Firearm grips and firearm grip construction sets

Abstract

Firearm grips and firearm grip construction stets are disclosed. An example firearm grip includes a plastic grip portion includes a first lateral side defining a plurality of first ribs and a first recess and a second lateral side defining a plurality of second ribs and a second recess. The firearm grip also includes a first grip shell having a plurality of edges to slidably engage under one or more of the first ribs. The first grip shell includes a first lug that is received by the first recess to hold the first grip shell in place. The firearm grip also includes a second grip shell having a plurality of edges to slidably engage under one or more of the second ribs. The second grip shell includes a second lug that is received by the second recess to hold the second grip shell in place. The firearm grip also includes a grip back coupled to the grip portion with a tongue and groove connection and a transverse pin extending therethrough.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent arises from a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 868,268, filed Oct. 5, 2007, which is a continuation of International Patent Application Serial No. PCT / EP2006 / 003090, filed Apr. 5, 2006, which claims priority to German Patent Application 10 2005 016 020.4, filed on Apr. 7, 2005, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]This disclosure relates generally to firearms, and, more particularly, to firearm grips and replacement kits for firearms equipped with the same.BACKGROUND[0003]Traditional firearm grips such as, for example, those known near the end of the 19th century, included two lateral grip shells and a grip back. The grip shells and the grip back were manufactured from hardwood, which required precise workmanship to guarantee a good grip. The wood grip shells of the Austrian handgun model 1912 (Steyr) were attached to a grip piece of a firearm by sliding the grip she...

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Problems solved by technology

Shortly after the introduction of the 1912 (Steyr) handgun, World War I broke out and seasoned walnut wood, which is required for production of the wood grip shells, was no longer available.

Alternative wood was used that, after the wood naturally dried out after a period of time, shrank, which caused the grip shells to wiggle.

However, all of these grip shells and grip backs are designed for traditional ordinance weapons and the original grip shells are easily removed from the firearms.

However, because plastic is much less firm and has lower stability than steel, the plastic composite grip pieces are much bulkier than steel grips.

However, a person with a smaller hand may not be able to operate such weapons.

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