An interchangeable element attachment system, including at least some of a bolt catch, wherein an attachment aperture is formed through a portion of an upper button portion of the bolt catch; an assist lever, wherein one or more attachment aperture engaging projections extend from a portion of an assist lever second side, within an attachment portion of the assist lever, wherein a portion of the attachment aperture engaging projection is received within at least a portion of the attachment aperture of the bolt catch, such that one or more portions of the attachment aperture engaging projection are abutted against one or more corresponding portions of the attachment aperture, and wherein an at least partially internally threaded fastener recess extends within the attachment portion; and a fastener positionable through the aligned attachment aperture and fastener recess to assist in attaching or coupling the assist lever to the bolt catch.
A compression screw attachment system, including an attachment base having at least one projection, wherein an at least partially internally threaded compression screw recess extends from a terminal surface of the projection; at least one at least partially externally threaded compression screw, rotatable within the compression screw recess between a retracted position and an extended position; and one or more attachment elements, each having an attachment element recess, wherein a compression screw aperture is formed through the recess bottom wall, wherein if the compression screw is in the retracted position, the attachment element recess is slidably mateable with the projection of the attachment base and wherein the compression screw is threadedly rotatable to the extended position, wherein at least a portion of a head portion of the compression screw contacts a surface of the recess bottom wall and provides a force to urge the recess against the projection.
A firearm safety selector lever, including at least some of a lever element having a head portion and an extension portion, wherein the extension portion includes an extension portion top wall and an extension portion sidewall; a visual element recess extending from an open first end formed in a terminal sidewall portion of the extension portion sidewall through at least a portion of the extension portion; a primary viewing aperture extending from the extension portion top wall to at least a portion of the visual element recess; and a visual element at least partially positionable within the visual element recess such that at least a portion of the visual element is viewable through the primary viewing aperture.
A magazine retention device, including at least some of a body portion that extends along a longitudinal axis of the body portion, wherein at least one cavity is defined within the body portion, wherein the at least one cavity is operable to receive at least a portion of a magazine at least partially therein, wherein a front sight extends from the body portion and a rear sight extends from the body portion, and wherein the front sight and the rear sight are aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the magazine retention device; and an attachment portion that extends from the body portion to allow the magazine retention device to be attached or coupled to a rail element, such that the longitudinal axis of the magazine retention device is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rail element.
A takedown pin for a firearm, having at least some of a head; a shank, wherein the shank extends from the head to a terminal surface; a projection extending from at least a portion of the terminal surface; a first groove or slot formed in at least a portion of the shank; a second groove or slot formed in at least a portion of the shank, wherein the first end of the first groove or slot is positioned at a spaced apart location from the first end of the second groove or slot; and a connecting groove or slot formed between the first end of the first groove or slot and the first end of the second groove or slot.
F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
F41A 11/00 - Assembly or disassembly features; Modular concepts; Articulated or collapsible guns
A modular muzzle device adapter system having an adapter, wherein the adapter comprises an adapter body portion and an adapter projection portion, wherein the adapter includes an adapter barrel aperture formed so as to extend through the adapter; and a muzzle device, wherein the muzzle device comprises a muzzle device body portion and a muzzle device recess, wherein the muzzle device is repeatably securable to and removable from the adapter, via at least some interaction between the adapter projection portion of the adapter and the muzzle device recess of the muzzle device.
A safety selector lever, including at least some of a lever element having a head portion and an extension portion, the extension portion includes an extension portion top wall, two extension portion sidewalls, and an extension portion bottom wall, a visual element recess is formed through at least a portion of the extension portion, at least a primary viewing aperture extends from the extension portion top wall to at least a portion of the visual element recess, and a securing screw aperture extends from the extension portion bottom wall to the visual element recess; a visual element is at least partially positionable within the visual element recess; and a securing screw is rotatably engageable within at least a portion of the securing screw aperture, such that a terminal end of the securing screw extends to contact at least a portion of the visual element within the visual element recess.
A magazine release button assembly for a firearm, including at least some of a button member, wherein the button member includes a projection extending from an end of the button member, and wherein the projection comprises a dovetail projection; and a finger pad member, wherein the finger pad member includes a recess, wherein the recess comprises a dovetail recess, wherein the dovetail recess is mateable with the dovetail projection of the button member, and wherein the finger pad member is secured to the end of the button member via interaction of the dovetail projection and the dovetail recess.
