Gauging interest in a Micromag Foregrip.

[luke]

I’m considering doing a small run of a basic grip with the Micro mount, 1 inch round, no finger grooves, no gas through, ULE drilled.

I may even do a similar grip for standard 2 screw mount (RTP style) FG, I like the clean lines of a ‘groove less’ fg….

Would there be any takers?

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MMFG.jpg

No real idea on price because I have no idea how many I can sell.

[Drix]

Conceptual question here:

Would it be lighter to take your design, hack it off maybe an inch down from the top and step the OD and add a set of double o-ring groves. Then slap a length of carbon fiber in there with an end cap? I know you roll with aluminum mostly, and there's a plethora of CF grips out there, but I'd think it'd be lighter on the ULE scale.

If you're not getting how I'm rolling think the old Shoebox shocker barrel plugs.

[luke]

Sure it's doable but others are making those. ;)

These won’t be all that heavy, plus I will probably make the walls on these thinner than what the picture shows. I knocked that drawing out just to get the thread up.

Personally I like the clean sleek design (single part fg) plus I believe these will take a standard bicycle grip which some may want.

Also I have a guy that is asking me to make this specific grip. :)

[Jiker]

I've been looking for a foregrip for months now! I would be totally interested, although the i'm not a big fan of the round grip - looks like the ikea pipe mod that was done, and it just seems out of place with the lines of the Micro. I would love to see a grip modeled after the benchmark grip frame that come with all the Micros.. I dont have mine in front of me, but i would guess a rectangular shape 3 to 4 inches long, 1.25 to 1.5 inches wide, 5/8 inches deep, with a smooth round curve on the front with a slightly more squared off curve on the back. Similar to an Invert mini foregrip without the pronounced bow on the front. Not necessary but welcome feature would be making it gas-thru, but that wouldnt be required for me to shell out the money.

Whatever happens, I'll be watching this thread closely! :) :) :)

[OPBN]

I think it's pretty plain honestly. If it definitely fits a bike grip grip, it would be interesting, but I would still prefer the sides of the top 2" or so flattened. But then you are getting pretty similiar to the stock vert mount.

[skipdogg]

Might be interested in a single hole AM/MM mount one.

[luke]

A little plain as is (which I like)
or you could throw on a set of these>
http://buckscountychoppers.com/images/parts/33129.jpg

Or these.
http://www.ae7.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/cfc7c90635b194fd670f6f104b8adfbe.jpg

Or my favorites from the 70's>
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mn431bDz-7mXdsrjlHYOf7g/140.jpg

The choices are pretty much endless.
:cool:

[luke]

Might be interested in a single hole AM/MM mount one.

I could probably add that to the list. :)

[Dawg047]

I think it's pretty plain honestly. If it definitely fits a bike grip grip, it would be interesting, but I would still prefer the sides of the top 2" or so flattened. But then you are getting pretty similiar to the stock vert mount.

I agree. I think the roundness of it would look odd with a Micromag due to there boxy and sharp cut lines. However, if it is this or nothing, I would much rather have this foregrip just because any Micromag foregrip is hard to come by. Good work! :cheers:

[luke]

I've never seen a stock MM from PTP (besides the EM) that didnt have a round FG.
Both Micros I own came with round grips.

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/CIMG4100.jpg

[OPBN]

I actually have a spare red/black Schwinn bmx grip around if someone wants it. Honestly, since I just had you mill a foregrip for me to fit, I really don't have a need for another, so my input is probably worthless.

[Jiker]

I made some rudimentary images of what I was thinking, but uploading them seems to be an issue (they are jpg, 400x300 pixels - not sure what the problem is. It just tells me they are not valid..)

[luke]

email them to lukescustoms at yahoo dot com

[C_losjoker]

How about doing a sleeper foregrip where you can hide a lpr inside and run the line through and into the rail?

[GRAYGHOST]

a sleeper grip would surely sell with all the pneu mags people are building i would be up for at least one

[luke]

I’m up for anything you guys want to purchase, but this particular fg will go through pretty much as is. :)

I will gladly look at any drawings/sketches you want to put together. If we can sell a few at the right price I’ll make them.

:shooting:

[Axis]

A sleeper grip would be pretty convenient if one came to be made I'd be down for one.

[Jiker]

I've never seen a stock MM from PTP (besides the EM) that didnt have a round FG.
Both Micros I own came with round grips.

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/CIMG4100.jpg

Agreed. I just always thought even the stock Micro foregrips were odd-looking, which is a shame because the rest of the gun looks great. :)

[luke]

So how many "made to fit" fg's do you want? I'm sure we can work out a deal. :)

[luke]

What about this?

To give you an idea of it's dimensions, it is cut from 1.25 x .75 x 4.5 stock.

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MicroMagFG.jpg

Gas through, one port right side.

[Jiker]

Sign me up! Would it be possible to round the edges of the front face a bit more for comfort? Thats my only (constructive) criticism with this latest design. That would look seriously sexy on a micro...

[luke]

Sure thats doable.

[C_losjoker]

Ok you got me with that last one. But still want a sleeper.

[GRAYGHOST]

the rectangular fg looks great matches the body lines would be in for 1 also :hail:

[C_losjoker]

Sign me up! Would it be possible to round the edges of the front face a bit more for comfort? Thats my only (constructive) criticism with this latest design. That would look seriously sexy on a micro...


he must have tender hands, uses vasaline unlike us real men that go dry. :D

[luke]

Ok you got me with that last one. But still want a sleeper.

Did you get my last email with an attachment?
Round sleeper grip+LPR+90* micro line for LP internals= 3.1" diameter grip
The only way I can see to do it would be a EM battery pack type FG.
Not sure there would be enough support to do a run.

