Rotating and translating extractor

摘要

An extractor is mounted on a slide of an auto-loading firearm. The extractor is capable of rotational and translational motion relative to the slide resulting in improved functioning through an increase in flag distance and reduced friction between the extractor and cartridge when the slide moves into battery. The extractor has a cam follower which cooperates with a cam on the slide to maintain the extractor hook in engagement with the rim of the cartridge during extraction. The extractor is biased into engagement with the cam, and a second cam follower on the extractor is engageable with the barrel face when the slide moves into battery.

主权项

1. An extractor for an auto-loading firearm, said extractor comprising:
a body defining a longitudinal axis and having a hook at a first end thereof; a first slot positioned in said body distal to said first end, said first slot being oriented parallel to said longitudinal axis; a second slot contiguous with said first slot, said second slot being oriented parallel to said longitudinal axis; and a first cam follower located at said first end.