A charging assembly having at least a charging bar with a protrusion having a bolt carrier engaging shoulder formed by the protrusion, a gas tube aperture formed through the charging bar protrusion, a first charging bar channel formed from a first end to the charging bar protrusion and a second charging bar channel formed from the charging bar protrusion to the second end, the gas tube aperture provides an aperture between the charging bar channels; a handle element removably attached or coupled to the charging bar; at least a portion of the charging bar is positionable within at least a portion of an upper receiver of the firearm and extends into a firearm handguard and the bolt carrier engagement shoulder is positioned to engage a shoulder of a bolt carrier; and wherein the handle element extends from the charging bar, through a handle element aperture formed through the handguard.
An interchangeable safety selector, including at least some of a generally cylindrical lock member rotatable between at least a safe and at least one fire position; at least one recess formed in each end of the lock member; and at least two lever members, each lever member having at least one projection mateable with the at least one recess of the lock member, wherein the lever members are interchangeable, and wherein at least one of the lever members is securable to a first end of the lock member via interaction of the at least one projection and the at least one recess.
F41A 17/74 - Hammer safeties, i.e. for preventing the hammer from hitting the cartridge or the firing pin
F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use
F41A 17/56 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear
F41A 17/70 - Thumb-operated sliding safeties mounted on the upside of the stock, e.g. for shotguns
F41A 17/64 - Firing-pin safeties, i.e. means for preventing movement of slidably-mounted strikers
A folding pistol has an elongated trigger bar movable between a bar rear position in which discharge of the firearm is disabled, and a bar forward position operable to discharge the firearm, a trigger body connected to the trigger bar and movable between a first body position in which the trigger bar is maintained in the bar rear position and a second body position in which the trigger bar is in the bar forward position, a trigger lever movable with respect to the body between an extended position in which the trigger lever depends downwardly away from the frame and a folded position in which the trigger lever extends forward along the frame, and the trigger lever having a first body contact surface configured to restrain the trigger body in the first body position when the trigger lever is in the folded position, such that discharge is prevented.
A magazine release blocking system including a blocking element and a magazine release, wherein the blocking element is positionable at least partially within a blocking element channel extending between an upper surface of a lower receiver and a magazine release button receiving cavity or a magazine release receiving cavity, and wherein the blocking element is movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, wherein if the blocking element is in the engaged position, at least a portion of the blocking element extends such that at least a portion of the blocking element inhibits movement of the magazine release or the magazine release button, and wherein if an upper receiver of the firearm is operably positioned atop the lower receiver a surface of the upper receiver urges the blocking element to the engaged position.
A windowed ejection port cover having an ejection port cover body; a window aperture formed through the body; a window element, wherein the window element is formed so as to be at least partially received within the window aperture; and a window coupling element utilized to attach or couple at least a portion of the window element within at least a portion of the window aperture.
A magazine release block including a blocking element and a lower receiver of a firearm, wherein the lower receiver comprises a blocking element channel extending between an upper surface of the lower receiver and a magazine release button receiving cavity, wherein the blocking element is positioned within the blocking element channel, and wherein the blocking element is movable between a disengaged position wherein the blocking element does not inhibit movement of a magazine release button and an engaged position wherein at least a portion of the blocking element inhibit movement of a magazine release button, and wherein when an upper receiver of the firearm is operably positioned atop the lower receiver a surface of the upper receiver urges the blocking element to the engaged position.
A folding pistol has a frame having slide rails adapted to receive a slide, a grip defining a magazine passage pivotally connected to the frame at a first pivot and having a free end extending away from the first pivot, the grip being movable between an extended position in which the pistol is operable, and a stowed position in which the free end of the grip is adjacent the frame, a forward trigger guard element pivotally connected to the frame at a second pivot, a lower trigger guard element connected to the forward trigger guard element at a third pivot, and the lower trigger guard element connected to the grip at a fourth pivot. The first, second, third, and fourth pivots may be at different locations. There may be a trigger connected to the frame at a selected one of the first, second, third, and fourth pivots.
A takedown pin for a firearm, having at least some of a head; a shank, wherein the shank extends from the head to a terminal surface; a projection extending from at least a portion of the terminal surface; a first groove or slot formed in at least a portion of the shank; a second groove or slot formed in at least a portion of the shank, wherein the first end of the first groove or slot is positioned at a spaced apart location from the first end of the second groove or slot; and a connecting groove or slot formed between the first end of the first groove or slot and the first end of the second groove or slot.
A magazine release block including a blocking element and a lower receiver of a firearm, wherein the lower receiver comprises a blocking element channel extending between an upper surface of the lower receiver and a magazine release button receiving cavity, wherein the blocking element is positioned within the blocking element channel, and wherein the blocking element is movable between a disengaged position wherein the blocking element does not inhibit movement of a magazine release button and an engaged position wherein at least a portion of the blocking element inhibits movement of said magazine release button, and wherein when an upper receiver of the firearm is operably positioned atop the lower receiver a surface of the upper receiver urges the blocking element to the engaged position.
