The Magpul AFG (Angled Fore Grip) is a new grip from Magpul Industries Corp designed to optimize the ‘thumb forward’ and ‘over the top’ grip of the handguard (much more details here). These 2 ways of gripping the handguards increase the shooter’s efficiency and speed compared to the traditional way of gripping the foregrip like a beercan (hence beercan grip).
Magpul PTS is the company officially sanctioned by Magpul to make airsoft copies of their products. Needless to say, Magpul products are also one of the most copied products by the China factories.
I decided to try out the Chinese copy of the AFG before plonking down the money for the Magpul PTS version (which cost twice as much) and while it took some getting used to, I kinda ‘got’ what Magpul was trying to do with this grip. I haven’t used it enough to actually make a decision either way on whether to stick with it but I agree with most reviewers who say that the AFG is better suited for longer rail systems. It just feels more comfortable to grip it the further it is away from me. It works in the standard 7 inch rail, just not as well as with something longer.
I found out the Magpul PTS AFG allows you to remove the finger bump which I find got in the way of a proper grip so I decided to order one. And when it came, it was a big surprise. The Chinese copy wasn’t 100% accurate.
As you can see, there is quite a difference. The grip surface of the Magpul PTS AFG is rounder and my hand felt more ‘at ease’ gripping it than the Chinese copy. Build quality is also much better than the Chinese copy but this is a given.
Can’t wait to test out in the field with this more comfortable grip.
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