Really Cool Non-Conventional Bipod

That's pretty cool for bench shooting, and isn't in the way the rest of the time. Might not replace a conventional bipod, but I can see some good use for it.

I think this looks ridiculous. How is it different from just resting the gun on the magazine or grip?

The accessorizing of AR-15s has gone completely off the rails.

also looks like u get a nagwell flare out of it

honestly if it'll let me put my AR down on the dirt without it flopping over that would be kind of cool in and of itself

I’m no front-liner, but I have spent a hell of a lot of time behind AR’s in the last 20yrs, and even more time between pod-supported rifles.

A quick look at the product with an understanding of physics shows it ONLY works for rifles which balance within the magwell, looks to be exactly beneath the front of the ejection port cover detent boss (slightly forward of the center of the EP. I took a few minutes to balance some of my personal AR’s - all of my personal AR’s longer than 16”, with the exception of my 20” go-fast light weight rifle would fall forward. All of my rifles 18” and longer would tip forward because this thing supports the rifle too far to the rear. I’m sure if you had a rifle sitting on a bench with the buttstock resting on the bench and the muzzle up in the air, it might seem stable, but once the barrel runs level, my rifles would nosedive.

Naturally, for the sake of stability, we want our bipod mounted far forward. We’re building a bridge between the front support and the rear support, whether a bag or the shooter’s shoulder. This thing builds a cantilevered diving board, not a bridge.

The only advantage over supporting the rifle on the magazine would be the slightly wider footprint, and eliminated pressure on the mag which might cause feeding issues on poor running AR’s.

What's wrong with the GripPod?

https://grippod.com/

he Grip Pod® is still the only weapon stabilization system to achieve total adoption by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Air Force, British Army, Australian Military, Special Operations Groups, FBI, DEA, U.S. Customs/Border Patrol, plus many federal and state law enforcement agencies. U.S. forces have procured over 900,000 Grip Pods.

peeplwtchr said:

I saw one of these at the range today, and I gotta say, this may be the best idea for a stabilization device that I've ever seen. Its the Fab Defense Podium. I initially was confused, and didn't know how I could like it, as I have 3 traditional bipods. The guy let me test it on his weighted down, front heavy DD quad rail with a light, 2 hand grips, etc. . I tried pressing down on the end of his barrel, and this wouldn't tip forward unless I put several pounds of pressure on it, it's pretty stable with a front-heavy gun. It comes with the grip (Very nice if you have long fingers, extremely ergo as well), which locks into the podium frame. It can be used with an existing trigger guard, and connects again on the magwell. It is polymer, so it weighs almost nothing compared to my nice UTG or Magpul aluminum bipods. The legs also pop out with one switch, like a switchade. It's about the same price as a magpul. I saw a post somewhere called it "Gimmicky ****", but after using it, I can't find any reason to not REALLY like it.

https://www.fab-defense.com/en/category-bipods/id-1933/bi-pod-for-the-ar-15-platform.html

Youtube vid.
https://www.google.com/search?q=pod...te=vlb_30&scso=_0i83XvqgBrTK0PEP87ek6A478:194

The only downside I could see is shooting off a surface which is sloped to one side, but not sure how much that would happen.

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Hunting, long sessions of prone shooting, (prairie dogging), and combat are three situations that come to mind. Not that it would see combat with troops, they might use it more for a 'kickstand' than a bipod, until it broke. Bulky as hell, too, for what it is. Then there is the lack of panning or adjustment for uneven surfaces, as you mentioned.

Not for me, but interesting to say it in a nice way.

From 1:55 in this video to 2:10 shows why it’s not the best setup for accuracy.



For best accuracy you want your movements attenuated not enhanced.

The kid tipping his rifle high angle over the railing to claim a rifle simply can’t be fired high angle without this bipod is hysterical. Drop that B to the magwell and party like it’s your birthday.

Sorry, but this looks like an entirely unnecessary of additional bulk and weight, not to mention, expense, to add a proprietary bipod that has extremely limited application potential. It is $110.

I have bipods. The QD mount. If I don't want them on the rifle, they come right off. This thing requires tools and and parts change to remove it and still have a functional rifle.

I definitely don't like the center axis balance for a bipod.

That AR looks like a seesaw. You see how the guys can't or don't put it down and let it stand alone?

Next time you do your laundry and come up one sock short, take that orphan sock and put a half full plastic bag of sand in there, and tie to off.

Now, with your new sandbag sock rest, you can thank me for saving you $110 plus S+H.... You're welcome!

desidog said:

orphan sock and put a half full plastic bag of sand in there,

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try rice....just don't get it wet.

Not for me .....but love that people are still being creative trying to enhance the sport of hunting and shooting.