Modular Handgrip

Abstract

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. Of particular note is a modular fore strap design with an integrated trigger guard.

1 . A modular handgrip comprising:
 a. a main body having modifiable fore strap and back strap areas
 i. the back strap area further comprising a rail and a ridge distally located with respect to said rail; and 
 ii. the fore strap area comprising a trough and structure being selected from the set of structures consisting of a pair of parallel annular grooves along opposing sides of the trough and a pair of tongues extending from opposing sides of the trough; and 
   b. at least two auxiliary attachments, each one attachable to one modifiable area, the auxiliary attachments being each selected from one of two sets of available auxiliary attachments one set attachable to the fore strap area and the other attachable to the back strap area;
 i. each of the set of auxiliary attachments attachable to said back strap area comprising a matched trough capable of slidable, tongue-in-groove interface with the rail and a living hinge with a tooth that interfaces with the ridge so as to secure the back strap to the main body one auxiliary attachment; and 
 ii. each of the set of auxiliary attachments attachable to the fore strap area comprising structure being mating structure for the selected for the fore strap area from the set of structures consisting of a pair of parallel grooves along opposing sides of the trough and a pair of tongues extending from opposing sides of the trough. 
   
   
   
       2 . The modular handgrip of  claim 1 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment. 
   
   
       3 . The modular handgrip of  claim 2 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body. 
   
   
       4 . A modular handgrip comprising:
 a. a main body having modifiable fore strap and back strap areas
 i. the back strap area further comprising a trough and a ridge distally located with respect to said rail; and 
 ii. the fore strap area comprising a trough and structure being selected from the set of structures consisting of a pair of parallel annular grooves along opposing sides of the trough and a pair of tongues extending from opposing sides of the trough; and 
   b. at least two auxiliary attachments, each one attachable to one modifiable area, the auxiliary attachments being each selected from one of two sets of available auxiliary attachments one set attachable to the fore strap area and the other attachable to the back strap area;
 i. each of the set of auxiliary attachments attachable to said back strap area comprising a matched rail capable of slidable, tongue-in-groove interface with the trough and a living hinge with a tooth that interfaces with the ridge so as to secure the back strap to the main body one auxiliary attachment; and 
 ii. each of the set of auxiliary attachments attachable to the fore strap area comprising structure being mating structure for the selected for the fore strap area from the set of structures consisting of a pair of parallel grooves along opposing sides of the trough and a pair of tongues extending from opposing sides of the trough. 
   
   
   
       5 . The modular handgrip of  claim 4 , the main grip body further comprising a storage compartment. 
   
   
       6 . The modular handgrip of  claim 5 , the storage compartment having a closure insertable and securable within the main grip body.