[luke]

?
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MicromagForgripLukesCustoms.jpg

[Jiker]

he must have tender hands, uses vasaline unlike us real men that go dry. :D

i have a desk job, so my dainty computer hands prefer smooooooth surfaces. :p :cheers:

[Jiker]

?
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MicromagForgripLukesCustoms.jpg

perfect!! :dance: :headbang: sold!

[Dawg047]

?
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MicromagForgripLukesCustoms.jpg

I want one, that is hot. Let me know how to get one. :cheers:

[rseb4agze]

Could you maybe offer a 15* angle one?

[C_losjoker]

Did you get my last email with an attachment?
Round sleeper grip+LPR+90* micro line for LP internals= 3.1" diameter grip
The only way I can see to do it would be a EM battery pack type FG.
Not sure there would be enough support to do a run.


yep got the attachement. so it would be about the size of the old benchmark expansion chambers??? mmmmm still might work.

[OPBN]

?
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MicromagForgripLukesCustoms.jpg
Damn you. And gas thru to boot.

I'd be interested in something similiar to this for my MM2k9 as well.

[luke]

yep got the attachement. so it would be about the size of the old benchmark expansion chambers??? mmmmm still might work.

3.1 inches is huge, a 12 ounce soda can only mesasures 2-5/8". ;)

[luke]

Could you maybe offer a 15* angle one?


I'm not sure we are doing this one yet, but at fist glance it looks like 15* would be possible.

[luke]

Damn you. And gas thru to boot.

I'd be interested in something similiar to this for my MM2k9 as well.

That would be a completely different design with the way they decided to do the mounts on those.

[Jiker]

I'm not sure we are doing this one yet, but at fist glance it looks like 15* would be possible.

Come on fellow micro owners! im sure there are plenty of poor foregrip-less guns out there needing some love! Or replace the crappy stock foregrip with the new hotness! Lets get this beauty rolling down the production line!

[Drix]

Come on fellow micro owners! im sure there are plenty of poor foregrip-less guns out there needing some love! Or replace the crappy stock foregrip with the new hotness! Lets get this beauty rolling down the production line!

Lets have a pre-order! :ninja:

Just kidding- but I do like the looks of the square grip- but I'd need to buy another gun just to put it on.

[luke]

Lets have a pre-order! :ninja:

I’m not going to touch that, it hits a sour spot with me; a simple name search will explain the rest. :rolleyes:

[Drix]

Maybe I didn't paint the sarcasim on thick enough for that :p

[luke]

I didn't say I was mad, just that it's a sore spot. ;)

[OPBN]

So for the latest design, are you thinking of any ULE measures or just one solid hunk of aluminum? I was thinking you could ule the backside of the grip to cut some weight. How about an optional backside air inlet instead of bottom? Would allow for ule milling on the bottom.

[luke]

So for the latest design, are you thinking of any ULE measures or just one solid hunk of aluminum? I was thinking you could ule the backside of the grip to cut some weight. How about an optional backside air inlet instead of bottom? Would allow for ule milling on the bottom.


The bottom needs to be drilled anyway so that could be plugged and an additional inlet could be added in the back as a mod.

As far a ule milling I'm not sure what that would do to the over-all look.

The raw un-machine stock weighs about 6.5oz, the current design will probably be around 4.5 ounces when done. (Just a guess)

[C_losjoker]

the second inlet is not a bad idea but other wise id leave it the way it is.

[GRAYGHOST]

by standardyou are talking the rectangular grip correct ? what would be the overall length be ?

[luke]

by standardyou are talking the rectangular grip correct ? what would be the overall length be ?


Sorry, by standard I meant the latest design and NOT a 15* or the MM2K9 mount.

[rseb4agze]

Sorry, by standard I meant the latest design and NOT a 15* or the MM2K9 mount.

They will fit a 2000 vert micromag?

[luke]

They will fit a 2000 vert micromag?

Yes

[OPBN]

If the sexy blue one that looks like a Invert Mini foregrip, I would probably be interested as well. Depending on price. My fundage is still a little limited right now.

[Beebs89]

definitely want the first one.

on the fence about this latest iteration.

[luke]

Guys a put up a new thread in the dealer forum, I want to shift this over to see if we can make a few sells. Here's a link.

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2777441#post2777441

[luke]

Prices are up in the dealer thread. (http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=258566)
Let me know if anyone else wants in.
I would like to get these in the mail next week, but I’ll have to see how fast the payments come in.
:cheers:

[luke]

Final renderings:

Micromag Forgrip Plain>
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MicromagForgripLukesCustoms.jpg


Micromag Foregrip MM2K Milling
(Other side will have an additional "S")
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/MMFFSS.jpg

Micromag Foregrip Gen 2 Milling
Other side will have an additional groove.)
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/Gen2MicromagForegrip.jpg

Micromag Foregrip MM-E Milling
(Other side will have lengthened slots)
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/Micro-EStyleForeGrip.jpg

Also, each grip will come with a "Lukes Customs" logo milled above the top airline hole to fill the gap.

[OPBN]

Is there anyone out there that would be down for one of two of these milled to fit an AM/MM rail?

[GRAYGHOST]

last run LUKE ran one off for me in am/mm fits perfect and looks great :D

[luke]

I would do a run of say 10 if you guys would do a pre order, design does not affect batch numbers. This would be a “two hole top mount” or "dove tail top single hole" run ONLY (No MicroMag mounts)

[BiNumber3]

just wondering, would you be able to make the top part so that it flows with the micro's body? the render has a rounded top edge where it'd meet the body i think

EDIT: nvm just saw a post concerning this on yer sales page:)

[OPBN]

I'd be in for two. One of the plain and one of the vertical milled ones. We need 8 more....Should we start a new thread?

[luke]

I'll get the drawings done then start a new thread...