TM FA MAS Vertical Grip

5.56 · March 12th, 2009, 04:09

Okay. I have seen French troops on the news carrying their FA MAS with a VERTICAL GRIP set up. I have an idea how to do this but, can anyone give me any tips before I do my modification? To those that have done this, does the lower handguard stay in place? Anyone can tell me where to get the REAL STEEL rails the French troops use? ....Just fell in love with the set up. I will post pics. once I have done this.

5.56 · March 12th, 2009, 14:20

Didn't take long to fix the itch. Installed a spare 5 inch rail. On top of it is a Yankee Hill 1/2 scope raiser. Vertical Grip is a CAA. Feels like its been reborn. Fa Mas became a joy to carry. Here's a picture. Hope the URL of the picture is right.

[img=http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/345/dsc00149g.th.jpg]

5.56 · March 12th, 2009, 14:28

Here's another picture. Anyone interested in me showing pictures of this with a RS Eotech and Aimpoint Magnifier and a RS Surefire Vertical Grip, let me know. By the way, the "barrel-mounted" light is a RS Surefire 6v Universal Weapon Light.

[img=http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6307/dsc00148.th.jpg]

5.56 · March 12th, 2009, 15:13

What?!! No comments??!!! Truly, Fa Mas is an underappreciated rifle. To those who are curious, the bottom handguard where the rail is attached is too flimsy. If you do this modification, try not to carry or lift this rifle via the vertical grip as it cannot support the weight of the rifle. You might end up breaking a tab inside if you keep doing this.

viraL · March 12th, 2009, 15:20

I hate FAMAS's but the vert grip fits it nicely.

5.56 · March 12th, 2009, 15:23

Ahh....,(relief).. Thank you viraL.

viraL · March 12th, 2009, 15:45

lol, no problem.

5.56 · March 16th, 2009, 00:02

Okay. Just a final update on this thread. My modified FA MAS with:
6V Surefire Universal Barrel Mounted Light
9V Surefire Vertical Grip Weapon Light
C-MORE Railway CQB red dot Optic

[img=http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8536/dsc00150y.th.jpg]

Styrak · March 16th, 2009, 00:06

2 lights?

Hehehe.

Jimski · March 16th, 2009, 00:06

well I actually like the FAMAS but not with all this stuff on it.

2 lights, is that a joke

?

Mr Jon · March 16th, 2009, 00:14

2 is one, and one is none

ujiro · March 16th, 2009, 00:20

Wow, I don't really like FA MAS rifles that much, but I like that one. It turned out nicely.

5.56 · March 16th, 2009, 01:49

The idea of having two lights mounted on you rifle is a tip from Surefire. 1 primary light and 1 back up light. My guess is having a back up light means another flashlight sale for them.

Erennert · March 16th, 2009, 02:24

I like FA MAS's but not with so much stuff on it, maybe just the RDS

MrSmiley · July 5th, 2009, 02:53

Great job man. I would prefer a bit of a thinner grip more towards the front but that's my opinion. Again, great job

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March 12th, 2009, 04:09	#1
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	TM FA MAS Vertical Grip Okay. I have seen French troops on the news carrying their FA MAS with a VERTICAL GRIP set up. I have an idea how to do this but, can anyone give me any tips before I do my modification? To those that have done this, does the lower handguard stay in place? Anyone can tell me where to get the REAL STEEL rails the French troops use? ....Just fell in love with the set up. I will post pics. once I have done this.

March 16th, 2009, 00:06	#9
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	2 lights? Hehehe. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 16th, 2009, 00:06	#10
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	well I actually like the FAMAS but not with all this stuff on it. 2 lights, is that a joke ? __________________ Last edited by Jimski; March 16th, 2009 at 00:09..

March 12th, 2009, 14:20	#2
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Didn't take long to fix the itch. Installed a spare 5 inch rail. On top of it is a Yankee Hill 1/2 scope raiser. Vertical Grip is a CAA. Feels like its been reborn. Fa Mas became a joy to carry. Here's a picture. Hope the URL of the picture is right. [img=http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/345/dsc00149g.th.jpg]

March 12th, 2009, 14:28	#3
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Here's another picture. Anyone interested in me showing pictures of this with a RS Eotech and Aimpoint Magnifier and a RS Surefire Vertical Grip, let me know. By the way, the "barrel-mounted" light is a RS Surefire 6v Universal Weapon Light. [img=http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6307/dsc00148.th.jpg]

March 12th, 2009, 15:13	#4
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	What?!! No comments??!!! Truly, Fa Mas is an underappreciated rifle. To those who are curious, the bottom handguard where the rail is attached is too flimsy. If you do this modification, try not to carry or lift this rifle via the vertical grip as it cannot support the weight of the rifle. You might end up breaking a tab inside if you keep doing this.

March 12th, 2009, 15:20	#5
viraL Envies Disaster_Piece's hair Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Burlington, ON	I hate FAMAS's but the vert grip fits it nicely.

March 12th, 2009, 15:23	#6
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Ahh....,(relief).. Thank you viraL.

March 12th, 2009, 15:45	#7
viraL Envies Disaster_Piece's hair Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Burlington, ON	lol, no problem.

March 16th, 2009, 00:02	#8
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Okay. Just a final update on this thread. My modified FA MAS with: 6V Surefire Universal Barrel Mounted Light 9V Surefire Vertical Grip Weapon Light C-MORE Railway CQB red dot Optic [img=http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8536/dsc00150y.th.jpg]

March 16th, 2009, 00:14	#11
Mr Jon Trailer Park Supervisor Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg MB	2 is one, and one is none __________________

March 16th, 2009, 00:20	#12
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	Wow, I don't really like FA MAS rifles that much, but I like that one. It turned out nicely. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

March 16th, 2009, 01:49	#13
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	The idea of having two lights mounted on you rifle is a tip from Surefire. 1 primary light and 1 back up light. My guess is having a back up light means another flashlight sale for them.

July 5th, 2009, 02:53	#15
MrSmiley Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Great job man. I would prefer a bit of a thinner grip more towards the front but that's my opinion. Again, great job

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