Stephen Vincent Alexander

US Patent:

45219850, Jun 11, 1985

Filed:

May 16, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/494864

Inventors:

Alan K. Smith - Richardson TX
Stephen R. Alexander - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F41C 2506

US Classification:

42 7

Abstract:

An ambidextrous release for gun magazines in a retrofit design is provided for Colt government model pistols and other similar design semi automatic pistols. The new magazine release catch has much of the basic configuration of the original equipment catch but instead of a solid catch it has a pivotal lever, with a cam surfaced catch on the end to engage the magazine, that is pivot pin mounted in the gun magazine catch lock release structure. The structure is lengthened to also extend outward beyond the gun right hand surface with a right side button on the right hand end. The magazine lock release right side button with proper manipulation combined with pressure from the other end and turning achieves dog projection release removal and, in reverse, installation thereof without requiring the use of a screw driver or any other tools. A simple dog slot extension is machined within the gun receiver to allow for installation and movement of the new magazine release catch. This permits movement of the lock tip, that holds the release catch assembly in the gun, through the receiver to the left.

US Patent:

45703701, Feb 18, 1986

Filed:

Mar 12, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/588394

Inventors:

Alan K. Smith - Richardson TX
Stephen R. Alexander - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F41C 2700

US Classification:

42 90

Abstract:

A guide for the insertion of gun magazines that is an extension of a pistol mainspring housing with a wide angled bifurcated opening making it easier and faster to insert fresh magazine clips into the gun receiver. This guide extension that is quite useful for pistols such as the Colt Government Model pistols advantageously also lengthens the pistol grip enhancing stability of the gun in hand.