Vertical/forward grip solutions for standard AR/M4 handguard

Mn Fats · Apr 16, 2022

I'm not much of an AR guy, but I figured I'd have at least one. Nothing against them. I "built" this one a few years ago.

It's an LMT Spm16 upper on an Aero Precision lower with an Aero Precision LPK and Magpul furniture (aside from the LMT handguard, which I'm not sure who makes that for them). The rear sight is Ruger, which has been great.

Just looking to try out a vertical grip, hopefully without replacing the handguard. Is there one that will "plug" into one of the holes? Again, I'm not an AR guy...

I'm open to replacing it if that's the best route, but I dont like/need 4 rails. I prefer the look/feel of the "standard" guard.

Thanks for any suggestions.

gotboostvr · Apr 16, 2022

The "easy button" is a rail that'll mount to the bottom clam shell.

I had one years ago pre Magpul MOE handguards. I remember it being very secure.

I think this is the one I used previously. It's certainly very similar.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX9Z23M/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_P92R4YSPDRZHP5X199EN

wiscoaster · Apr 16, 2022

Mn Fats said:
...I'm open to replacing it if that's the best route, but I dont like/need 4 rails. ...

You don't need a handguard with four rails, just a handguard with the proper slots for Magpul accessories. That being said, the above accessory rail mentioned above will do the trick for you without replacing the handguard, but it does involve a rail, and I don't see how you can get around that without replacing the handguard.

Mn Fats · Apr 16, 2022

gotboostvr said:
The "easy button" is a rail that'll mount to the bottom clam shell.

I had one years ago pre Magpul MOE handguards. I remember it being very secure.

I think this is the one I used previously. It's certainly very similar.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX9Z23M/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_P92R4YSPDRZHP5X199EN

Hey that looks great. And $13? I'll add one to my cart.

wiscoaster said:
You don't need a handguard with four rails, just a handguard with the proper slots for Magpul accessories. That being said, the above accessory rail mentioned above will do the trick for you without replacing the handguard, but it does involve a rail, and I don't see how you can get around that without replacing the handguard.

Correct. I'm open to adding a rail. Just curious what has worked out for you folks with this particular type of handguard.

DustyGmt · Apr 16, 2022

Some guys were saying the Amazon rail for the standard m4 handguard didn't work out for them with the hardware that's included, but it appears to be slotted so if you're handy in that you could go to the hardware store and buy a couple washers, lock washers and a couple nuts for the included rail screws, you'd probably be in business.

I always liked the look of the sopmod style VFG on the standard clamshell handguard.....

Mn Fats · Apr 16, 2022

DustyGmt said:
I always liked the look of the sopmod style VFG on the standard clamshell handguard.....

What is this? I'm not sure of these terms, I understand clamshell handguard

stanley_white · Apr 16, 2022

Best to not order firearms accessories from Amazon as their supply chain integrity is not guaranteed.

-Stan

Mn Fats · Apr 16, 2022

DustyGmt said:
Some guys were saying the Amazon rail for the standard m4 handguard didn't work out for them with the hardware that's included, but it appears to be slotted so if you're handy...

Good to know. Thanks.

gotboostvr · Apr 16, 2022

stanley_white said:
Best to not order firearms accessories from Amazon as their supply chain integrity is not guaranteed.

-Stan

While I'm not particularly a huge fan of Amazon in the first place for a multitude of reasons, no one's retail supply chain is guaranteed.

DustyGmt · Apr 16, 2022

Mn Fats said:
What is this? I'm not sure of these terms, I understand clamshell handguard

I may be using the term broadly in this case, but SOPMOD is "special operations peculiar modifications of the M4 carbine".

It was a range of optics and attachments to tailor the carbine to task for the needs of specific missions..... maybe somebody actually from the spec ops community might correct me, but initially I don't think pic rails and quad rails were a thing yet and the early SOPMOD kit I think just had a VFG (vertical foregrip) that attached directly to the clamshell handguard.

Someone might chime in and address what was used and how the VFG's attached to the M4 handguard. Might have even just been a small piece of 1913 pic rail for all I know, it would make sense that things would snowball from there and could be how we ended up with QR's in the first place.

Yikes, rambling......

stanley_white · Apr 17, 2022

gotboostvr said:
While I'm not particularly a huge fan of Amazon in the first place for a multitude of reasons, no one's retail supply chain is guaranteed.

Thus why I buy things that are truly important directly from the manufacturer as often as possible.

-Stan

MistWolf · Apr 17, 2022

The easiest, cleanest solution is to get the Magpul M-lok Slimline handguard and M-lok vertical fore grip

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