Jul 1, 2025

US12345485 - Pistol slide restraining tool

A pistol slide restraining tool has a frame, a first restraint element connected to the frame and configured to engage a lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip, a second restraint element connected to the frame at a level above the first restraint element and configured to engage a rear portion of the downwardly-extending grip at an intermediate position above the lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip, a third restraint element connected to the frame and having a slide engagement facility configured to selectably engage the reciprocating slide, and the third restraint element being connected to the frame by an adjustable element operable to move the reciprocating slide from a forward battery position to a rearward recoil position and to restrain the reciprocating slide in the recoil position. The first restraint element may engage a forward-facing portion of the downwardly-extending grip.

Inventors: Michael Fredric Dunn
Filing date: 2024-06-27

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The patent describes a pistol slide restraining tool designed to secure the slide of a pistol by utilizing multiple restraint elements that engage different parts of the grip and the slide itself. This tool allows for the adjustment of the slide position between its forward and rearward states, enhancing safety and ease of maintenance.

Claim 1

A tool for restraining a slide of a pistol having a pistol frame with a downwardly-extending grip and a reciprocating slide at an upper portion of the pistol frame, the tool comprising: a frame; a first restraint element connected to the frame and configured to engage a lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip; a second restraint element connected to the frame at a level above the first restraint element and configured to engage a rear portion of the downwardly-extending grip at an intermediate position above the lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip; a third restraint element connected to the frame and having a slide engagement facility configured to selectably engage the reciprocating slide; and the third restraint element being connected to the frame by an adjustable element operable to move the reciprocating slide from a forward battery position to a rearward recoil position and to restrain the reciprocating slide in the recoil position. a frame; a first restraint element connected to the frame and configured to engage a lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip; a second restraint element connected to the frame at a level above the first restraint element and configured to engage a rear portion of the downwardly-extending grip at an intermediate position above the lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip; a third restraint element connected to the frame and having a slide engagement facility configured to selectably engage the reciprocating slide; and the third restraint element being connected to the frame by an adjustable element operable to move the reciprocating slide from a forward battery position to a rearward recoil position and to restrain the reciprocating slide in the recoil position.

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