Method for shock attenuation device using a pivot mechanism

A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device configured to attach to a projectile firing weapon, comprising the steps of:

• forming a flexure configured to receive a weapon accessory body of a weapon accessory;
• forming a first pivot portion at a first end of the flexure configured to attach the flexure to the weapon accessory body at a first attachment region;
• forming a second attachment portion at a second end of the flexure configured to attach the flexure to the weapon accessory body at a second attachment region;
• arranging an axis of the first pivot portion in a direction substantially normal to a projectile path direction;
• and
• forming a first aperture in the first pivot portion configured to receive a first pivot pin,
• wherein the weapon accessory body further comprises a second aperture configured to receive the first pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the first pivot portion.