Accessories attached to firearm magazine

Abstract

In a first aspect, a mounting system to mount accessories to the magazine or magazine baseplate of a firearm is provided. In a more specific best mode, a handgun forearm brace and recoil suppression support, for example, for target shooting, training, and improved aim is discussed. The support structure is connected via a locking mechanism to the base of the handgun detachable magazine and extending rearward to a rear connector. The forearm brace is further configured to allow it to adjust and extend either above and over the forearm of the shooter or below the forearm of the shooter. This improved support connecting to the base of the magazine via a locking mechanism can be used as a universal support for all guns with a detachable magazine without requiring any alternations, modifications, or attachments to the gun itself.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) based upon Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 090,949, entitled “GUN ARM BRACE ATTACHED TO DETACHABLE MAGAZINE”, filed Dec. 12, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a stabilizing attachment for a handgun, and more particularly, to an attachment for a handgun with a detachable magazine that secures to the base of the magazine and engages a shooter's forearm.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Several firearms utilize magazines to hold ammunition. Such firearms include auto and semi-automatic pistols. Small firearms, handguns, pistols, and the like can generate considerable recoil forces. Muzzle rise is a common phenomenon in all widely used firearms. Muzzle rise reduces accuracy of the firearm and makes it difficult to engage a target for a subsequent round. In addition, untrained shooters an...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a firearm that allows for the attachment of various aftermarket devices without needing to modify the firearm itself. This is achieved through a detachable locking mechanism that can be connected to the magazine base or the magazine itself. This allows for quick and easy swapping of accessories by simply changing the magazine, which is a relatively inexpensive replacement part. Overall, this innovation simplifies the process of upgrading a firearm.

Problems solved by technology

Small firearms, handguns, pistols, and the like can generate considerable recoil forces.

Muzzle rise reduces accuracy of the firearm and makes it difficult to engage a target for a subsequent round.

In addition, untrained shooters and shooters under stressful circumstances can flinch in anticipation of the recoil causing the muzzle to go off target.

Because the firearm's recoil forces release suddenly when the firearm is fired, it is difficult for the muscles in the hand, wrist, and forearm to provide the necessary counter force to cancel out the recoil forces.

Handguns also typically have very short barrels.

So while the barrel and the ammunition may be manufactured for accurate shooting, a small flinch, shake, or unsteadiness by the shooter will translate into a wide margin of error with respect to the intended target.

Examples of prior art using this method include: US 2014 / 0182181 A1, US 2014 / 0053447 A1, and U.S. Pat. No. 3,648,396 A. While effective to an extent, each of these examples has significant limitations:US 2014 / 0182181 A1 can only be used on handguns with a buffer tube by strapping the handgun to the shooter's wrist.

Very few handguns are designed and manufactured with a buffer tube so this is a significant limitation.

As would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, strapping the firearm to the forearm is time consuming for the shooter, and limits the shooter's ability to switch quickly to a different firearm which is undesirable.2014 / 0053447 A1, and U.S. Pat. No. 3,648,396 A can only be used on a very limited number of handguns with a grip that is manufactured by the handgun manufacturer or altered by a gunsmith to allow the brace support to be attached to the grip of the handgun.

However, similar to problems with the techniques above, all of these examples require attaching the support brace to the handgun or the grip of the handgun, which requires the handgun to either be manufactured with a grip that supports such an attachment or the grip must be altered by an experienced gunsmith to allow for the brace to be attached.

For example, the first method may work acceptably for many smaller caliber handguns as the recoil forces generated are small and can be easy absorbed by the forearm, but would be difficult to implement safely for larger caliber handguns which can generate as much as 45 pounds recoil force.

As such the method would be less effective or useful for individuals with a disability or a weak wrist.

All prior art suffers from a few significant limitations:they all are designed to be attached directly to the handgun, usually the grip;they all are designed to allow the shooter to suppress recoil by having the brace twist into the shooter's arm during a discharge or stabilize the firearm during discharge by applying pressure to the brace, thereby making the wrist rigid, but not both; andfor all practical purposes, they are limited to a handful of firearm models that are manufactured with the necessary buffer tube or the necessary screws in the grip to allow these devices to be attached.

Attaching the support to the handgun is a significant limitation.

In addition, many handguns do not have grips that are screwed to the frame that can be used to attach a support apparatus.

As for the select few handguns manufactured with screws on removable grips, there are practical and market limitations with the idea of developing replacement grips which allow a brace to be attached to the handgun.

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