Abstract: A linear locking barrel system for a firearm may include a frame, a slide movably mounted on the frame and defining a barrel channel, a barrel at least partially positioned in the barrel channel of the slide and being movable with respect to the frame and slide along a linear path, and a locking member configured to lock movement of the slide with the barrel for at least a portion of rearward recoil movement of the barrel. The locking member has an engaged condition in which the locking member locks the barrel and slide together and a disengaged condition in which the locking member releases the slide from the barrel during rearward recoil movement.
Abstract: A linear locking barrel system for a firearm may include a frame, a slide movably mounted on the frame and defining a barrel channel, a barrel at least partially positioned in the barrel channel of the slide and being movable with respect to the frame and slide along a linear path, and a locking member configured to lock movement of the slide with the barrel for at least a portion of rearward recoil movement of the barrel. The locking member has an engaged condition in which the locking member locks the barrel and slide together and a disengaged condition in which the locking member releases the slide from the barrel during rearward recoil movement.