MODULAR HANDGRIP
The present invention is a modular handgrip for rifles and other long guns. The handgrip features a base with a locking dovetail rail on a first side and a second opposite side configured to receive a rail. Back strap additions are provided capable of receiving the rail on the body, which are customizable to a user's preferences while fore straps are provided with rails in a similar manner. Also provided is a storage compartment inside the main body, accessible from a bottom of the grip. As such, an organization, such as an armory, can provide a number of customizable options for handgrips while only stocking a basic grip and a number of optional modules at lower unit and storage costs.
1 . A modular handgrip comprising:
a main body having at least one modifiable area; and
at least one auxiliary attachment attachable to the at least one modifiable area, the auxiliary attachment being selected from a set of available auxiliary attachments.
2 . The modular handgrip of claim 1 , wherein the at least one modifiable area is a back strap area and a fore strap area.
3 . The modular handgrip of claim 2 , the back strap area being a rail capable of slideably interfacing with the auxiliary attachments.
4 . The modular handgrip of claim 3 , the back strap being secured on the rail by a securing means selected from the group of securing means consisting of a roll pin, a detents, and a living hinge.
5 . The modular handgrip of claim 4 , the fore strap area being a rail receiving trough and at least one auxiliary attachment having a rail body that is capable of slideably interfacing with the fore strap area.
6 . The modular handgrip of claim 5 , the rail and receiving trough having a tongue in groove structure and the fore strap and the back strap each having corresponding structure.
7 . The modular handgrip of claim 5 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment.
8 . The modular handgrip of claim 7 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body.
9 . The modular handgrip of claim 4 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment.
10 . The modular handgrip of claim 9 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body.
11 . The modular handgrip of claim 3 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment.
12 . The modular handgrip of claim 11 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body.
13 . The modular handgrip of claim 2 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment.
14 . The modular handgrip of claim 13 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body.
15 . The modular handgrip of claim 1 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment.
16 . The modular handgrip of claim 15 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body.
17 . A fore strap for a modular handgrip comprising:
Attachment means to attach to a handgrip; and
A trigger guard extension, cantileverally attached to the fore strap at an upper fore end.