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.

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.