A recoil buffer system having a buffer element, wherein the buffer element extends from a first buffer element end to a second buffer element end; a shoulder extending from a portion of the buffer element; a spacer, wherein the spacer extends from a first spacer end to a second spacer end, wherein the spacer is slidable along at least a portion of the buffer element; a first recoil spring, wherein the first recoil spring extends from a first end of the first recoil spring to a second end of the first recoil spring; and a second recoil spring, wherein the second recoil spring is positioned between the shoulder and the first spacer end of the spacer, and wherein the first recoil spring is positioned such that a first end of the first recoil spring is abutted against and extends from the second spacer end of the spacer.
A windowed ejection port cover having an ejection port cover body; a window aperture formed through the body; a window element, wherein the window element is formed so as to be at least partially received within the window aperture; and a window coupling element utilized to attach or couple at least a portion of the window element within at least a portion of the window aperture.
A charging handle having a charging handle body including a base portion; a handle element slidably and at least partially rotatable relative to said base portion; and a latch element slidable and at least partially rotatable relative to said handle element, and wherein at least a portion of said latch element is formed so as to interact with at least a portion of said handle recess such that rotational or longitudinal movement of said handle element relative to a longitudinal axis of said charging handle produces lateral, translational movement of said latch element relative to said charging handle body.
A gas block for a firearm that includes a body portion having a longitudinal axis; a barrel borehole, adapted to receive at least a portion of a barrel therethrough, extending through the body portion, along the longitudinal axis of the body portion; a gas tube extension portion having a longitudinal axis, wherein at least a portion of the gas tube extension portion extends beyond at least a portion of the body portion; a gas tube borehole extending through the gas tube extension portion, along the longitudinal axis of the gas tube extension portion, wherein the gas tube borehole is adapted to receive at least a portion of a gas tube therein; and a gas port disposed between the barrel borehole and the gas tube borehole, such that the barrel borehole is in fluid communication with the gas tube borehole.
A charging handle having a charging handle body having at least one handle recess formed within the charging handle body; a lever element having at least one lever recess formed in a portion of the lever element, wherein at least a portion of the lever element is slidable within at least a portion of the handle recess; and a latch element having a latch protrusion extending from at least a portion of the latch element, wherein the latch protrusion is formed so as to interact with at least a portion of the lever recess such that movement of the lever element relative to a longitudinal axis of the charging handle produces lateral translational movement of the latch element relative to the charging handle body.
A recoil buffer system having a buffer element with a buffer element body portion, a buffer element knob, and a buffer element cavity; a collar; a sleeve, wherein a sleeve recess is formed so as to accept at least a portion of the buffer element body portion therein; a buffer element recoil spring, wherein the buffer element recoil spring is positioned about at least a portion of the elongate buffer element body portion, between the collar and the sleeve; and a bumper, wherein a bumper extension portion extends from a first end of the bumper to a bumper shoulder, wherein the bumper extension portion is such that at least a portion of the bumper extension portion can be fitted at least partially within the sleeve aperture.
A buttstock having a buttplate that comprises a partial hollow cylinder extending from a surface of the buttplate; a static arm extending from a first portion of the partial hollow cylinder; a dynamic arm extending from a second portion of the partial hollow cylinder, wherein the static arm is separated from the dynamic arm by a compression gap, wherein the dynamic arm can be urged toward the static arm; and an at least partially threaded static arm aperture formed through said static arm and aligned with a dynamic arm aperture formed through said dynamic arm.
A recoil buffer system having a buffer element with a buffer element body portion, a buffer element knob, and a buffer element cavity; a collar; a sleeve, wherein a sleeve recess is formed so as to accept at least a portion of the buffer element body portion therein; a buffer element recoil spring, wherein the buffer element recoil spring is positioned about at least a portion of the elongate buffer element body portion, between the collar and the sleeve; and a bumper, wherein a bumper extension portion extends from a first end of the bumper to a bumper shoulder, wherein the bumper extension portion is such that at least a portion of the bumper extension portion can be fitted at least partially within the sleeve aperture.
An ambidextrous charging handle having a body that includes a handle recess; a lever element having a lever recess formed in a forward portion of the lever element, wherein an elongate lever channel is formed through a portion of the lever element, and wherein a portion of the lever element is slidable within a portion of a handle recess such that a portion of a slide protrusion is positioned within the elongate lever channel; a latch element having a claw formed proximate a first portion of the latch element and a latch protrusion formed proximate a second portion of the latch element, wherein the latch protrusion is formed so as to interact with the lever recess such that movement of the lever element produces lateral movement of the latch element; and a spring biasing element that bias the lever element in a forward position.
