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US 5,969,285 AGranted
Drop-in barrel for recoil operated pistols
OwnerMarc K. Krebsinventor
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Abstract
A drop-in barrel is provided that utilizes an extended locking recess and a spring clip retained within the locking recess to reduce the engagement tolerance between the slide and barrel of a recoil pistol, thereby achieving the performance necessary for competitive shooting.
Claims21
A recoil operated pistol assembly comprising:
- a slide having a channel and at least one locking lug disposed within said channel;
- a drop-in barrel dimensioned to fit within said channel of said slide and having at least one locking recess which is provided on an outer surface of said barrel and is disposed for engaging said locking lug;
- and
- at least one bushing, said bushing fitting within said locking recess and effectively reducing engagement tolerance between said locking lug and said locking recess.
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A drop-in barrel adapted for use with a recoil operated pistol having a slide with a channel and at least one locking lug disposed within said channel, said barrel comprising:
- a base portion having at least one locking recess provided on its outer surface and disposed for engaging said locking lug;
- and
- at least one bushing dimensioned for mounting in said locking recess and for effectively reducing engagement tolerance between said locking lug and said locking recess.
A method of reducing the engagement tolerance between a slide and a barrel of a recoil operated pistol, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a slide having a channel and at least one locking lug disposed within said channel;
- providing a drop-in barrel which is dimensioned to fit within said channel of said slide and which has at least one locking recess provided on its outer surface and disposed for engaging said locking lug;
- and
- providing at least one bushing within said locking recess and thereby effectively reducing engagement tolerance between said locking lug and said locking recess.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.