Abstract: A containment facility for a revolver has first and second opposed cups which embrace and seal against the opposed side faces of a revolver frame. The revolver cylinder resides within an aperture defined by the frame, and the cups enclose the exposed portions of the cylinder. The first cup defines a first internal space and has a first rim configured to conform with the first side face contour of the revolver frame, and encompasses the cylinder aperture with a first portion of the cylinder received in the first internal space. A second cup defines a second internal space and has a second rim similarly configured to conform with the second side face contour of the revolver frame, and encompasses the cylinder aperture with a second portion of the cylinder received in the second internal space. The containment facility includes flexible gaskets between the cup rims and the frame side faces.

Abstract: A dual magazine release system for a firearm has a housing attachable to a firearm. The housing includes first and second magazine holders, the first magazine holder positioned to retain a first magazine to feed ammunition to the firearm and the second magazine holder positioned in front of a trigger of the firearm and configured to retain a spare second magazine. A magazine retaining and release system is coupled to the housing and configured to retain the first magazine in the first magazine holder and to retain the second magazine in the second magazine holder and to selectively release the first magazine or the second magazine independently from one another or to substantially simultaneously release the first and second magazines from the first and second magazine holders, respectively, upon actuation of the magazine retaining and release system by a user.

Abstract: A pistol-to-rifle conversion kit (100) includes a rifle body (26) that includes a lower receiver (28), which includes a grip mounting portion (30), which is rearwardly adjacent to a trigger guard (32), which is rearwardly adjacent to a magazine well receiving portion (34). An auxiliary trigger (46) is sliding mounted in the rifle body (26) and includes an elongate member (48) and a forward trigger interface member (50), which extends from a forward portion of the elongate member (48) and which is configured to interface with a trigger (13) of a pistol (14) mounted in the rifle body (26), and a trigger member (56) which extends from the elongate member (48) for directly contacting a shooter's finger.

Abstract: A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.

Abstract: A modular firearm grip assembly has a frame defined by a front grip strap and a rear grip strap. The front grip strap defines a front lateral attachment point and rear lateral attachment point, and the rear grip strap has a first attachment coupling interface. A grip extension defined by a front extension strap and a rear extension strap is coupled to the frame at the respective one of the front lateral attachment point and the rear lateral attachment point thereof. The grip extension includes a second attachment coupling interface engaged to the first attachment coupling interface of the frame.

Abstract: A modular handgun system comprises an elongated universal trigger frame having a barrel locking block, a pair of slide rails, and an accessory rail. The trigger frame is adapted to have a trigger assembly mounted thereto. The system further comprises a grip frame having an elongated channel and a hand grip extending downwardly from the elongated channel. The trigger frame is removably mounted in the elongated channel of the grip frame. The accessory rail of the trigger frame is positioned forward of a forward end of the elongated channel of the grip frame so as to be exposed. The system further comprises a slide and barrel assembly slidably mounted on the slide rails of the trigger frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a mobile computing device during data collection and field mapping procedures is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base element configured to be gripped by a user, a shaft comprising a sliding traction mechanism and a first end, wherein the sliding traction mechanism extends from the first end, a clamping mechanism configured to be affixed to the shaft comprising a second end, wherein the first end and second end cooperate to define an interior space sized for retention of the mobile computing device, and a domed housing configured to house an antenna and a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) processor configured to be communicatively coupled to the mobile computing device.

Abstract: A modular trigger control unit Is configured to be removably installed on a grip frame of a firearm and includes a locking block and a locking block pin. The trigger control unit has a protruding tab protruding rearward. The locking block includes slide rails extending forward, with each slide rail of the pair of slide rails having a flat wall extending downward with respect to the grip frame when the trigger control unit is installed on the grip frame. The trigger control unit is secured to the grip frame by: (1) the protruding tab received in a recess on an interior wall of a beavertail portion of the grip frame; and (2) the locking block pin traversing through a through hole on each flat wall such that removal of the trigger control unit from the grip frame requires removal of the locking block pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a weapon front handle, the handle extending along a given axis (X) and comprising a plate (4) for securing to a weapon and a grip (8) for gripping the handle, which grip is connected to the plate and shaped to present grooves (9) for receiving a user's fingers, the handle being characterized in that the grip is connected to the plate in such a manner as to be mounted to pivot relative to the plate about the given axis (X), the handle including at least one latch for temporarily blocking pivoting of the grip relative to the date about the given axis (X). The invention also relates to a weapon including such a front handle.