An interchangeable safety selector that includes a generally cylindrical lock member rotatable between a safe and a fire position, wherein when the lock member is in the safe position a first portion of the lock member blocks movement of a portion of a firing mechanism of a firearm; a projection formed on each end of the lock member; and at least two lever members, each lever member having a recess mateable with the projection of the lock member, wherein the lever members are interchangeable, wherein one of the lever members is secured to a first end of the lock member via interaction of the projection and the recess and is further secured to the first end of the lock member via a screw.
F41A 17/62 - Thumb-operated sliding safeties mounted on the upside of the stock, e.g. for shotguns
F41A 17/56 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear
An enhanced magazine release button assembly having a button member, wherein the button member includes a projection formed on an end of the button member; and a finger pad member, wherein the finger pad member includes a recess mateable with the projection of the button member, wherein the finger pad member is secured to the end of the button member via interaction of the projection and the recess and is further secured to the end of the button member via a fastener.
A pin that includes a head and a shank that extends from a shoulder of the head to a terminal surface. A primary channel is formed in a portion of the pin and extends from a portion of the head, along a longitudinal axis of the pin, into a portion of the shank. The primary channel includes a primary recess formed proximate each end of the primary channel. An installation channel is formed in a portion of the pin that extends from a portion of the primary channel, along a longitudinal axis of the pin, towards the terminal surface. The installation channel includes an installation recess formed proximate an end of the installation channel.
A recoil management system having a buffer element with an elongate buffer element body portion, a buffer element knob, and a buffer element cavity; a collar; a sleeve, wherein a sleeve recess is formed so as to accept at least a portion of the buffer element body portion therein; a buffer element recoil spring, wherein the buffer element recoil spring is positioned about at least a portion of the elongate buffer element body portion, between the collar and the sleeve; and a bumper, wherein a bumper extension portion extends from a first end of the bumper to a bumper shoulder, wherein the bumper extension portion is such that at least a portion of the bumper extension portion can be fitted at least partially within the sleeve aperture.
A compact recoil management system having a buffer tube; an external recoil spring positioned within the internal buffer tube cavity; a buffer having a buffer extension portion, a buffer body portion, a first buffer shoulder, a second buffer shoulder, and a buffer head portion; an end cap that extends from the buffer head portion; a spacer that is slidable along at least a portion of the buffer body portion, and wherein the spacer is slidable within an internal cavity of the buffer tube; an internal recoil spring that is positioned along at least a portion of the buffer body portion, between the buffer head portion and the spacer; and a buffer head attached or coupled to the buffer extension portion.
A firearm pin that includes a head that extends from a shoulder to a crown, a face formed between the shoulder and the crown, wherein the face is formed at an angle of between approximately 1° and 89° relative to a longitudinal axis of the pivot pin, and a shank, wherein the shank includes an elongate, cylindrical shank portion that extends from a terminal surface to the shoulder.
A hinged trigger guard having a base member that includes a base member body portion; a base member projection extending from the base member body portion and having a base member aperture formed therethrough; an extension member that includes an extension member body portion; two ears extending from the extension member body portion, wherein an extension member recess is defined between at least a portion of the ears, and wherein an extension member aperture is formed through each of the ears. An extension member projection extends from the extension member body portion. The extension member is pivotably attached to the base member when the base member aperture is aligned between the extension member apertures and a pivot/installation pin is positioned within the aligned extension member apertures and base member aperture.
Improved safety selectors for firearms, which are ambidextrous and come in a plurality of interchangeable lengths and thicknesses to enable a user to select those that they feel are most desirable.
F41A 17/74 - Hammer safeties, i.e. for preventing the hammer from hitting the cartridge or the firing pin
F41A 17/56 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear
F41A 17/64 - Firing-pin safeties, i.e. means for preventing movement of slidably-mounted strikers
A multifunction tool kit for firearm maintenance has a main tool body having one or more facilities for connection of various tool components. The present invention may include a first tool component having an attachment facility adapted to removably connect to one of the facilities for connection of the main tool body. At least one of the opposing ends of the first tool component may terminate in a feature adapted to fit one or more components on a firearm. A feature may be exposed and extend outwards from the opposing sides of the main tool body when the first tool component is connected to the main tool body. The invention may also include additional tool components, such as a thread protector, an alignment gauge having a grease pot with grease cap, a throat erosion gauge, a spacer with pin punch, a stock liner tool, a muzzle wear gauge, and a handle.
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