Corey M Steffes

US Patent:

20110277366, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

May 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/068516

Inventors:

Shannon Anthony Steffes - Ava MO, US
Corey Mathew Steffes - Ava MO, US

International Classification:

F41A 9/65

US Classification:

42 50

Abstract:

A new design for straight stick magazines that accommodates larger bottle-necked cartridges in a higher capacity than is currently available. The design includes a modified follower, a stronger magazine spring, and a more durable casing. The follower's new flexible movement allows for the stacking and releasing of more ammunition, as well as reducing binding and jamming issues. The stronger magazine spring is able to feed more ammunition into to the firearm. And the magazine casing is made of a more durable material to contain the great force the spring and ammunition are exerting towards the sides. The magazine casings' angled bottom plate loads the magazine spring faster towards the front, making sure to keep the nose of the bullets up when leaving the magazine. The optional tab spring locks the bolt back when the magazine has been emptied due to firing.