Abstract: A device implementable on a firearm includes a charging handle configured to be mounted on a lateral side of a slide of the firearm by a screw and without removal of a rear sight or a slide cover plate at a breech end of the slide. The charging handle includes a handle member and at least one screw. The handle member is adapted to engage the lateral side of the slide. The handle member has at least one threaded through hole traversing a body of the handle member. The at least one screw is configured to secure the handle member to the slide through the at least one threaded through hole when the at least one threaded through hole is aligned with a tapped hole on the slide.

Abstract: A device implementable on a firearm includes a grip frame having a frame portion and a grip portion. The frame portion is configured to receive a slide assembly of the firearm thereon. The grip portion is configured to receive a magazine of the firearm therein. The frame portion has a physical feature on at least a left side or a right side thereof functioning as a thumb rest.

Abstract: Implementations of a shoulder stock assembly for a pistol are provided. The shoulder stock assembly is configured for use in attaching a shoulder stock to a handgun, thereby providing additional stability to a user aiming and firing the handgun. In some implementations, the shoulder stock assembly is also configured to position an optical sight (e.g., a reflex type sight) so that is can be used to aim the handgun. In some implementations, the shoulder stock assembly comprises a chassis configured to be secured to a frame of a handgun and used to position an optical sight over a slide of the handgun, a shoulder stock secured to the chassis by a hinge assembly, a removable backstrap assembly configured to further secure the chassis to the handgun frame, and a charging handle that can be used to manually operate the slide of the handgun or another suitable combination thereof.

Abstract: An integrated grip and rail adapter for a handgun includes two side panels having both grip sections that are adapted to form at least portions of the handgun grip and receiver sections that are adapted to extend from the grip sections along the receiver frame of the handgun beyond a trigger guard and beneath a barrel of the handgun. A mounting rail for mounting accessories beneath the barrel of the handgun is formed in the two receiver sections.

Abstract: A firearm optical sight adapter is disclosed. The optical sight adapter can include an adapter plate with first and second opposing mounting surfaces, and a registration pin integral with the mounting plate and extending orthogonally from the first mounting surface. The optical sight adapter may further include a socket having a recess extending from the second mounting surface to a bottom wall intermediate between the first and mounting surfaces and an aperture extending from the bottom wall of the recess through the first mounting surface along a first longitudinal axis, and wherein a periphery of the recess is not circularly symmetric relative to the first longitudinal axis. The optical sight adapter may still further include a recoil buffer extending upright from the first surface a distance at least 0.3 times a length of the adapter plate, the recoil buffer defining an opening therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to a weapon front handle, the handle extending along a given axis and comprising a plate for securing to a weapon and a grip for gripping the handle, which grip is connected to the plate and shaped to present grooves for receiving a user's fingers, the handle wherein the grip is connected to the plate in such a manner as to be mounted to pivot relative to the plate about the given axis, the handle including at least one latch for temporarily blocking pivoting of the grip relative to the date about the given axis. The invention also relates to a weapon including such a front handle.

Abstract: Pistols have a body having a grip, the grip defining an elongated magazine passage adapted to receive a magazine and defining a magazine axis, the grip having opposed left and right side walls and a front portion and an opposed rear portion, the body having an upper portion having a first linear interface element aligned with an attachment axis offset from the magazine axis, and a removable backstrap element adapted to overlay the rear portion of the grip and having a second linear interface element adapted to removably connect to the first linear interface element. The pistol frame may include slide rails defining a slide plane, and the first linear interface element may be parallel to the slide plane. The first linear interface element and the second linear interface element may comprise a sliding interface. The sliding interface may be a dovetail feature.

Abstract: Pistols have a body having a grip, the grip defining a magazine passage adapted to receive a magazine, the grip having opposed left and right side walls and a front portion and an opposed rear portion, the front portion of the grip including a first front strap attachment facility, a front strap element having a second front strap attachment facility adapted to removably connect to the first front strap attachment facility, and the front portion of the grip defining a front path and the front strap element being an elongated element movable along the front path, such that the front strap element is removable for replacement by an alternate front strap element. A funnel element may be adapted for connection to the frame at a lower rim of the grip at an installed position.

Abstract: An anti-shock and ventilated grip strap includes a strap body including a substrate and a cushion layer overlapping the substrate. Each of the substrate and the cushion layer is in a form of a strap. The strap body has a hardness in the range of 40-70 in ASTM D2240 Type C hardness scale. A plurality of elastic members is disposed on and protruding away from the cushion layer. The plurality of elastic members is arranged separately from one another. Each of plurality of elastic members has a hardness greater than the substrate and greater than the cushion layer of the strap body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pistol with a frame having a rear grip, a trigger facility forward of the grip and an upper surface. An elongated slide is connected to the frame and operable to reciprocate along the upper surface. The frame defines a rear recess open at the upper surface. An insert is included having a major portion removably received in the rear recess and having a frame rail extending from the major portion above the upper surface. The frame rail is adapted to connect with the slide to constrain reciprocation.

Abstract: A modular grip panel system for a firearm has a frame to support a pair of grip panels and a backstrap. The system includes a left and right grip panels having pockets, and a backstrap having a boss. The frame has a grip disposed at its rear end having a left and right side bosses to engage the pockets of the grip panels, and a rear surface pocket to receive the backstrap boss. The grip panels are disposed on the side surfaces of the pistol-style grip by insertion of the bosses into the pockets. The backstrap is disposed on the rear surface of grip by insertion of the backstrap boss into the rear surface pocket. When the backstrap is secured to the frame, the boss of grip panels are held in a forwardmost position. The backstrap prevents movement of the left and right grip panels towards the rear end of the frame.

Abstract: A grip and grip plug, the grip having a grip cavity extending from an open grip cavity bottom end; a tab aperture and a lock protrusion aperture formed proximate the grip cavity bottom end; the grip plug having a skirt extending from at least a portion of the plug body; a tether portion and a lock protrusion extending from the skirt, wherein the tether portion is positionable through at least a portion of the lock protrusion aperture, and wherein the lock protrusion extends beyond at least a portion of the lock protrusion aperture; and a tab extending from the skirt, proximate a first end portion of the grip plug body, wherein the tab is removably engageable with at least a portion of the tab aperture, such that the grip plug is positionable within at least a portion of the open grip cavity bottom end.

Abstract: Pistols with frame inserts have a frame having a grip, the frame having spaced apart upper sidewall portions having upper edges defining a slide interface plane, the upper sidewall portions being planar elements each having inner faces facing each other and exterior faces facing away from each other, each upper sidewall portion defining a side opening adjacent to the slide interface plane and having a perimeter spaced apart from the slide interface plane, a frame insert including pistol action components connected to the frame, and the frame insert having opposed insert sidewalls, each frame insert sidewall having a selected portion registered with and occupying a respective one of the side openings of the frame. The frame may define a cavity width between selected portions of the inner faces adjacent to the frame side openings, and wherein the frame insert has a width at the selected portion greater than the cavity width.

Abstract: A grip for use on a firearm includes a base surface, portions that are raised above the base surface, and/or portions that are lower than the base surface. The grip may include raised portions and lowered portions that alternate vertically and/or horizontally on the grip. The raised portions may be 0.005? to 0.050? above the surface, and the lowered portions may be 0.005? to 0.050? lower than the surface. The grip may be formed of any suitable material, such as plastic or rubber, and made in any suitable manner, such as injection molding or vacuum molding. The raised portions and/or lowered portions may include one or more of designs, letters, and numbers.

Abstract: A firearm beavertail grip sleeve has a tubular body having a front wall, a left side wall, and a rear wall, the body being of an elastomeric material, the body having a lower end associated with the lower free end of the pistol grip, and an opposed upper end, the upper end of the body having a front edge portion at the front surface at a limited first vertical distance above the lower end, the upper end of the body having a rear edge portion at the rear surface at a second vertical distance above the lower end greater than the first vertical distance, and at least a upper guard element at the upper end of the rear edge portion curving back in an upward and rearward direction. The upper guard element may have a guard surface facing in a direction angularly rearward and downward.

Abstract: A firearm includes a trigger and a handle. The handle is configured to be gripped by the hand of a user of the firearm. The handle includes a front portion located under the trigger and facing the firing direction, a back portion located on a rear side of the handle facing a direction opposite of the firing direction, and primary and secondary side portions located between the front portion and the back portion. The primary side portion is configured to receive the shooting hand of the user and the secondary side portion is configured to receive the support hand of the user. The secondary side portion includes an elongated ridge protruding away from a surface of the secondary side portion. The ridge is configured to engage a heel of the support hand thereby allowing the support hand to absorb a portion of a recoil force when the firearm is fired.

