I've been shooting my newish 10.3" build without any handstop/vfg controls and feel that my overall control is lacking. Previously I had a MK18 URG and with the full Picatinny rail, placement/footprint was not an issue. I built a different upper using a Geissele MK4 rail, which I like better overall, but I find I'd like to attach some sort of stubby VFG for control. Because the bottom Picatinny section is so short, I want to use something that has a small footprint (single screw). So, the RVG I was using is out. For the time being I stuck on an old AAC knockoff of the KAC VFG I had laying around, but I'd like to find something shorter. Simple is ok as long as it doesn't break. I'd prefer vertical to something like the BCM so I can also use it in the reverse direction as a barricade stop.
Here's what I have now:
Here's what I used to have:
and how I use the VFG: