Abstract: A handgrip for a weapon having an opening extending from a bottom surface to a top surface, the opening defined by an elliptical cross-section and a tapered wall, and a cartridge clip defined by an elliptical cross-section and a tapered wall configured to frictionally engage the tapered wall of the handgrip. In a second embodiment, the tapered wall of the clip is provided with raised ribs, for increasing the frictional engagement of the tapered walls. The handgrip may also be provided with a distinctively colored notch to indicate that the clip has been pushed too far into the hollow handgrip. The clip is provided with a pivotally mounted pull ring to enable extraction of the clip from the hollow handgrip. The pull ring can be latched in an inoperative positive by a ring catch provided on the clip's base. The clip is molded of resilient rubber-like material.