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Ar-15/M16 Folding Vertical Forend Grip - Picatinny Folding Vertical Grip Nylon Black
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SKU: 019000025
Overview
This folding vertical foregrip is built for shooters who want a more controlled support-hand position on a rifle with a bottom accessory rail. Its hand-filling shape, finger grooves, and textured surface are designed to help maintain a steady grip, while the pushbutton adjustment lets it lock into multiple positions or fold flat for storage and carry. The lightweight fiberglass-reinforced nylon construction is intended for hard use without adding unnecessary bulk. It is a practical choice for AR-15/M16 setups where quick target transitions and compact stowage both matter.
Why Hunters Choose the Advanced Technology
Fold-away Design
Supports compact storage or carry
Five Locking
Positions allow vertical, angled, or
Textured Surface
Finger grooves provide a secure
Hand-filling Shape
Helps maintain steady downward pressure
Clamps Bottom
Accessory rail for straightforward forend
Key Features
- Fold-away vertical grip clamps to a bottom accessory rail.
- Provides a comfortable support-hand platform for improved control.
- Helps make the weapon easier to point and change targets quickly.
- Finger grooves, textured surface, and hand-filling shape aid a steady grip.
- Pushbutton adjusts between five locking positions, including folded storage positions.
- Constructed from fiberglass-reinforced, injection-molded nylon in black.
Best Used For
- Hunters using a Picatinny-equipped AR-15 or M16 who want a fold-away support-hand grip
- Shooter setups needing a more stable hand position for faster target transitions
- Users who prefer adjustable grip angles for different carry or firing positions
- Range sessions involving rapid fire where downward support-hand pressure helps manage muzzle rise
- Compact storage or transport situations where a folding fore-end grip is useful
Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Fold Positions | Vertical, 45° forward/rearward, folded forward/backward parallel with the handguard |
| Length Fully Extended | 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm) |
| Locking Positions | 5 |
| Material | Fiberglass-reinforced, injection-molded nylon |
| Mounting Type | Bottom accessory rail |
| Rail Space Required | 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm) |
| Weight | 4.4 oz (125 g) |
Pros
- Fold-away design supports compact storage or carry when not in use.
- Five locking positions allow vertical, angled, or folded configurations.
- Textured surface and finger grooves provide a secure support-hand grip.
- Hand-filling shape helps maintain steady downward pressure during rapid fire.
- Clamps to a bottom accessory rail for straightforward forend mounting.
- Fiberglass-reinforced molded nylon construction is built for hard use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a bottom accessory rail on the forend, so it is not a universal fit for every setup.
- The grip is designed around five locking positions, which adds flexibility but also means you’ll want to choose the setting that matches your carry or shooting preference.
- Its hand-filling, textured shape and finger grooves may suit shooters who want a more defined support-hand position, but it may feel less minimal than a plain foregrip.
- When folded for storage or carry, it still occupies the rail space needed for the mount and may not be as compact as a non-folding option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Picatinny vertical foregrips
- Folding foregrips
- Handguard accessory grips
- AR-15/M16 rail-mounted accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Vertical foregrip
- Picatinny rail accessory
- Handguard storage accessory
- Recoil control accessory
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of rail does this folding vertical grip fit?
It clamps to any forend with a bottom accessory rail. The product data does not specify compatibility beyond that.
How does the grip adjust for carry or shooting positions?
A pushbutton on the left side lets you switch between five locking positions: vertical, 45-degree forward, 45-degree rearward, or folded forward/backward parallel with the handguard for storage or carry.
What features are built into the grip surface?
The description lists pronounced finger grooves, a textured surface, and a hand-filling shape to provide a comfortable support-hand platform.
What material is the grip made from?
The provided specs say it is constructed of fiberglass-reinforced, injection-molded nylon in black.
How much rail space and size does it require?
The specs state it requires 2 1/8 inches of rail space and measures 4 3/4 inches long fully extended.