Assorted Tec-9 Firearm Front Grips by PacoDeth

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

An assortment of 3 different style (4 different 3D models as of writing) of Front Grips for the Intratec Tec-9 Firearm. As you can see from the final image, I have gone through many prototypes to get to the models seen here today.
I've always wanted a front grip for my Tec-9, but due to the incredibly silly gun laws it is illegal to put a vertical front grip on a "pistol". Magpul made their interesting Angled Front Grip but it would not fit the Tec-9's odd setup, so I decided to make my own.
What you are seeing is the very first ever horizontal and angled front grips for the Tec-9 firearm. I've never seen another like it, and have never even seen a picture of a Tec-9 with anything other than the illegal Vertical front grip.
1st up is Version 6 and probably my favorite as seen printed in Black PLA.
This is a sort of vertical grip which snugly mounts around the take-down pin just under the barrel and in front of the magazine area. You are going to want to turn this one upright for printing as seen in the Cura image of it above. It's important to understand that I do not know the legality of this model, so use at your own risk. And please don't flag it. The model, nor a printed version is not in any way illegal, only when attaching it to a firearm may it be an issue. IMO I'd say it's fine as it's not a protruding vertical grip as it's attached and simply extends the body. As well this does not bolt on in any way and simply is held on by pressure, so it can't be considered a permanently mounted vertical fore grip. So use at your own risk!
2nd up is Version 5 Super Long as seen printing in Black PLA.
This is a MP5 style horizontal front grip for the Tec-9. It is setup so the dismantle pin will slide into the grooves and be locked into place. While there is a hole setup so you can install a screw and nut on the underside of the vented (holed) barrel shroud to securely mount it in place. The left side also has a thumb groove to it for right handed shooters. I may upload the version without this groove at a later date if it is wanted. It actually fits pretty snugly over the dismantle pin area and barrel shroud, so you might not need to bolt it down. I've yet to bolt my down as getting to a nut on the inside to mount it to a barrel shroud hole is difficult. The grip extends pretty much to the front edge of the barrel shroud. I've also yet to fire the gun with any of the included grips, so will update when I have.
3rd is the Version 5 Long (non-super) which is shorter in length, as seen printed in Blue PLA.
Personally I like the Super Long version better, but I've put this here in case people want to try it out.
4th up is Version 4, the Angled Front Grip.
I started on this one first, and didn't fully like the feel so moved on to Version 5. I might revisit it and try to make it more comfortable in the future, but for the time being it is there for you to try out.
Only been modelling for a handful weeks now, so I'm sure they're not all perfect, but it fits my Tec-9 quite well and adds a good bit of comfort to two hand shooting with it.
Not responsible for how you use this. Please no commercial uses or selling of this model. Otherwise enjoy!