Vertical forward grip
View Patent ↗The vertical forward grip is a revolutionary new design, which increases shooter(s) accuracy, providing comfort to the shooter and increasing control of the weapon, while reducing fatigue to the shooter(s) overall stamina. The overall design, ergonomic feel, textured finger grip and an ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle of the vertical forward grip allows the shooter(s) to remain comfortable for long extended periods of time, increasing accuracy and control, providing stabilization of the weapon and the design features are different from conventional vertical forward grip(s). Specific design features/improvements are incorporated into the vertical forward grip unlike the design of conventional vertical forward grip(s). Design features and improvements include: a ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle, a textured finger grip, an ergonomic grip control feature (increasing grip comfort, control and accuracy), and a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube.
1. A firearm forward grip mounting device comprising:
a) a top part having a dovetail shaped slot configured to mount to a picatinny rail;
b) a grip tube extending from the top part and having a textured, forward extending finger cradle; wherein the grip tube has internal locking threads at the bottom of the tube; and
c) a grip tube cap having a cap on the bottom end of the grip tube cap, external threads adjacent the cap for mating with the internal threads of the grip tube; and a top section, the cross-section of the top section having four blades extending away from a circular middle section, wherein the blades extend the length of the top section.