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

 

[jimbires]

I too prefer a vertical grip for prone shooting . I'd rather the conventional style for all other shooting .

 

[salmonchaser]

As noted the vertical grip came into vogue with the precision rifle series.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Had a target rifle with vertical grip but never really cared for it. Like conventional style better for target and hunting especially. Guess I'm just more used to it or too stubborn to change

 

[RememberBaker]

The grip on a T/C Encore always seemed kind of like that to me?