Handgun of improved ergonomic construction
US5406731A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C23/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ergonomic semi-automatic handgun includes a pivotable trigger with a concave face portion disposed in front of the grip portion whereby when the trigger is pivoted, the center of the concave portion will travel in a generally straight line towards the base of the saddle parallel to the axis of the barrel and at an optimum distance from the barrel. A unitary polymeric frame including a semi-cylindrical front strap is disposed at predetermined angle relative to the barrel. A ridge and channel are formed on each side of the frame and are adapted to guide and retain the thumb and forefinger of a shooter in the appropriate position to hold, aim and fire the gun.
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