The Vertical Grip Trend

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

It seems that there is a move towards more and more vertical grips on newer rifles lately. I imagine this helps keep the hand more relaxed while shooting, but I seem to recall someones comment that they didn't like the carrying dynamics as much with that kind of grip angle. Here are a few examples of rifles that I have my eye on that all incidentally have this newer grip style. What are your opinions on this style of grip?

 

[xphunter]

I’m comfortable with a vertical to just a little bit of slant/angle if I have my preference

 

[Wolfshead]

My Tikka has the ability to change grips.
I have the grip that came with it, (normal angle) and I purchased a vertical grip to replace the original.
The vertical is good when shooting from a rest at the range, but while carrying in the field it is not so good.
So, after the first day in the field last season I switched back to the original grip and never looked back.
I may interchange them for field use and range use, but I do like the original more as this is a hunting rifle for me and not a bench rest range rifle.

 

[SJB358]

They’re great in my opinion for prone shooting and similar. Your hand rests naturally but for all around I like a bit more angle myself. It’s a preference which works for who, but in the woods and on the hill I prefer a standard’ish profile.

 

[JD338]

I like the conventional style.

JD338