Sep 22, 2026

US12742605 - Modular handgun

A modular handgun system comprises an elongated universal trigger frame having 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.

Assignee: ZEV Technologies, LLC
Inventors: Alec Daniel Wolf, Gene Anthony Velasquez
Filing date: 2025-01-16

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The patent describes a modular handgun system featuring a universal trigger frame that can be mounted to a grip frame, allowing for customization and easy assembly. This system includes a slide and barrel assembly that operates on slide rails integrated into the trigger frame, enhancing versatility in firearm design.

Claim 1

1 . A modular handgun system comprising: an elongated universal trigger frame having a pair of slide rails, said trigger frame adapted to have a trigger assembly mounted thereto; a grip frame having an elongated channel, a hand grip extending downwardly from said elongated channel, and a trigger guard extending between said elongated channel and said hand grip, said trigger frame removably mounted in said elongated channel of said grip frame; and a slide and barrel assembly slidably mounted on said slide rails of said trigger frame; wherein said trigger frame has an outwardly extending lug on each lateral side thereof and said elongated channel of said grip frame has a notch in each lateral side thereof, each said lug being received in a respective one of said notches. an elongated universal trigger frame having a pair of slide rails, said trigger frame adapted to have a trigger assembly mounted thereto; a grip frame having an elongated channel, a hand grip extending downwardly from said elongated channel, and a trigger guard extending between said elongated channel and said hand grip, said trigger frame removably mounted in said elongated channel of said grip frame; and a slide and barrel assembly slidably mounted on said slide rails of said trigger frame; wherein said trigger frame has an outwardly extending lug on each lateral side thereof and said elongated channel of said grip frame has a notch in each lateral side thereof, each said lug being received in a respective one of said notches.

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