Abstract: A magazine insertion funnel for facilitating the insertion of a magazine into an aperture of a firearm designed for receiving the magazine. The funnel includes a central well with a narrow opening to be positioned adjacent to the aperture, and a wide opening that is distal from the aperture. The well includes a narrow section that is adjacent to the aperture, a wide section that is distal from the aperture, and a waist dividing the two sections. The narrow section has a first frustorectangular shape at a first insertion angle, and the wide section has a second frustorectangular shape at a second insertion angle. The second insertion angle is larger than the first insertion angle.

Abstract: An insert for repair or increase durability of 1911-style firearms is disclosed. In addition, a grip modification particularly suited for concealed carry is disclosed.

Abstract: A grip cover assembly for a handgrip of a firearm may include modular side panels joined by a resilient finger bridge. Openings may be formed between the finger bridge and the side panels to expose a portion of the underlying handgrip surface. A laser sighting device may be housed in one of the side panels, with an adjustable laser emitter having a substantially vertical orientation. A laser beam emitted by the laser emitter may be redirected to a substantially horizontal beam path by a reflector, also housed in the side panel.

Abstract: A pistol grip that assists in bump firing a pistol is disclosed. The bump fire grip may comprise a partially hollow exterior shaft that can contain an interior shaft. The interior shaft can be sized to slide from the front to the back of the exterior shaft, and vice versa. The interior shaft can slide on one or more pins, wherein the pins are lockedly engaged in the exterior shaft, pass through the interior shaft, but are not attached to the interior shaft. The bump fire grip can also employ a male/female grove design such that male groves on the exterior shaft can receive female groves on the interior shaft. The interior shaft can slide on the male/female groves. The bump fire grip can also include a locking mechanism, which, when engaged, can prevent the interior shaft from sliding within the exterior shaft, prohibiting bump firing.

Abstract: A firearm includes a trigger and a handle. The handle is configured to be gripped by the hand of a user of the firearm. The handle includes a front portion located under the trigger and facing the firing direction, a back portion located on a rear side of the handle facing a direction opposite of the firing direction, and primary and secondary side portions located between the front portion and the back portion. The primary side portion is configured to receive the shooting hand of the user and the secondary side portion is configured to receive the support hand of the user. The secondary side portion includes an elongated ridge protruding away from a surface of the secondary side portion. The ridge is configured to engage a heel of the support hand thereby allowing the support hand to absorb a portion of a recoil force when the firearm is fired.

Abstract: A grip for an AR-10 and AR-15 automatic rifle comprises a skeletonized frame that mates with the receiver of the automatic rifle. The skeletonized frame includes a plurality of frame members that interconnect at angles to reinforce the structural integrity of the frame. The skeletonized frame comprises an open area. The open area stores items pertinent to operation of the automatic rifle. The frame is also configured to receive multiple interchangeable grip panels for altering the visual and functional aspects of the grip. The interchangeable grip panels detachably recess into an appropriate section of the frame, such that their edges are protected from damage from inadvertent impact and abrasion. For example, the grip panels provide a texture that helps cushion the palm of the hand, or accommodate left hands and/or right hands. The panels align through an alignment pin that passes through the opening of the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed are recoil-inhibiting grips for handguns that minimize recoil without sacrificing aiming accuracy. The grips may provide both recoil inhibition and grip stability by incorporating a vibration-damping elastomeric strategically positioned in only the back surface of a handgun grip (e.g., facing the palm). The elastomeric insert may be incorporated in the top section of the rear surface of the grip, where the bulk of the recoil force meets the user's palm.

Abstract: An ammunition magazine base pad retaining plate is provided with a protrusion including a shaft portion, a flange portion having a lager cross sectional diameter than the shaft portion, and a longitudinal slot to allow lateral compression. When attached to a magazine base pad in a magazine assembly, the configuration of the base pad retaining plate eliminates the possibility that the base pad retaining plate will disengage from the base pad resulting in catastrophic disassembly of the ammunition magazine.

