Firearm recoil reduction mechanism

Abstract

A mechanism embodying a shock absorber, gas spring, mechanical spring or other dampening device connected between slidably connected structural components of a firearm constitutes the basis of the firearm recoil reduction mechanism claimed in this application. The slidably connected structural components may be the firearm barrel, chamber, frame, action or stock. Discharge recoil force reduction is accomplished by connecting slidably connected structural components via a dampening device such as a gas spring/shock. As the relative motion between the slidably connected components progresses, the shock absorber/dampening device is activated resulting in energy adsorption, dispersion of the recoil over a longer time period, and attenuation of the total recoil force. The net recoil force is reduced as a result of the device. The device may be used concurrently with other recoil reduction devices such as muzzle brakes/compensators and automatic actions resulting in incrementally additive reductions to the net discharge recoil force transferred through the firearm.

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