Vertical forward grip

Abstract

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, threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap, textured finger grip, thumb index finger stabilization cradle, 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 threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap, a textured finger grip, ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle, a thumb index finger stabilization cradle with an ergonomic grip control feature (increasing grip comfort, control and accuracy).

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         5 . 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 extending from the top part and having a textured, thumb index finger stabilization cradle; wherein the grip tube has internal locking threads at the bottom of the tube; and   d) 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.   
     
     
         6 . A firearm forward grip mounting device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the internal threads and external threads are arranged to provide a quick turn-and-release for attaching and detaching the vertical forward grip assembly to the grip cap tube; 
     
     
         7 . A firearm forward grip mounting device as claimed in  claim 5 , further comprising a textured index finger grip feature located on the vertical forward grip assembly to assist in stabilization of a firearm. 
     
     
         8 . A firearm forward grip mounting device as claimed in  claim 5 , further comprising an thumb index finger stabilization cradle feature located on the vertical forward grip assembly to assist in stabilization of a firearm. 
     
     
         9 . A firearm forward grip mounting device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the grip cap tube accommodates adjustability, assembly and removal of the vertical forward grip along the axis of picatinny rail system.