Adding a forend grip on a stock M4

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I recently purchased an M4 and the only thing I really want to do to it right now is add a vertical grip. I don't want to change the forend. I have seen pics of this before. Do you just buy one rail and scew it to the underneath of the forend?

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Since I now have a set of M4 HG's without a home :), I just had a look at the options.

the HG is plastic and there isn't alot of material between the vent holes. I also do not believe this plastic to be very durable from the POV of twist and leverage.

Ideally, I would drill into the metal heat shield and use some machine nuts and bolts to keep the rail in place. Still not exactly robust but a whole lot better then screwing into the plastic.

Let us know how you make out...

Jerry
 
Or a Magpul MOE Handguard (super easy to install)... They normally run less than $30, you can then add on a cheap vertical grip..
 
I am thinking is the one I have seen...
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Comes with hardware to bolt onto handguard.
 
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One of the better ones I have used is the Midwest Industries . I comes with the goofy nuts with the shoulder that fit perfectly into the vent holes of your standard AR handguard

Call Wolverine supplies ( see link to their parts list below )

You want the MCTAR-03 ( longer ) or -02 ( shorter )

http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/webdox/pricelists/Midwest%20Industries%20%20March%202010%20-%20Retail.pdf

Trying to jury rig a piece of Picatinny rail yourself onto a handguard is waste of time. The plug and play rail is only $20
 
TRG-42 said:
One of the better ones I have used is the Midwest Industries . I comes with the goofy nuts with the shoulder that fit perfectly into the vent holes of your standard AR handguard

Call Wolverine supplies ( see link to their parts list below )

You want the MCTAR-03 ( longer ) or -02 ( shorter )

http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/webdox/pricelists/Midwest Industries March 2010 - Retail.pdf

Trying to jury rig a piece of Picatinny rail yourself onto a handguard is waste of time. The plug and play rail is only $20
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Thanks for this.
 
Uberfiend said:
I'd say spend $100 and get the UTG quad railed forend. It's decent enough and easy installation. I think you'll save a lot of trouble.
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X2, I have a friend that has a similar rail. Bolted right over the ferrule and used the existing rear latch. Fit was nice and tight. Rails for anything and solid.

A much better options then bolting to a plastic piece that WILL open if pulled on.

There was someone in the EE selling something like this for like $65 shipped.

Jerry
 
mysticplayer said:
X2, I have a friend that has a similar rail. Bolted right over the ferrule and used the existing rear latch. Fit was nice and tight. Rails for anything and solid.

A much better options then bolting to a plastic piece that WILL open if pulled on.

There was someone in the EE selling something like this for like $65 shipped.

Jerry
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Thanks. Looks like that is the way I am headed. Just not sure which one yet.
 
Yep, have fun deciding which one you want.

Took me a good long time to decide on the rail I got. My deciding factor was weight. Lighter better for me.

Some rails are really heavy although they look kind of the same.

The UTG ( I think that is what he has???) didn't upset the balance at all but you could tell it was heavier then the factory forend.

Jerry
 
mysticplayer said:
Yep, have fun deciding which one you want.

Took me a good long time to decide on the rail I got. My deciding factor was weight. Lighter better for me.

Some rails are really heavy although they look kind of the same.

The UTG ( I think that is what he has???) didn't upset the balance at all but you could tell it was heavier then the factory forend.

Jerry
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Have you checked out the Knights Armament one? I was inboxed about that one and am considering it.
 
cbabes said:
Have you checked out the Knights Armament one? I was inboxed about that one and am considering it.
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Sorry, I am new to all the bling that goes on an AR. I am sure all the main brands make great stuff with widely varying costs.

Of the ones I studied, I compared costs, weight and ease of assembly. This YHM forend won due in large part being to the lightest rail- I will not be hanging the kitchen sink off it.

It was also one of the lowest priced which was a bonus. There is also alot of room inside the rail so a heavy barrel will fit without issue.

Jerry
 
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