Handgun slide to frame adapter

US20170191769A1Inactive Publication Date: 2017-07-06ADAMS ARMS
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2017-07-06
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An adapter for utilizing a handgun slide manufactured for use on a common generation and version of handgun frame to make its use capable on a newer generation or versions frame having different dimensional features. The adapter makes allows use of a slide assembly comprising of a slide, barrel, recoil spring and guide from previous generations on more recent generations of the same handgun. The adapter is mounted on the previous versions dust cover creating a new geometry to allow for proper function inside the newer generation's frame. The adapter includes a bushing. The earlier generation's slides have an outer surface shape smaller than the newer generation slide with the adapter creating the geometry necessary for compatibility.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a non-provisional application of U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 219,559, filed Sep. 16, 2015, which application is incorporated herein by reference as though fully contained herein.FIELD OF INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to firearms, and more particularly to an auto loading handgun, more particularly semi-automatic handguns. More particularly this invention specifically pertains to a device in the form of an adapter having a bushing that allows for the use of the slide of a first handgun, having a spring guide rod assembly, with the frame or body of a second handgun.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Automatic / semiautomatic pistol carries a slide / barrel assembly that slides longitudinally along a frame. A spring braced between the slide and frame holds the slide / barrel assembly in a forward and closed position. A cartridge chamber exists within this slide / barrel assembly. In the forward position, the rear ...

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[0027]In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and within which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments by which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention

[0028]FIGS. 1A-1B show a first embodiment of the invention. The invention 10 of this embodiment includes slide 20 having guide rod cover 22, barrel 25, bushing 30, guide rod 40 around which spring 50 is configured and frame 60. Slide 20 (including guide rod cover 22), barrel 25, guide rod 40 and spring 50 are collectively referenced as slide assembly 100.

[0029]In one illustrative embodiment, slide assembly 100 (again including slide 20, barrel 25, guide rod 40 and spring 50) includes components designed for a Glock Generation 3 or earlier generation (hereinafter G3). In this illustrat...