Loaded chamber indicator systems for semiautomatic handguns

Details Loaded chamber indicator systems for semiautomatic handguns Loaded chamber indicator systems for semiautomatic handguns

2009-10-30

2011-10-04

Carone, Michael (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Indicators

Chamber status

Reexamination Certificate

active

08028454

ABSTRACT:
Loaded chamber indicator systems semi-automatic handguns wherein a loaded chamber indicator is extended by the empty cartridge ejector when the empty cartridge ejector rests on a cartridge in the handgun chamber. In one embodiment, the loaded chamber indicator is in an opening or hole in the back of the slide, with the inner end of the loaded chamber indicator being enlarged and fitting within an inclined slot in the empty cartridge extractor so as to be extended or retracted dependent on whether the empty cartridge ejector rests on a cartridge in the handgun chamber. The empty cartridge extractor may be mostly molded plastic with a metal end for engaging cartridges, and the loaded chamber indicator may be entirely molded plastic. Multiple embodiments are disclosed.

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