Customer Reviews

UTG Ambi Foldable Tactical Foregrip with 5 Adjustable Positions

5 star:		(103)
4 star:		(50)
3 star:		(24)
2 star:		(16)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

I am currently deployed in Afghanistan and I have this foregrip attached to my M4. Having used this item in several ground engagements I can say without a doubt that it is an invaluable piece of equipment. The ability to place the grip at 45 degrees while on patrol so your wrist doesn't tire, 90 degrees while in the prone so you can force it against a barrier for stability and 0 degrees to be placed flat on top of a wall has been greatly appreciated. I have dragged this thing through mud and rivers, banged it against walls and rocks and also utilized the ambidexterous pressure switch inserts and battery compartment. Everyone in my platoon wants on and I would highly recommend it to anyone about to deploy. It holds up under stress and gives you the versitility to wage a ground battle effectively.

I received this yesterday and was very excited to install it on my AK-47. Fortunately for me, I didn't have the same problem as the first reviewer whose foregrip had warped. Mine arrived in perfect shape and slid directly on the picatinny rail. It comes with the allen wrench needed to tighten the bolt to prevent it from sliding.

The product description mentions it is an adjustable 5 position foregrip. The positions are (pretend foregrip is the hour hand on a clock): 3, 5:30, 6, 7:30, and 9 o'clock. The easy to press button lock seems to work great. 2 of these positions are wasted if you have additional railing to the front with a light, bipod, bayonet, or whatever else installed. Personally, 3 and 6 o' clock are plenty for me. There is approximately an 1/8 inch "wiggle" room in each position. This shouldn't represent any problems since a foregrip should be gripped tightly to steady your aim- thus eliminating the "wiggle"!

The battery/tool compartment cap screws on and off with ease. The cap has a 1 inch spring attached to keep batteries from sliding inside the handle. It looks as if it would be easy to remove. The compartment has a 5/8 inch diameter and 3 inches deep. Hopefully that will give you an idea of what it is able to store.

The only possible con- for this price range- could possibly be size. If you have limited space on your rails, lemme tell you....this will take up 6 spaces on it. You only need one rail slot to install it tight, but if you have a small rail system- you'll be out of room!

For the price this foregrip has lots of nice features and feels very solid in your hand. The battery compartment and pressure areas were nice additions for this price range.

I have one major issue with the one I received. The bolt that clamps it in place on the rail was threaded through and tightened which has apparently over time caused the plastic that goes over the rail to warp inwards. So this foregrip will not actual fit on the rail of any of my guns. I'll probably need to take a heat gun to it and slowly heat the plastic and expand it back to it's original width to get it to actually fit anything.

This foregrip at first glance seems to good to be true. For the price it is outstanding, but this handle has a faulty design. Mine was loose on the rail and would not tighten. I read many reviews on several sites, and most writers complained about the same problem. Only a few said that the grip was tight on their rails. Everyone wanted to blame the slight variations in rail width. I thought this was very odd and took a closer look at the handle.

Rail mounts for scope rings or accessories have two parts; a mounting block, and a clamping plate that tightens with a screw. Notice this handle is one-piece. It does not clamp; therefore, it does not tighten. You will have to be lucky enough to have a rail that happens be the correct width or put up with loose handle. Some tried to shim with poor results.

I decided to saw off one side and use this piece as the clamp. Do not cut the side with the imbedded nut. By removing the bolt and using a hacksaw, I made a vertical cut, and then cleaned up the edges and surfaces with a file. The width of the saw blade removes enough material to make the piece clamp perfectly. The handle material is very hard. Take your time and make an accurate cut. It now clamps tightly and works great!

The remaining common review complaint was the difficult unscewing the bottom of the handle to access the extra battery storage compartment. It is sealed with a rubber O-ring. Lubricate it with plumber's silicone grease, and you will not have a problem.

I rated this product low because of the faulty design. If you are willing to take the time to apply the fix that I described, this handle is top notch!

The price is good, the mounting method sucks. But if you keep tightening it, it works. Usually when you get something for a picatinny rail, there is something that slides back and forth that "clamps" down on the rail, this is just a piece of plastic that kinda conforms to the rail as you tighten it down, but eventually, it did tighten up (I felt like I was going to break it.) The mount itself is pretty cool, the compartment on the bottom is made to be able to open it with a dime if you can't grip it, and it has a nice seal on it. Like everyone else said, it wiggles a little bit in every position, but it doesn't bother me. I have yet to use the slot for the pressure switch, but I will for sure use it, it's nice to have them on the grip like that. I was worried that it would be uncomfortable with the switch plate things on there, but they are almost flush with the handle, so you can really barely feel them.

The only thing that I was disappointed about was the mounting method.

Folded up still allows you a great grip in any stance and allows for mag clearance on the Saiga 12 with large mags. It ensures positive control of any weapon and dont doubt the quality. UTG is now a HUGE company that produces some very war capable items and check out how much USA means to them. They are moving in leaps (leapers) and bounds and some of their glass makes all the china companies far from the same! i also just got one of their new aluminim vertical grips and I have BIG hands and I would take one over my broomhandle by Ergo or Tango Down grips which I like very much! I use Troy, Midwest, MAGPUL and many other high end companies and still support many of the UTG products! I may use a stationary downrange, but I could EASILY count on this one because I have put them through some rigors already. For the money, or NOT, I would recommend these to anyone who already does not know of their quality. Keep it up UTG! And LOVE the new logo!

This is five position with very little play in any of the positions. The handle feels good and is solid. The position release is ambidextrious and the hollow handle will hold two double AA's. I use it to keep my AR front sight tool and a spare battery for my scope.

Bought mine at an Army Surplus store after seeing it on Amazon. I'm lovin it. I wanted a fore-grip that would fold so I could fit it into my gun case w/o taking it off every time.

Saw some complaints about it not fitting, and thought the same thing when I put it on my 10/22's Tapco picatinny rail, but followed other's advice to keep tightening it, which I did. I thought it would break, but it must be designed to bend quite a bit.

I don't use the battery compartment, nor do I run the touch pad for lights, etc. I just wanted something to stabilize my fore-grip.

Works like a charm. I'm totally happy with it.

I used this grip four times and the pressure button that controls the adjustments broke! The cheap plastic inside the spring snapped and the grip is now useless! Pay more and get the grip that has a metal (screw) as part of the insert.

This inexpensive Foregrip is perfect for a tactical plinker like the M and P 15/22. If you don't abuse your gear it will work just fine. There is a reason that this grip has received over 100 4 and 5 star ratings. It is a good buy for what it is. If on the other hand you purchased this $19.00 grip for a $1000.00 plus high powered tactical rifle or a shotgun firing 12 gauge slugs and then go out with your buddies to pretend you are on Seal Tean Six and give it a one star rating when it fails to perform, you should have your firearms taken away and replaced with Barbie Dolls! You'll probably end up ripping their heads off and give them 1 star reviews as well.