US 12,332,006 B1
Firearm magazine retention system with positive positioning feature
Brandon Vitulli, Thomasville, GA (US)
Filed by Brandon Vitulli, Thomasville, GA (US)
Filed on Dec. 18, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/543,085.
Int. Cl. F41A 17/38 (2006.01)
CPC F41A 17/38 (2013.01) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
15. A magazine retention and release system for a firearm, comprising:
(a) a magazine, having a horizontal catch opening with an upper edge and a lower edge;
(b) a magazine catch attached to a first side of said firearm, said magazine catch having a protrusion protruding toward a second side of said firearm, said protrusion being aligned with said horizontal catch opening;
(c) said protrusion having a first tapered surface, with said first tapered surface causing a width of said protrusion to diminish when proceeding in a direction toward said second side of said firearm;
(d) a spring biasing said protrusion of said magazine catch toward said second said of said firearm; and
(d) wherein said first tapered surface bears against said upper edge of said horizontal catch opening.