Abstract: A manually-actuated slide-action handle (22) for a semi-automatic firearm. The handle has a chassis portion (58) and a length-adjustable shoulder stock portion (60) to enable a user to alter the trigger pull length of the firearm. A finger rest (82) stabilizes the end of a user's trigger finger stretched in front of the firearm trigger. The finger rest is detachable from the chassis and has a generally U-shaped configuration that is adapted to connect to the handle in either a right-handed position or an inverted left-handed position. A lock switch (116) is located on the grip base of a pistol grip feature (66) to selectively arrest relative sliding movement between the firing unit and the handle. A brake (76) is controlled by an engagement lever to selectively remove play between the handle and the firing unit portion of the firearm for competitive slow shooting.

Abstract: Covers for key lock mounting systems on small arms such as the AR or M4 family of rifles and carbines can provide protection for the firearm and comfort for the operator. The cover has keyhole grips that are pressed into the key lock mounting points in mounting system. The cover is held seated against the surface of the mounting system by the shape and resilience of keyhole grips. V-notch keyhole grips can attach to keyhole shaped mounting points and slot shaped mounting points.

Abstract: A laminate material having a decorative appearance has a plurality of layers that are bonded together with at least one of the layers having a first orientation. A portion of at least one of the layers adjacent to an exterior surface of the material is deviated into a second orientation differing from the first orientation. The exterior surface of the material is substantially flat, thereby revealing multiple layers at the exterior surface. Each layer may comprise a sheet that is pre-impregnated with a thermosetting resin. A form having a surface feature may be pressed into the exterior surface of the material while the layers are bonded together to deviate a portion of at least one of the layers adjacent to an exterior surface of the material into the second orientation. The invention also includes a method of generating a laminate material having a decorative appearance.

Abstract: The palm shelf insert consists of insert, palm shelf, and fastener components. The palm shelf component is adjustably attached to the insert component, allowing the user to customize fit. This allows users with different hand sizes to utilize the palm shelf insert comfortably. The modular structure of the palm shelf insert, allows the user to use the components of the device interchangeably. One benefit of the present invention is that it enables the attachment of a palm shelf to a permanently-attached pistol grip. The palm shelf insert adds stability to the rifle, giving the user a stable platform on which to rest the rifle. It aids the user in maintaining a comfortable hand position and stabilizes the weapon. The palm shelf insert is inserted into the hollow cavity of permanently-attached pistol grip and is custom-made to fit any of a multitude of weapons.

Abstract: A firearm with replaceable grip in one embodiment includes a grip frame, a grip, and a rotary camlock mechanism configured to lock and unlock the grip from the grip frame. The camlock mechanism may be rotated between locked and unlocked positions preventing or enabling removal of the grip from the grip frame. In one embodiment, the camlock mechanism includes a movable blocking surface engageable with the grip to block its removal. The camlock mechanism in one configuration may comprise a rotatable locking cam that defines the blocking surface. A camtrack may be provided to convert rotary motion of the cam into linear displacement relative to the grip frame for selectively projecting or retracting the blocking surface relative to the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable grip extender for a firearm, comprising: a) an elevating mechanism, including a moveable portion on top and a fixed portion on bottom with respect to the adjustable grip, wherein both portions are pivotally connected in such a way that said moveable portion can be moved angularly with respect to said fixed portion, wherein the bottom surface of said adjustable grip extender is attached to the handle of the firearm in a position that allows a user's trigger finger to rest on said moveable portion for positioning the distal portion of said finger directly in front of the trigger of said firearm and substantially perpendicular to said trigger; and b) an adjustable mechanism for setting the elevating degree of said moveable portion in a fixed position, by changing the relative angular position between said moveable portion and said fixed portion.

Abstract: An ergonomic grip for a revolver can be better suited to people's hands by extending the forward edge of the finger interface forward to near the lower portion of the trigger guard. The palm interface and the finger interface can intersect or nearly intersect at the bottom of the grip. The grip has a substantially cone shaped cross-section.

Abstract: A handgun curved to correspond more closely with the contours of a person's body, achieving a comfortable fit when the handgun is worn for any appreciable amount of time on the person's body. The handgun housing is inclusive of a top portion, an intermediate portion, and a grip portion, which may be separately connected or integrally formed parts sharing a radius of curvature to form asymmetric left and right sides, particularly a concave side and a convex side. This asymmetry extends beyond the grip portion and includes at least a portion of the trigger guard and a portion of the magazine securing clip.

