Description
Samson took a no-nonsense approach with this short vertical grip, and it shows. Instead of the hollow polymer stubs you see everywhere, this one is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a steel rod running through it for backbone. At roughly 2.2 inches tall and about 3.4 ounces, it gives your support hand something solid to index against without adding the length that tends to snag a sling or crowd your setup. The tapered, radiused body sits nicely in the hand whether you run a traditional broomstick hold, a C-clamp, or the thumb-break method.
What Sets the Samson Short Vertical Grip Apart
The standout here is the two-piece design. The M-LOK adapter lug mounts to your rail and stays there, while the grip itself threads on and off. That means you can pull the grip for storage or transport, or swap between Samson grip sizes down the road, without ever losing your mounting position. Built to M-LOK spec, the adapter plate seats into any standard M-LOK slot on a handguard or forend.
Fit and Finish on This M-LOK Foregrip
Made in New Hampshire, the grip wears a Type III hard-coat anodized finish in matte black that shrugs off corrosion and the kind of abuse that comes with hard use. Folks who run these tend to appreciate that it can take a beating against barriers where a plastic grip would crack. Since it threads together, a drop of thread locker on assembly is a smart move to keep everything snug over a long range session.
Where the Short Length Really Shines
The short profile is the sweet spot for a lot of AR-15 builds. It's more than a hand stop but nowhere near a full-size vertical grip, so it works great on shorter handguards and setups where you want reference and recoil control without the extra real estate. If you like keeping your support hand forward and low, this is the size to grab.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samson Manufacturing
- Model: Vertical Grip (Short)
- Manufacturer Part Number: ML-VG-02S / 040101101
- UPC: 855016007181
- Product Type: Vertical Foregrip
- Attachment Interface: M-LOK
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum with steel rod
- Finish: Type III Hard-Coat Anodized, Matte Black
- Color: Black
- Overall Length: 2.2 in
- Weight: 3.4 oz
- Fits: AR-15 / M-LOK equipped platforms
- Design: Two-piece, removable grip
- Country of Origin: Made in USA (New Hampshire)
What’s Included
- Samson M-LOK Short Vertical Grip
- M-LOK adapter plate/lug
- M-LOK mounting hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Samson M-LOK vertical grip attach to?
It mounts to any standard M-LOK slot, so it works with M-LOK handguards and forends on AR-15 style rifles. The adapter plate is built to M-LOK spec and comes with the hardware needed to bolt directly to the rail. As long as your handguard has open M-LOK slots, you're good to go.
How is the two-piece design useful on this Samson short grip?
The M-LOK lug stays mounted to your rail while the grip body threads on and off. That lets you remove the grip for storage or transport without losing your zeroed-in mounting position. It also makes it easy to swap grip sizes later while keeping the same lug in place.
Is the Samson short vertical grip aluminum or polymer?
This one is solid 6061-T6 aluminum with a steel rod running through it, not hollow polymer. That construction is a big reason people like running it up against barriers and in rough conditions where a plastic grip might crack. It carries a Type III hard-coat anodized finish for corrosion and abrasion resistance.
Should I use thread locker when installing it?
Since the grip threads onto the lug, a small dab of thread locker on assembly is a smart habit. It keeps everything snug during long sessions or if you tend to grip hard. Just apply it sparingly so you can still take the grip off later when you want to.






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