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 c
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.
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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 substantiall
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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; anda 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. 2. The forend of claim 1, wherein the adapter module comprises a substantially arcuate upper surface that substantially conforms to a portion of a lower surface of the barrel. 3. The forend of claim 1, wherein the adapter module comprises a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubular magazine of the firearm concentrically therein. 4. The forend of claim 1, wherein: the adapter module is a first adapter module;the firearm is a first firearm; andthe accessory module is configured to be coupled to at least one surface of a second adapter module configured differently from the first adapter module and to mount below a barrel and in front of a receiver of a second firearm configured differently from the first firearm. 5. The forend of claim 4, further comprising the second adapter module. 6. The forend of claim 1, wherein the accessory module is coupled to the adapter module by an adhesive. 7. The forend of claim 1, wherein the accessory module is releasably coupled to the adapter module. 8. The forend of claim 7, further comprising a plurality of fasteners configured to releasably couple the accessory module to the adapter module, wherein at least one of the fasteners comprises a roll pin. 9. The forend of claim 1, wherein at least one of the adapter module and the accessory module comprises a molded plastic. 10. The forend of claim 1, wherein the firearm is a shotgun. 11. 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;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 accessory module comprises a lighting device comprising a light source; andfirst and second user operable switches disposed on first and second lateral sides of the accessory module and disposed in substantially symmetrical alignment with each other in relation to a longitudinal axis of the accessory module, each switch being configured to adjust an operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation thereof. 12. The forend of claim 11, wherein: the operation is a first operation;the forend further comprises a third user operable switch disposed on the first lateral side of the accessory module and configured to adjust a second operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation of the third switch; anda surface of the second lateral side is disposed in substantially symmetrical alignment with the third switch. 13. A method, comprising: installing an elongated adapter module on a firearm, the adapter module being configured to mount below a barrel of the firearm and in front of a receiver thereof, and having a long axis and lower and external side surfaces defining a plug;coupling an elongated accessory module to the adapter module, wherein the coupling comprises sliding the plug into the socket in a direction substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the adapter module; andwherein the accessory module comprises: 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,a lighting device comprising a light source,an aperture disposed in a lateral side of the accessory module, anda user operable switch protruding through the aperture and configured to adjust an operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation thereof. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the adapter module comprises a substantially arcuate upper surface that substantially conforms to a portion of a lower surface of the barrel. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the adapter module comprises a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubular magazine of the firearm concentrically therein. 16. The method of claim 13, wherein: the adapter module is a first adapter module;the firearm is a first firearm; andthe method further comprises: decoupling the accessory module from the first adapter module, andcoupling the accessory module to at least one surface of a second adapter module configured differently from the first adapter and to mount below a barrel and in front of a receiver of a second firearm that is configured differently from the first firearm. 17. The method of claim 13, wherein the coupling comprises affixing the accessory module to the adapter module by an adhesive. 18. The method of claim 13, wherein the coupling comprises releasably coupling the accessory module to the adapter module. 19. The method of claim 13, wherein the accessory module is coupled to the adapter module by a plurality of fasteners, at least one of the fasteners comprising a roll pin. 20. The method of claim 13; wherein at least one of the adapter module and the accessory module comprises a molded plastic. 21. The method of claim 13, wherein the firearm is a shotgun. 22. A method, comprising: installing an elongated adapter module on a firearm, the adapter module being configured to mount below a barrel of the firearm and in front of a receiver thereof; and having a long axis and lower and external side surfaces defining a plug;coupling an elongated accessory module to the adapter module, wherein the coupling comprises sliding the plug into the socket in a direction substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the adapter module; andwherein the accessory module comprises: 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,a lighting device comprising a light source, andfirst and second user operable switches disposed on first and second lateral sides of the accessory module and disposed in substantially symmetrical alignment with each other in relation to a longitudinal axis of the accessory module, each switch being configured to adjust an operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation thereof. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein: the operation is a first operation;the accessory module comprises a third user operable switch disposed on the first lateral side of the accessory module and configured to adjust a second operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation thereof; anda surface of the second lateral side is disposed in substantially symmetrical alignment with the third switch. 24. A method, comprising: operating a forend for a firearm having a barrel and a receiver, the forend comprising: an elongated adapter module mounted below the barrel and in front of the receiver, 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; andan elongated accessory module 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 plug in a complementary mating engagement,a lighting device comprising a light source,an aperture in a lateral side of the accessory module,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, andthe operating comprises manipulating the switch. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the adapter module comprises a substantially arcuate upper surface that substantially conforms to a portion of a lower surface of the barrel. 26. The method of claim 24, wherein the adapter module comprises a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubular magazine of the firearm concentrically therein. 27. A method, comprising: operating a forend for a firearm having a barrel and a receiver, the forend comprising: an elongated adapter module mounted below the barrel and in front of the receiver, the adapter module having a long axis and lower and external side surfaces defining a plug; andan elongated accessory module 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,a lighting device comprising a light source,first and second user operable switches disposed on first and second lateral sides of the accessory module and in substantially symmetrical alignment with each other in relation to a longitudinal axis of the accessory module,each switch is configured to adjust an operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation thereof, andthe operating comprises manipulating at least one of the switches. 28. The method of claim 27, wherein the first and second switches perform the same operation of the light source to permit ambidextrous use of the lighting device. 29. The method of claim 27, wherein: the operation is a first operation;the accessory module comprises a third user operable switch disposed on the first lateral side of the accessory module and configured to adjust a second operation of the light source in response to a user manipulation of the third switch;a surface of the second lateral side is disposed in substantially symmetrical alignment with the third switch; andthe operating further comprises manipulating the third switch. 30. The method of claim 24, wherein at least one of the adapter module and the accessory module comprises a molded plastic. 31. The method of claim 24, wherein the firearm is a pump-action shotgun. 32. The method of claim 31, wherein the operating comprises: gripping the hand grip; andpumping the shotgun.
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