Patent ID: 6477802
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: F41A,F41C

Abstract:
A handgun, comprising:a frame, the frame configured for receiving and supporting components of the handgun assembled thereto, said components including a slide with a main body portion having a length extending between a forward end of said slide and a rearward end of said slide, said slide further including a recoil spring receiving portion extending from said forward end rearwardly along a portion of said length of said slide, said frame including: a forwardly extending portion of said frame having a weight distribution and having a dust cover with a forward end coextensive with the forward end of said slide when the handgun is assembled; a firing component receiving portion coupled to said forwardly extending portion, wherein said firing component receiving portion includes a trigger guard, said trigger guard having a forward circular portion with a radius measured from a first center R1 and a rearward circular portion with a radius measured from a second center R2, said forward end of said frame being located about 4.22 inches or less from said first center R1 to increase said weight distribution of said forwardly extending portion; and a handgrip portion coupled to said firing component receiving portion.