Quick-loading pistol holster

Abstract

This invention is a semi-automatic pistol holster that allows the user to carry a pistol unloaded in normal circumstances. When in need, the user could single-handedly and quickly load the first round with the pistol still holstered. The user could then leave the loaded pistol in the holster discreetly as a pre-cautionary measure when entering into a potentially dangerous situation, or the user could immediately draw the pistol and pull the trigger to fire at target. The holster comprises two components: a holster body tailored to enclose a specific pistol model and block its front sight and slide; and a retention device that retains the pistol but also allows quick loading of the pistol while inside the holster. This invention offers an alternative holster with improved safety, flexibility, and secure retention to carry a pistol. It's also easy-to-use and simple to manufacture economically.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC OR AS A TEXT FILE VIA THE OFFICE ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM (EFS-WEB)[0004]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR A JOINT INVENTOR.[0005]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0006]The two most common handguns are the double action revolver and the semi-automatic pistol, the latter of which the present invention is designed for. A typical semi-automatic pistol, referred to as “pistol” hereafter, comprises a slide, a barrel, a recoil spring, a guiding rod, a frame, a trigger guard, a hollow handle for a magazine clip, and a firing mechanism including a trigger, hammer, etc. Normally the muzzle, slide and frame are aligned in the front. When the user pulls the slide, the bar...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a pistol holster that allows the user to carry a pistol unloaded in normal circumstances. When in need, the user can single-handedly load the first round while the pistol is still inside the holster. The holster has a proximal opening and a distal opening that allows for easy insertion and removal of the pistol. The retention device can be rotated to a "release" position, allowing the pistol to move freely inside the holster. The user can then push the pistol downward to load it, ease up the force on the handle, and pull the pistol upward out of the holster for use. The patent describes a method for safely and easily loading a pistol in a holster.

Problems solved by technology

However all three designs have major disadvantages that undermine the intended function and seem impractical for commercial application, comparing with the present invention.

This would cause confusion and cost precious seconds in a time of emergency.

The fact that the design consists of two large pieces along with five locking mechanisms makes the holster too clumsy and heavy for everyday carry and greatly increases the chance of mechanical failure.

The overall complex design evidently makes manufacturing difficult and uneconomical.

In situations like every day carry where frequent movement and external impact are expected, the pistol appears to be prone to loosing frictional engagement and dropping out of the holster unintendedly.

This increases the chance of accidental discharge, not only during normal carry, but also when the user has to apply strong force to overcome the friction to load and withdraw pistol.

Therefore it only works on limited number of pistol models with only the muzzle sticking out when the slide is pulled.

It is not compatible with mainstream semi-automatic pistols in the market like Glock and Sig Sauer.

So a mere hole in the front would block the guiding rod and pistol frame, making it impossible to load a round.

Unfortunately most pistol models have curvy edges in the front of the slide, providing very limited surface and friction for the two hooks to hold back the slide steadily.

This design, similarly to Abushaev's, would jam the pistol if the user tries to load a pistol that's already loaded.

However there's nothing to secure the pistol from moving further downward.

The pistol could be accidentally pushed downward to load even with the strap engaged.

There are also a number of older patents aimed to provide similar functionality yet are disadvantageous to the present invention.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,763,587 (October 1973) also has similar disadvantages as that of Kovalchuk because it's not compatible with mainstream semi-automatic pistols with the muzzle, guiding rod, and the pistol frame all sticking out while loading.

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