Patent ID: 7194836
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: F41C

Abstract:
1. A gun attachment adapted to be fitted to a handgun having a vertical, longitudinal and lateral axis and a subframe and a slide, the handgun having a laterally extending member and a trigger guard, the gun attachment being adapted to maintain the slide in battery when an external force is applied thereto, the gun attachment comprising: a) a locking system having an extension member having a forward surface that is adapted to engage the trigger guard of the handgun, an engagement surface adapted to positionally engage the laterally extending member, b) a base region comprising a slotted surface defining an open region adapted to engage the subframe of the handgun, c) a forward member extending vertically having a forward engagement surface adapted to have the external force applied thereto and transfer the energy of said force to the subframe of the handgun, d) whereas the extension member is adapted to move with respect to the base region and forcefully engage the trigger guard to provide a positive torque whereby the slotted surface forcefully engages the subframe and the gun attachment adapted to be rigidly attached to the handgun and if said external force is applied to the forward member of the gun attachment in the longitudinal direction, said external force is transferred to the subframe of the handgun whereby maintaining the slide of the handgun in battery.