FORTIS Manufacturing SHIFT Short angled Grip
My FORTIS REV is my current favorite free flow hand guard/rail at this time, because of its quality of build, lightweight, ease of install, style/ design, and function. (I totally believe you can have FORM and FUNCTION at the same time.)
So when FORTIS announced they would have new vertical grips, aka known as the "SHIFT" grips, both standard vertical and Short Angled Grip I was very curious to see them.
The SHIFT grips just released this last week and I decided to try the short angled grip per my style. (I am not a big fan of full sized vertical grips)
These run $60 for the short and $65 for the full vertical grip as of a sale from RAINIER ARMS.
Little back-story to set this mini review up; I have been a MAGPUL AFG user for a few years now. I prefer this over a basic hand-stop or vertical grip. I always put my thumb over the bore and with the angle of the AFG it just feels comfortable to me. The only complaint I have had with AFGs is they are bulky in width and length. Also dont always match perfectly to a rail/handguard.
Simple review.
Pros;
Lightweight
Narrow, a few hairs wider than the rail itself
Short length, doesn't take up much rail space at all, half that of an AFG
Smooth rounded edges, no sharp finger grabbers
Solid mount
Transitions/matches the look of the REV rail
Ergonomic (feels so "natural" to my hand and easy to provided that solid support to push stock to shoulder)
CONS:
Friggin $60!
No other color than black at this time
Exo skeleton look, not for everyone
Some close up shots;
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Profile shots;
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This is why I really like it and the $60 doesn't hurt too bad, FEELS very natural and comfortable;
Money shots, bare and gloved hand;
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