Mar 10, 2026

US12571601 - Charging slide for foldable firearm

A charging slide for carrying a bolt and latching a firearm in a folded position. The charging slide comprises a body, a projection, and a grip. The projection extends away from a first surface of the body along a first axis. The projection is configured to engage the bolt. The grip extends away from a first side of the body along a second axis oriented transversely to the first axis. The grip comprises a surface configured to engage an edge of a slot in a handguard of the firearm when the firearm is in the folded position. A receiver assembly and foldable firearm comprising the charging slide are also included.

Assignee: SMITH & WESSON INC.
Inventors: Jason Dubois
Filing date: 2024-01-05

firearmchargingslidefoldable

The patent describes a charging slide designed for a foldable firearm, which includes a body, a projection for engaging the bolt, and a grip that secures the firearm in its folded position. This innovative design allows for efficient handling and storage of the firearm while maintaining its functionality.

Claim 1

1 . A charging slide for carrying a bolt and locking a firearm in a folded position, said charging slide comprising: a body; a projection extending away from a first surface of said body along a first axis, said projection configured to engage said bolt; and a grip extending away from a first side of said body along a second axis oriented transversely to said first axis, said grip configured to engage said handguard of said firearm when said firearm is in said folded position. a body; a projection extending away from a first surface of said body along a first axis, said projection configured to engage said bolt; and a grip extending away from a first side of said body along a second axis oriented transversely to said first axis, said grip configured to engage said handguard of said firearm when said firearm is in said folded position.

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