Finger stop with integrated sling swivel

Abstract

A finger stop with a swivel attachment for attachment to the rail of a weapon. The finger stop is comprised, generally, of a cylinder, apparatus for attaching to a weapon rail, and a detachable sling swivel portion. Apparatus for securing the finger stop to a rail system include several types for securing to a number of different rail systems such as, e.g., Picatinny, KeyMod, and MLoc. The sling swivel mechanism is comprised generally of a swivel-able, or rotate-able, handle or extension, a protruding connecting portion for securing the sling swivel within the cylinder, and a securing portion that secures the handle in a rotate-able fashion, thereby securing the sling swivel mechanism to the finger stop. This finger stop design allows a user to minimize rail space and clutter on the weapon. This design, by reducing clutter and protuberances on the rail, helps a user increase the smoothness and flow of unslinging and general handling of the weapon.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the general art of firearms and more specifically to finger stops technology for integrating sling swivels onto firearms.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]When a rifle is to be used, the type of sling swivel on the rifle can be critical. When a rifle is carried, it is typically carried with a sling, on one's back, or at the alert position for comfort and efficiency. The sling typically extends from the butt end of the stock to somewhere along a rail system that surrounds the barrel. Often, the front end of the sling is attached to the rail by some piece of apparatus. In a number of typical cases, the apparatus is comprised of two or more parts, a part that attaches to the rail of the rifle, usually along the barrel portion, and another, separate part that attaches to the sling. Often, portions of these parts protrude.[0003]Such arrangements can easily result in a multitude of parts attached or hanging from the rai...

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Benefits of technology

[0028]The finger stop is mounted to the rail of a weapon simply by securing the finger stop onto the rail using the notch in the adapter. When a user chooses a location upon the rail to mount the finger stop, the finger stop can be easily secured onto the weapon.

[0029]This finger stop design allows a user to minimize rail space and clutter on the weapon. This design, by reducing clutter and protuberances on the rail, helps a user increase the smoothness and flow of unslinging and general handling of the weapon. The reduced chance of the weapon becoming entangled in the user's clothing or equipment decreases the changes of a slowed reaction or an unwanted discharge. The finger stop provides a repeatable rest that when used while shooting, provides stability that enhances a user's ability to hit a target that they are firing at with consistency. The finger stop arrangement also reduces hand fatigue white a user is holding the weapon in the firing position. The stability and consistency of the finger stop also helps increase muscle memory by allowing a user to effectively point the weapon at a target that they want to engage and fire instinctively.

Problems solved by technology

When a rifle is to be used, the type of sling swivel on the rifle can be critical.

Such arrangements can easily result in a multitude of parts attached or hanging from the rail.

When multiple items are attached to a weapon's rail, the risk that the weapon might become entangles on other objects such as clothing or other gear when the weapon is unslung or otherwise moved into a position of use.

Such tangles when freeing or shouldering the weapon increase the likelihood of a negligent discharge as a user will often, when a weapon is entangled, pull at or jostle the weapon to free it.

Also, if a user is fatigued or otherwise experiences physical difficulty, or if a given sling system is difficult to figure out or use, this can also increase the risk of a negligent discharge, or simply slow down the employment of the weapon.

Currently some products allow a hand rest or finger rest but do not integrate a sling swivel attachment point into the finger rest.

This results in the addition of another apparatus to attach the sling, therefore cluttering the weapons rail system, which as discussed, can be a critical disadvantage.

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