Grips

Foregrips for airsoft rifles and carbines. A grip on the handguard gives your support hand a firm hold, so you can move between targets faster and hold the gun steadier when shooting – and it is one of the simplest ways to tune the ergonomics to your shooting position. The category covers vertical grips, short stubby grips, angled grips, hand stops, a folding grip and a grip with an integrated bipod.

The widest range comes from FMA, with short grips, FFG angled grips and FVG grips for M-LOK, KeyMod and rail, in black, green, Dark Earth and foliage green. PTS supplies the VFG Gen 2, EPF2-S and Fortis Shift, among others, while Hera Arms has the HFG, HFGA and CQR. You will also find CNC-machined aluminium grips and hand stops from Metal Airsoft, RIS grips from Element, and grips from BO Manufacture, Combat Zone, Guerilla, Guarder and ASG (EVO ATEK).

What to look for

• Mounting system: The grip has to match your handguard – M-LOK, KeyMod or Picatinny/RIS. Many models come in several versions, so choose the one that matches your rail system rather than building with adapters.
• Grip type: A vertical grip gives a classic, firm hold and good control when swinging quickly. Angled grips (e.g. FMA FFG-1 or Guerilla AFG2) suit an extended arm, while short grips and hand stops act as a reference point for the hand without taking up much space.
• Material: Polymer keeps the weight down and is fine for most builds. CNC-machined aluminium from Metal Airsoft is stiffer and more durable, but usually weighs more than an equivalent polymer grip.
• Function and colour: The folding FMA AB163 folds away when not in use, and grips with an integrated bipod give you a rest position on a table or the ground. Colour (black, Dark Earth, Tan, OD, FG) matters if the grip should match the rest of your loadout.

Who it is for

Foregrips suit anyone shooting an AEG, GBBR or HPA rifle with a railed handguard. CQB and speedsoft players often choose short or angled grips, while woodland players and DMR users often prefer a full vertical grip or a grip with a bipod.

See also External Parts & Accessories, Sights & Optics and Mounts.