Abstract: A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.

Abstract: A suppressor baffle includes a cone portion expanding along a central axis from a proximal end defining a projectile opening to an open distal end having an outer rim. The projectile opening is in an entrance plane oriented obliquely to the central axis. A first volume between a first side of the cone portion and a central plane that includes the central axis is smaller than a second volume between an opposite second side of the cone portion and the central plane. At least part of the outer surface of the second side of the cone portion has a convex profile as viewed along the central plane from a side of the suppressor baffle. In another example, a first part of the cone is axially offset from an opposite second part of the cone, resulting in a curved projectile opening profile and a curved outer rim profile.

Abstract: A magazine catch for a firearm has a catch body, a leg extending longitudinally from the catch body to a distal end, where the leg has a first leg portion and a second leg portion spaced from one another by a longitudinal gap such that the second leg portion can flex independently of the first leg portion. A catch protrusion is on a distal end portion of the leg, where the longitudinal gap extends through the catch protrusion to define a first catch portion and a second catch portion. The magazine catch can be provided, for example, as a stand-alone component or component group, as part of a firearm, or in a parts kit for an existing firearm.

Abstract: A firearm has a magazine disconnect mechanism. The firearm includes a trigger operable between a resting position and a pulled position. The magazine disconnect mechanism has a trigger block positioned between the trigger and a magazine well of the firearm, where the trigger block is movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position. In the blocking position the trigger block obstructs moving the trigger to the pulled position. The trigger block occupies the non-blocking position when a magazine is installed in the magazine well, and the trigger block occupies the blocking position when the magazine is absent from the magazine well.

Abstract: A multi-piece ammunition cartridge casing includes a casing base extending along a central axis and defining an opening extending axially into the casing base from the distal base end. The inner casing surface defines a circumferential groove with a groove radius greater than a radius of an adjacent portion of the opening. The cartridge casing also includes a casing body with a proximal end portion disposed in the opening of the casing base. The casing body is secured to the casing base by way of a flange protruding radially outward in mating contact with the circumferential groove. A flash opening extends from the primer pocket to the inner face, where at least part of the flash opening expands in size moving toward the inner face. An ammunition cartridge incorporating the multi-piece cartridge casing and methods of making are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bipod assembly includes a first yoke configured to be attached to a firearm. A second yoke is pivotably attached to the first yoke. Right and left legs are pivotably connected to the second yoke and movable between an open position and a closed position. The bipod assembly is movable between a stowed and locked position, a stowed and unlocked position, a deployed and unlocked position, and a deployed and locked position. In a locked position, part of each leg engages the first yoke to maintain the leg's open or closed position as well as the leg's deployed or stowed position. The bipod assembly enables one-hand deployment from a stowed state.

Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly for a sling mount includes a cup having a top portion and a shaft portion connected to the top portion, the cup defining a non-circular through-opening and a recess that extends axially part way into the shaft portion. A post includes a post body extending axially between a first end portion and a second end, the first end portion having one or more protrusions. The post is configured to pass through the through-opening in the cup when the post is in an unlocked position with the protrusion(s) aligned with the through-opening. Rotating the post to a locked position aligns the protrusion(s) with the recess, which can define a plus shape with the through opening. A mounting body on the second end of the post defines or can include an attachment point. A spring is on the post between the mounting body and the cup.

Abstract: A target sight for a firearm includes a lip on a front end of the target sight configured to be inserted into a mating slot of a receiving portion of the firearm, a bottom surface configured to interface with the receiving portion of the firearm, a first feature extending from the bottom surface configured to interface with the receiving portion of the firearm, a second feature extending from the bottom surface configured to interface with the receiving portion of the firearm, a rear landing on a rear end of the target sight opposite the front end, an iron sight configured to sit on the rear landing, and at least one fastener structured to clamp the rear landing between the iron sight and the firearm, thereby securing the target sight to the firearm.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extractor for an autoloading firearm, the extractor having an extractor body extending a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. A knuckle is between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and defines a pin opening extending crosswise through the extractor, where the pin opening has an elongated shape. During rearward movement of the bolt after firing, the elongated opening enables the extractor to shift downward and/or forward so that part of the extractor contacts the bolt, thereby preventing the extractor from pivoting about the extractor pin.

Abstract: A firearm accessory mounted to a firearm accessory rail and allowing adjustment of the accessory relative to the firearm accessory rail includes an indexing member having a tab structured to engage with one of the series of slots of the firearm accessory rail, and having two or more indexing slots, the two or more indexing slots spaced apart from one another at a distance less than the regular pitch interval of the accessory rail, and a single clamp having a crossmember structured to engage with one of the two or more indexing slots, the single clamp structured to simultaneously secure the accessory and the indexing member to the firearm accessory rail in a single clamping action.

Abstract: A firearm gas block assembly has a gas block configured to be attached to a firearm barrel, the gas block defining a gas passage and a valve opening in fluid communication with the gas passage. A valve body is sealingly received in the valve opening and defines an outlet port, a first valve opening of a first size, and a second valve opening of a second size different from the first size. Each of the first valve opening and the second valve opening fluidly communicate with the outlet port. The valve body is movable between a first position in which the first valve opening is aligned with the gas passage and a second position in which the second valve opening is aligned with the gas passage. The valve provides two discrete gas settings selectable by hand without the need for tools.

Abstract: A recoil assembly for a rifle includes a barrel assembly, a bolt, bolt actuator, and a buffer assembly. The barrel assembly includes a barrel secured to a barrel extension. The barrel assembly is slidably received in the receiver and the barrel extension is coupled to a hydraulic buffer assembly located below the barrel extension. The hydraulic buffer assembly is configured and arranged to arrest rearward movement of the barrel assembly when the rifle is fired. An op-rod spring is coupled to an op rod extending that can be actuated by a gas piston assembly on the barrel. The op-rod spring is configured and arranged to arrest rearward movement of the bolt assembly.

Abstract: Examples provide a compensator for a firearm. In one example, a firearm assembly includes a firearm having a barrel defining a projectile bore along a bore axis, an attachment mechanism coupled to the firearm and configured to mount the firearm to a movable platform, and a compensator attached to the barrel. The compensator may have a body that defines at least one compensator port configured to vent a portion of gases exiting the barrel upon firing the firearm. In one example, the compensator is oriented on the barrel to direct the portion of gases vented through the at least one compensator port in a direction to counteract angular recoil forces on the movable platform to which the firearm is mounted, the angular recoil forces being caused upon firing of the firearm.

Abstract: A multi-projectile ammunition cartridge has a casing that extends along a central axis to a mouth, the casing having an internal surface and an external surface. An inside surface of the casing adjacent the mouth is parallel to the central axis while the external surface has a slight taper relative to the central axis. Two or more coaxially aligned projectiles are retained within the parallel portion of the casing adjacent the mouth, each projectile having a tapered nose and a rear cavity, where a nose profile of a rearward one of the projectiles differs from the a cavity profile of a forward adjacent one of the projectiles.

Abstract: A suppressor heat shield is configured for use with a firearm suppressor. In one variant, the heat shield can be secured to the suppressor at its distal end using a retaining ring between the heat shield and the suppressor distal end. In another variant, the heat shield can be secured to a proximal end of the suppressor or suppressor mount via fasteners that extend through a mount portion of the heat shield and into threaded bosses on the proximal end of the suppressor or suppressor mount. The inside of the heat shield can include leaf springs arranged to reduce or eliminate movement and vibration. The geometry of stand-offs and other structures between the heat shield and the suppressor can be selected to reduce conductive heat transfer from the suppressor to the heat shield. A suppressor assembly that includes the heat shield is also disclosed.