Ambidextrous Stabilization For Firearms

Abstract

Various solutions to aide in the one-handed usage of certain types of firearms, such as pistols/handguns, are described. Each solution is a type of stabilizer that aids in stabilization of a large pistol, such as an AR pattern pistol, against the forearm of the user. By adding an additional point of contact for the firearm, greater stability is achieved, thus allowing for safer and more accurate operation of the firearm. Various implementations in accordance with the present disclosure allow for easy ambidextrous use without sacrificing stability.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a buffer tube comprising:
 a tubular portion which is generally cylindrical in shape, the tubular portion comprising a first distal end and a second distal end opposite the first distal end, the first distal end configured to be mechanically received in a firearm; and 
 an attachment portion extending from a portion of an exterior surface of the tubular portion between the first distal end and the second distal end. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment portion comprises a plurality of protrusions configured to accommodatingly mate with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Standardization Agreement 2324 rail, a Picatinny rail, a Weaver rail, a STANAG 4694 rail, a NATO accessory rail, an accessory mounting rail, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first distal end is threaded and configured to be screwed into a receiver of an AR-type firearm. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular portion comprises a hollow tube having a hole open at the first distal end and closed off at the second distal end. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular portion further comprises one or more grooves on an exterior surface of the tubular portion and extending along a longitudinal direction of the tubular portion. 
     
     
         6 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a stabilizer comprising:
 a body comprising an upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the left side, 
 wherein the upper side comprises a groove extending along a longitudinal direction of the body, the groove configured to accommodate an object having a shape similar to an accessory mounting rail, and 
 wherein the upper side further comprises a through hole traversing the body and connecting the left side and the right side of the body to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the object to the body when the object is received in the groove by sliding into the groove along the longitudinal direction. 
   
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein each of the left side and the right side of the body comprises a concave surface. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein each of the left side and the right side of the body comprises a frictional interface. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the frictional interface comprises a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material, or a felt material. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the frictional interface comprises a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a stabilizer comprising:
 a body comprising an upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the left side, 
 wherein the body comprises a hole on a front side thereof and extending partially into the body along a longitudinal direction of the body, the hole configured to accommodate a buffer tube of a firearm, and 
 wherein the body further comprises a through hole to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the buffer tube to the body when the buffer tube is received in the hole. 
   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein each of the left side and the right side of the body comprises a concave surface. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein each of the left side and the right side of the body comprises a frictional interface. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the frictional interface comprises a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material, or a felt material. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the frictional interface comprises a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         16 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a stabilizer comprising:
 a body comprising an upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the left side, 
 wherein the body comprises a first hole and a second hole on a front side thereof and extending partially into the body along a longitudinal direction of the body, each of the first hole and the second hole configured to accommodate a guiding rod of a firearm, and 
 wherein the body further comprises a first through hole and a second through hole each of which allowing a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the respective guiding rod to the body when the respective guiding rod is received in the hole. 
   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein each of the left side and the right side of the body comprises a concave surface. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein each of the left side and the right side of the body comprises a frictional interface. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the frictional interface comprises a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material, or a felt material. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the frictional interface comprises a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a combination thereof.