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Posted: 8/30/2009 5:58:21 PM EDT
Come on now all of us want one. You could make it QD, have core thingies, and a beer bottle opener on the bottom.
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HERE I hear the Magpul guys are quite partial to these... Gotta say I am, too.
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Well, they also come in UDE if you buy the UDE kit from LaRue.
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I was actually pretty surprised Magpul didn't make a VFG being they're the maestros of polymer afterall. Then after I took the Magpul Dynamics Carbine 1 course I developed a theory on why they don't make one... they don't use them. Ok, ok, that's not 100% true, but after you've taken their course you realize how insignificant they are in weapon handling. By the end of the weekend I was BARELY touching mine whereas on day one I was using it a TON. I bet they could make a super super stubby VFG and sell the piss out of them.
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IIRC, and i'm known to not on occasion, Magpul basically said there are plenty of VFGs out there and there really isn't anything we could do that someone hasn't already thought of doing, or has done.
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Stop asking for a VFG and start asking for a handstop...
Plenty of VFG only a few handstops. |
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Stop asking for a VFG and start asking for a handstop... Plenty of VFG only a few handstops. I wish LaRue's handstops were available to order, that looks exactly like what I would need. |
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Quoted: IIRC, and i'm known to not on occasion, Magpul basically said there are plenty of VFGs out there and there really isn't anything we could do that someone hasn't already thought of doing, or has done. You are correct, I remember them saying that too. |
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Stop asking for a VFG and start asking for a handstop... Plenty of VFG only a few handstops. I wish LaRue's handstops were available to order, that looks exactly like what I would need. Would you need one for each side to shoot both right and left handed? Heres a link to the thread for those interested. Link |
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I bet they could make a super super stubby VFG and sell the piss out of them. Something like this... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/eringobragh/DSC03447.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/eringobragh/DSC03460.jpg Details my Irish friend! |
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I was actually pretty surprised Magpul didn't make a VFG being they're the maestros of polymer afterall. Then after I took the Magpul Dynamics Carbine 1 course I developed a theory on why they don't make one... they don't use them. Ok, ok, that's not 100% true, but after you've taken their course you realize how insignificant they are in weapon handling. By the end of the weekend I was BARELY touching mine whereas on day one I was using it a TON. I bet they could make a super super stubby VFG and sell the piss out of them. ... What he said |
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It does look like a knurled film can! That's kind of funny...never thought about it!
They're cut from Delrin rod and knurled then get media blasted. They attach with two 10/32 button head allen screws so they won't spin. |
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It does look like a knurled film can! That's kind of funny...never thought about it! They're cut from Delrin rod and knurled then get media blasted. They attach with two 10/32 button head allen screws so they won't spin. Find some way to rail mount that thing and I'll buy one for every rifle I own! |
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If you're looking for a handstop, just search the exchange. Just sayin!
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I stated in another thread that the boss gets back from vacation tomorrow. I'll see if I can talk him into selling some!
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How hard would it be to mill a rail slot on the top instead of drilling into it? Then you could just bolt through the top to secure it to the rail section. I'd buy several.
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I'm not sure why you would want one of these over a actual handstop.
Adapting it for a rail would be easy, just cut a slot and but a bolt through it. The delirin should have enough play to just squeeze the rail and keep it from wobbling when tightened. |
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I don't want one for a handstop, I want it for a super stubby vfg.
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There are really enough VFG available. I would like to see a hand stop from Magpul too!
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Okay...boss got back today. I explained to him that a good handful of folks were interested in obtaining these grips.
He pondered it a while, did some checking on material costs per unit, and talked it over with the machinist. He finally decided that YES we would sell some to those interested!!! Here lies the problem... How do we do this without getting kicked off the forum? For the small amount being done I know he will not want to get a dealers subscription to the forum. It doesn't seem fair to list them in EE not being a dealer either. What do we do? |
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Is a rail compatible one still a possibility? At this point in time no. Could it happen sometime? Maybe? |
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Okay...boss got back today. I explained to him that a good handful of folks were interested in obtaining these grips. He pondered it a while, did some checking on material costs per unit, and talked it over with the machinist. He finally decided that YES we would sell some to those interested!!! Here lies the problem... How do we do this without getting kicked off the forum? For the small amount being done I know he will not want to get a dealers subscription to the forum. It doesn't seem fair to list them in EE not being a dealer either. What do we do? Put them on eBay or gunrboker since your conscious won’t let you list them in the EE… |
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Here's the EE link...
Stubby VFG for MOE HG Mods...if this is an issue please inform. Last thing I want is to disrespect the forum. This is a one time deal using up the remaining material we used to make our personal VFG's. This is not a production item that we will continue to sell. That's not what we do for a living...we're simply a machine shop. |
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The design is nice, I might have to find a washer for tighter fitment on the hex screws. PP sent
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Here's the EE link... Stubby VFG for MOE HG Mods...if this is an issue please inform. Last thing I want is to disrespect the forum. This is a one time deal using up the remaining material we used to make our personal VFG's. This is not a production item that we will continue to sell. That's not what we do for a living...we're simply a machine shop. Posted an "I'll take one" in your ad. I hope I made the cut. |
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I got 2 and I'm excited. One is going in a mill and getting turned into a rail version, the other is staying the way it is and I'm gonna pick up some MOE handguards just for it.
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Here's the EE link... Stubby VFG for MOE HG Mods...if this is an issue please inform. Last thing I want is to disrespect the forum. This is a one time deal using up the remaining material we used to make our personal VFG's. This is not a production item that we will continue to sell. That's not what we do for a living...we're simply a machine shop. You just made $600.00 in less than 24 hours (minus of costs of course). If these get good feedback it would seem silly not to make more. |
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Here's the EE link... Stubby VFG for MOE HG Mods...if this is an issue please inform. Last thing I want is to disrespect the forum. This is a one time deal using up the remaining material we used to make our personal VFG's. This is not a production item that we will continue to sell. That's not what we do for a living...we're simply a machine shop. You just made $600.00 in less than 24 hours (minus of costs of course). If these get good feedback it would seem silly not to make more. I agree! I think the boss should set up a dealer account here on the forum and do these on a regular basis. But ultimately it's not my decision! |
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The "base" is 1.100" with the knurled shaft at 1.000". Length is 1.800".
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The "base" is 1.100" with the knurled shaft at 1.000". Length is 1.800". Thanks, do you like the way it feels? Delrin is about 11 bucks shipped for a 12"x1.25" piece on eBay will probably make my own on my uncles lathe, maybe experiment some and see what I can come up with... |
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The "base" is 1.100" with the knurled shaft at 1.000". Length is 1.800". Thanks, do you like the way it feels? Delrin is about 11 bucks shipped for a 12"x1.25" piece on eBay will probably make my own on my uncles lathe, maybe experiment some and see what I can come up with... I'd say I like it quite a bit...they're on everyone of my six rifles! Good luck on turning your own! You'll have to post some pics! |
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