How very elitist of you. Perhaps he likes the look, feel and function of the M4 pattern rifle. I wasn’t aware that they were only available to or appropriate for operators…Last time I checked this was America and that whole freedom of choice thing is part of life here. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of rifles for everyone…Lighten up… 
What does not understanding why someone would buy a rifle not suited to their purposes have to do with being elitist?
And who are you to judge what rifle is suited to his purpose. If I want to buy a .450 Marlin to plink with as opposed to a 10/22 - what’s to understand?
Rob- it is suited to his purpose.
For what he is doing, he needs something that goes BANG. In order to not have buyer’s remorse, he needed to buy something he LIKED. I would imagine his rifle serves that purpose.
You sound very elitist when you talk about “static range” now.
Have you recently upgraded your status to someone who no longer shoots on a static range? I have not.
Shall I supply pictures of all of my rifles for your critique?
The OP was asking about bipods and you took that as a segue into talking about something else.
I’ll repeat the key guidelines to you- I had to have them hammered into my head over the last week. Maybe they’ll help you out too:
The question to always ask yourself before you post is:
- Is my post of value to the community?
- Would anyone view my post as rude or out of line?
- Am I being helpful to the person asking the question?
I like you rob but this ain’t the time to talk about carbine classes.
It could be that the best bipod (not BiPod, Bi-Pod, bi-Pod, or bi-pod–just bipod without any wasted hyphens or capitals–hope that sentiment is not too elitist) isn’t a bipod, but a monopod, the one you install every time you push-pull a 30-round magazine into the well.
As you will learn in the better carbine classes, e.g. LAV’s, you can set the rear corner of the mag right on the ground without causing stoppages. Soft Magpuls help if you’re on a hard surface. Now you have a tripod–both elbows and the mag–steadying the carbine. Accuracy is just fine, and it works on uneven surfaces. By not buying a bipod, you have a hundred or more spare bucks to spend on stuff that helps you, and you save weight on your carbine that may be important when you have to carry it all day.
Would you buy a corvette to haul garbage to the junkyard? Would you buy a Kia to run the 1/4 mile? Would you buy a Miata to tote around your family of 4?
Some things don’t take any kind of expert to “judge”, they’re just plain as day.
I can’t help the way you choose to read things, but “static range” is simply another way of saying “sitting at the bench and plinking”. I don’t know about “upgraded status”, but I know that I don’t shoot that way unless I need to sight in. It is ungodly boring, and my rifles aren’t built for that purpose.
I have a Grippod and while I find it very useful specially at the range, I took it off my SBR because it was way too long and added unnecessary weight to it. I bought a cheap version ($40) and am in the process of modifying it so it will be about an inch shorter.
But since I took the Grippod off I’ve only really missed it at the range. YMMV.
The same reason why people buy Crown Vics and Chargers even though they don’t plan on using it as a Taxi or Police Cruiser: BECAUSE THEY CAN!! :rolleyes:
You should be able to do that all day long with Irons and NO bi-pod when you master your weapon.
demigod
You should be able to do that all day long with Irons and NO bi-pod when you master your weapon.
and we have a winner…
Thanks for everyone’s advise, I’m so glad I went with the Grip Pod the grip has an excellent feel and having the convince of a bi-pod all in one is great. I was unsure of the quality but the website was impressive. I overall think this is a perfect grip for someone who doesn’t need a fulltime Bi-pod but its there to fine sight your gun in or for precision shooting. I highly recommend it even though its $150. It’s well worth it
I agree with many posters in this thread that a bipod on a carbine is kind of like a spoiler on a Hyundai. I just ran a sniper course in Montrose, CO with a 18" Krieger SPR Mk 12 Mod 1 with US Optics glass. I had a GG&G bipod on it and learned that a pack was WAY more versatile and faster to employ. None of my AR carbines have bipods, and not even my SPR has one now.
If you are new to the AR I can not emphasize enough the importance of taking a tier one carbine training class. Probably more than anything, you will learn about all the crap that you should NOT bolt on to your AR just because there is rail space available, or because someone invented it or called it “tactical”.
If you just want to have fun, then there is no need to ask anyone what you should do…do whatever increases your fun. But if you are asking about “been there done that” advice, forget the bipod and bring a pack to shoot off of.
Hope that helps. Enroll in a class and bring a friend…it will probably change your lives.
I like my aluminum GPS-1.
I’ve used it in a Carbine Match and it really came in handy (no pun intended). The Grippod deploys lightning fast and it weighs less than the combined weight of a typical bipod and a VFG.
I also use it at the range when I have the TRS-1 on the 15T.
I’ve got a grip pod and like it. I can make some pretty good shots with my carbine out to 600 yards with my grip pod.
I have an IOR 1.1-4X with CQB reticle. I like the optic, carbine etc. It’s my “Sport Utility Carbine” or SUC for short. 
Disclaimer: I’m no black jami wearing ninja who daily uses his magic carbine to save my life and the planet. I’m just a former grunt who likes to shoot and has a good time with my toys. Yet I take comfort in knowing if I had the misfortune of being involved with some type of emergency I have my AR.
The AR is a versatile weapon, that’s why the US military uses it. And you’re suffering from too many choices because you’re and American consumer.
I like TangoDown’s bipod personally.
Funny enough, one of the very first thoughts that popped into my head when the agency I work for issued me a Colt LE 6920 is “wow…what a cool gun to teach my daughters to shoot with!”
In my opinion the ergonomics (light weight and adjustible stock for shorter arms), fairly inexpensive ammo, low recoil, etc, make it an ideal gun to teach a kid to shoot with. They get all the advantages of a good beginner gun while still having the “umph” of using a center-fire cartridge. The M1 carbine is about the only other gun that compares in this purpose. Funny, I guess they were both designed to be used by cooks, REMFs, and 9 year old girls.
Back to the OP, glad you like your GripPod. A co-worker of mine just got the Tango Down bipod that I’d like to try out before plunking down any of my own money on one. But if I do buy one I’m sort of leaning towards the Harris.