Jul 28, 2026

US12693082 - Magazine catch for a firearm

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.

Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
Inventors: Jacqueline K. McNally, Aaron C. Sakash
Filing date: 2024-10-07

firearmmagazinecatch

The patent describes a magazine catch for firearms featuring a flexible leg design that allows independent movement of two leg portions, enhancing functionality. This catch can be integrated into firearms or offered as a standalone component or parts kit for existing models.

Claim 1

1 . A magazine catch comprising: a catch body; a leg extending longitudinally from the catch body to a distal end, the leg having a first leg portion and a second leg portion, wherein the first leg portion is spaced from the second leg portion by a longitudinal gap such that the second leg portion can flex independently of the first leg portion; a catch protrusion on a distal end portion of the leg, wherein the longitudinal gap extends through the catch protrusion to define a first catch portion and a second catch portion; and wherein the catch protrusion is configured to engage a magazine in a magazine well. a catch body; a leg extending longitudinally from the catch body to a distal end, the leg having a first leg portion and a second leg portion, wherein the first leg portion is spaced from the second leg portion by a longitudinal gap such that the second leg portion can flex independently of the first leg portion; a catch protrusion on a distal end portion of the leg, wherein the longitudinal gap extends through the catch protrusion to define a first catch portion and a second catch portion; and wherein the catch protrusion is configured to engage a magazine in a magazine well.

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