Modular firearm forend

摘要

In one embodiment, a forend for a firearm includes an adapter module configured to mount below a barrel and in front of a receiver of a specific model of a firearm, such as a shotgun, and a universal firearm accessory module coupled to one or more surfaces of the adapter module. The adapter module can include an upper surface that substantially conforms to a lower surface of the barrel, a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubular magazine of the firearm concentrically therein, and lower and external side surfaces defining a plug. The accessory module can include a firearm accessory and an upper and internal side surfaces defining a socket configured to receive the plug of the adapter module in a complementary plug-in engagement. The accessory can be a source of a light useful for illuminating a target or aiming the firearm.

主权项

1. A forend for a firearm, comprising:
an elongated adapter module configured to mount below a barrel of the firearm and in front of a receiver of the firearm, the adapter module having a long axis and lower and external side surfaces defining a plug, wherein the lower surface defines a substantially arcuate convex contour; an elongated accessory module configured to be coupled to the adapter module and comprising an external surface defining a hand grip and upper and internal side surfaces defining an open socket configured to receive the plug in a complementary plug-in engagement and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the adapter module, wherein the upper surface defines a substantially arcuate concave contour configured to receive the substantially arcuate convex contour of the in a complementary mating engagement wherein the accessory module comprises a lighting device comprising a light source; an aperture in a lateral side of the accessory module; and a user operable switch protruding through the aperture and configured to adjust an operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation of the switch.