why so few forward grips on SA shotguns like the m4 ?

[saym14]

is anyone using one ?

[Rob72]

Lack of experience and lack of appropriate platforms. Most shottys have far too much LOP. The M4, with stock collapsed, would be an excellent candidate for a forward mount grip.

 

Doing it on a weapon with a 13"+ LOP will make you feel like a GI Joe action figure, unable to shoulder the weapon effectively, and arms over-extended.

[AggiePhil]

I'd like one. It'd help with the weight and would serve as a forward reference point when moving from target to target. I currently use the forward sling loop as a reference point but it's just slightly too far forward for my liking.

[wave]

I've tried the MagPul AFG mounted on a SureFire rail....I personally didn't like it and went back to the stock handguard(which really is very good).