Patent ID: 6705038
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
A mounting assembly for mounting an accessory to a weapon frame having at least one slot formed in a side thereof, said mounting assembly comprising:a jaw including an engagement portion; a body having a pair of rails configured to accept said accessory, said body also having at least one opening configured to accept said engagement portion and said body having a biasing member slot formed therein; and a biasing member slidably disposed in said biasing member slot, said biasing member slidable between a first position and a second position, said biasing member in said first position being substantially within said biasing member slot to provide a biasing force against said jaw to force said engagement portion through said at least one opening in said body and into said slot to secure said mounting assembly to said weapon frame, said biasing member in said second position being substantially outside said biasing member slot to enable said engagement portion to release from said slot to thereby release said mounting assembly from said weapon frame.