Abstract: A firearm grip extender sleeve usable with but not limited to compact pistols comprises a tubular body defining a central passage configured to receive and seat a lower portion of an ammunition magazine tube therein. The upper portion of the magazine tube is slideable through the central passage for mounting the sleeve to the tube. The sleeve includes a first retention feature which mates with a complementary configured second retention feature formed on the floor plate of the magazine tube. The first and second retention features when coupled are mutually configured to form a mechanical interlock which prevents separation of the sleeve from the magazine tube even when the magazine is removed from the firearm. The sleeve is configured to form an extension of the existing firearm grip frame for ergonomic improvement when longer higher capacity magazines are used to replace the original lower capacity standard compact pistol magazines.

Abstract: A double stack magazine for a firearm comprises a tubular magazine body formed of polymer defining a cavity for holding a stack of cartridges, a spring, and a follower biased by the spring for dispensing cartridges from the magazine. The cartridges may be rimmed cartridges in one embodiment arranged in a vertically staggered side-to-side arrangement. Other type cartridges may be used. The magazine includes a lower double stack section and upper single stack section. A metal magazine shape retention device is coupled to the midsection of the magazine body which structurally reinforces the polymer body to prevent bulging when cartridges are loaded.

Abstract: A firearm comprises a frame which detachably receives a magazine, trigger, and a reciprocating slide moveable between a forward position and rearward removal position. A pivotable takedown lever is selectively engageable with the slide between blocking and non-blocking positions. A magazine disconnect member movably responsive to inserting the magazine into or removing the magazine from the firearm is alterable between a rearward locked position which prevents movement of the trigger to disable the firing mechanism, and a forward unlocked position which allows movement of the trigger and concurrently engages the takedown lever to prevent the takedown lever from leaving the blocking position associated with the ready-to-fire condition of the firearm. The slide is removable from the firearm when the takedown lever is in the non-blocking position. Engagement between the magazine disconnect member and takedown lever prevents full insertion of the magazine if the lever is left in the non-blocking position.

Abstract: A firearm with side-mounted charging handle includes a longitudinal axis, a receiver, a barrel, and a bolt carrier assembly movably disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier assembly includes a bolt carrier and a bolt disposed at least partially therein. A charging handle comprises a mounting pin member passing transversely through the bolt carrier between first and second lateral sides thereof, and a grasping member projecting transversely outwards from the first lateral side of the bolt carrier for manually cycling the bolt carrier assembly from a forward closed breech position to the rearward open breech position. A firing pin is disposed in bolt for axial movement to strike a chambered cartridge to discharge the firearm. The charging handle mounting pin member is configured to cooperate with and retain the firing pin in the bolt carrier to block withdrawal of the firing pin from the bolt carrier assembly.

Abstract: A firearm with side-mounted charging handle includes a longitudinal axis, a receiver, a barrel, and a bolt carrier assembly movably disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier assembly includes a bolt carrier and a bolt disposed at least partially therein. A charging handle comprises a mounting pin member passing transversely through the bolt carrier between first and second lateral sides thereof, and a grasping member projecting transversely outwards from the first lateral side of the bolt carrier for manually cycling the bolt carrier assembly from a forward closed breech position to the rearward open breech position. A firing pin is disposed in bolt for axial movement to strike a chambered cartridge to discharge the firearm. The charging handle mounting pin member is configured to cooperate with and retain the firing pin in the bolt carrier to block withdrawal of the firing pin from the bolt carrier assembly.

Abstract: A firearm with side-mounted charging handle includes a longitudinal axis, a receiver, a barrel, and a bolt carrier assembly movably disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier assembly includes a bolt carrier and a bolt disposed at least partially therein. A charging handle comprises a mounting pin member passing transversely through the bolt carrier between first and second lateral sides thereof, and a grasping member projecting transversely outwards from the first lateral side of the bolt carrier for manually cycling the bolt carrier assembly from a forward closed breech position to the rearward open breech position. A firing pin is disposed in bolt for axial movement to strike a chambered cartridge to discharge the firearm. The charging handle mounting pin member is configured to cooperate with and retain the firing pin in the bolt carrier to block withdrawal of the firing pin from the bolt carrier assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable stock for a firearm includes a longitudinally-extending chassis supporting a receiver, a butt pad assembly adjustable in longitudinal position for varying the length of pull, and a cheek rest. The cheek rest is adjustable in longitudinal and vertical positions. A triple-acting locking mechanism having locked and unlocked positions is operable to simultaneously lock the butt pad assembly in longitudinal position and the cheek rest in both longitudinal and vertical positions. The locking mechanism may be a cam lever assembly in non-limiting examples having a pivotable cam lever operable to simultaneously unlock or lock the butt pad assembly and cheek rest, thereby providing a single point of operation for making all the foregoing stock adjustments.

Abstract: An adjustable stock for a firearm includes a longitudinally-extending chassis supporting a receiver, a butt pad assembly adjustable in longitudinal position for varying the length of pull, and a cheek rest. The cheek rest is adjustable in longitudinal and vertical positions. A triple-acting locking mechanism having locked and unlocked positions is operable to simultaneously lock the butt pad assembly in longitudinal position and the cheek rest in both longitudinal and vertical positions. The locking mechanism may be a cam lever assembly in non-limiting examples having a pivotable cam lever operable to simultaneously unlock or lock the butt pad assembly and cheek rest, thereby providing a single point of operation for making all the foregoing stock adjustments.