I have not been able to get a clear picture of what the ATF views as one as opposed to the other. Anyone have some inside info?
TIA
TIA
Hand stop vs vertical grip
- Thread starter ShortShooter1908
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From what I understand:
> 26” OAL pistol (example: 12.5” barelled AR15 with a Shockwave pistol brace) = vertical grip, defined as an AOW (any other weapon)
< 26” OAL pistol = angled fore grip / handstop as this is a “pistol” and not an AOW.
Any standard rifle (> 16” barrel) can use either.
You know... because logic...
> 26” OAL pistol (example: 12.5” barelled AR15 with a Shockwave pistol brace) = vertical grip, defined as an AOW (any other weapon)
< 26” OAL pistol = angled fore grip / handstop as this is a “pistol” and not an AOW.
Any standard rifle (> 16” barrel) can use either.
You know... because logic...
What I am confused by is what makes it a vertical grip vs a hand stop. I have a 11.5" pistol with a Law Tactical folder and a SBa3
I have always thought vertical ment vertical. Handstop being more of a “nub” or basically something too small to constitute as a handle (and not an angled grip). So my BCM short vertical grip (https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM...-Mod-3-KeyMod-Black-p/bcm-vg-km-mod-3-blk.htm) on my AR is a vertical grip whereas their KAG (https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCMGUNFIGHTER-KAG-1913-Picatinny-Rail-Version-p/bcm-kag-1913-blk.htm) is an angled grip and the Magpul handstop (https://www.magpul.com/products/m-lok-hand-stop-kit) is a handstop.
All just how I personally view it.
All just how I personally view it.