Abstract: A firearm includes a frame having at least one interior receptacle defined by opposed interior walls and having opposed guide rails extending from the opposed interior walls, and at least one modular housing disposed in the receptacle and accommodating at least one operational component of the firearm. The modular housing is defined by opposed sidewalls having opposed guide channels formed therein, the guide channels being configured to selectively engage the guide rails to facilitate the aligning of the modular housing with respect to the interior receptacle. The at least one operational component and the modular housing are pre-assembled together as an integrated unit for drop-in insertion into the receptacle during assembly of the firearm.

Abstract: Example cartridge magazines for use within a curved handle of certain pistols have a laterally curved housing so that the pistols and magazines can fit comfortably along a user's body. Such curved pistols and magazines are particularly suited for carrying within a shirt or pants pocket. A curved pistol loaded with a curved magazine, for instance, can be carried comfortably in one pocket while an extra loaded magazine can be carried in another pocket. Example magazines carry single and multiple rows of cartridges along appropriately sized curved housings. The magazine's curvature provides a user with a prominent tactile feature that quickly indicates in which direction the magazine should be inserted within the pistol.

Abstract: Extendable tangs are used to increase the surface area of grips so as to better enable users with larger hands to adequately control smaller items. Tangs are stowed within the body of a grip and deployed through one of a number of mechanisms, including spring-loaded and non-spring loaded mechanisms.

Abstract: Slip-on handgun grips which contribute to accuracy and speed of target acquisition and make shooting a handgun a more pleasant experience by providing a comfortable, secure grip; and by isolating a shooter's thumb from impact and reducing shock, muzzle jump, twist, and recoil when the handgun is fired. The grip is fabricated from a stretchable elastomeric material. This material plus breakaway technology, external grooving, and a thumb-isolating tab maximize the enumerated benefits.

Abstract: A weapons container for releasing a defense weapon includes a cabinet, a cabinet door, and an interior securing the defense weapon. Upon detection of a fingerprint input by a biometric sensor, a surveillance camera captures video and an audio intercom provides communication with a central command center. A recording system saves the video and audio to a storage database. A delay release lock secures the defense weapon for an amount of time and releases the defense weapon depending on a signal from the central command center. A communications system is connected over a network to the central command center, a local authority, and an emergency responder. The communications system notifies the local authority or the emergency responder upon detection of the fingerprint input and streams the video and audio to the central command center and at least one of the local authority and the emergency responder over the Internet.

Abstract: A handgun forearm support suitable, for example, for target and competitive handgun shooting, includes a grip adaptor configured to engage the grip of a handgun, an intermediate joint member that attaches to a proximal end of the grip adaptor with a pivot assembly, and a forearm brace that rotatably and lockably engages a proximal end of the intermediate joint member. Preferably the locking engagement is hand-operable, for example a joint having mating parts with interlocking radial teeth, with a wing nut and bolt engagement. The grip adaptor may insert into a recess in the handgun grip, or engage the sides of the handgun grip. One or more removably locking pins or screws lock the handgun to the grip adaptor.

Abstract: A handgun converter enclosing a handgun and allowing the user to operate the handgun with full and increased functionality and enhanced safety. The combined weapon endows the handgun with increased stability and accuracy due to additional supports, versatility by adding rails, and with an additional mechanical latch mechanism supporting safe use. The handgun converter is constructed to allow quick mounting and release of the handgun, to enhance weapon versatility.

Abstract: A forearm-gripping stabilizing attachment for a handgun that has a support structure extending rearwardly from the rear end of the handgun is provided. The forearm-gripping stabilizing attachment includes a body having a passage longitudinally extending therein. The support structure of the handgun is telescopically receivable by the passage to secure the stabilizing attachment to the handgun. The body is further configured to receive and grip a user's forearm such that the support structure extends along the user's forearm. The stabilizing attachment is particularly useful in aiding a physically disabled user with handling the handgun because the handgun essentially becomes an extension of the user's forearm such that the user may actually release his or her grip from the handgun to relax the user's hand between firing while still maintaining proper control of the handgun at all times.

Abstract: A firearm grip sleeve with retention feature has a body including a central bore and a meeting element. The mating element is connected to a mating feature on the frame of a firearm. The mating element is connected to a mating feature on the frame of a firearm. The mating element prevents undesirable movement of the body with respect to the firearm while the mating feature is connected to the mating element. The mating element may prevent axial movement and upward longitudinal movement of the body. The firearm may include a removable back strap insert.