Combination Forward Grip and Stabilizer

a stabilizer and forward grip technology, applied in the direction of butts, weapons, weapon components, etc., can solve the problems of insufficient speed of combat, inability to switch between forward grips and bipods, and inability to effectively grip rifles

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-12-26
PURKISS JOSHUA
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[0010]It is a first object of the present invention to provide a forward grip that allows operators w...

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But when the firing position needs to change to either a kneeling, prone or sitting position, the forward grip is no longer of much help.
However, there are times in modern combat situat...

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[0024]FIG. 1 shows an AR-15 rifle 1000 equipped with a prior art forward grip 100. The prior art forward grip 100 shown is a MAGPUL AFG (advanced forward grip). This forward grip is triangular shaped and made of a durable rigid polymer such as nylon or ABS. The operator places his fingers inside the triangular gap and wraps his thumb over the top surface of the rifle. This grip is easily removed from the Picatinny by removing the locking screws and sliding the grip off of the Pickatinny rail.

[0025]Referring first to FIG. 2, an AR-15 rifle 1000 is shown with the forward grip 200 of the present invention. The forward grip 200 provides eight unique capabilities as discussed in the summary, and these capabilities shall be explained by referring next to the drawings.

[0026]Referring next to FIG. 3, forward grip 200 provides two separate finger grip sections to allow operators with different sized hands to effectively grip the rifle when firing in standing or kneeling positions. For operat...

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A novel forward grip combines the advantages of a forward grip with the stabilization capabilities of a bi-pod into a single shooting accessory for the modern tactical law enforcement or military operator. When the grip is used to stabilize the fore end of the weapon, it prevents the weapon from slipping and sliding due to recoil. The grip also provides relief to the shooter's grip while under stress by compressing and conforming to the shooter's hand. Reduction of the movement of the shooter's sight picture is also provided by reducing the negative effects from weapon recoil. The grip includes a primary finger grip located on the outer perimeter of the grip to allow shooters with large hands to grip the rifle. A secondary finger grip pocket is also provided in the interior section to conform better for shooters with smaller hands. The grip is made from flexible rubber to allow it to conform to against a wide variety of shapes to provide a stable shooting platform without the need to change out to a bi-pod. The secondary finger grip may also be used to hang the rifle on a post when not in use. The grip may be mounted to the standard Picatinny rail and includes two hard locking points. The grip not only stabilizes the weapon's fore end, eliminating the need for a bi-pod, but also conforms to difficult shooting platforms that prior art hard plastic forward grips cannot accommodate.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC OR AS A TEXT FILE VIA THE OFFICE ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM[0004]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR A JOINT INVENTOR[0005]Not ApplicableFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0006]The present invention relates to forward grips for use with firearms, and more particularly to a forward grip that provides stability for all common shooting positions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0007]Rifles have continued to evolve in performance and are now used extensively by the military and police communities as well as sportsmen. As firearms have evolved in design, there has been an associated development of accessories to help improve shooting accuracy. One such accessory, known as the forward grip, was...

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IPC IPC(8): F41C23/16F41C27/00
CPCF41C23/16F41C27/00F41A23/04F41C27/22
Inventor PURKISS, JOSHUA
Owner PURKISS JOSHUA
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