Firearm accessory adapter and related methods of use

摘要

A slide cover plate adapter and related methods of use for adding functionality to a semi-automatic handgun. The slide cover plate adapter replaces a factory slide cover plate located at a rear wall of a slide assembly in conventional semi-automatic handguns. The slide cover plate adapter includes a channel engagement portion and an accessory engagement portion that are spaced apart and coupled with a bridging member. The channel engagement portion operably couples to the slide assembly while the accessory engagement portion provides a convenient attachment point for any of a variety of handgun accessories.

主权项

1. A handgun adapter system, comprising:
an adapter body having a channel engagement portion and an accessory engagement portion being separated by a bridging member to define a receiving area between the channel engagement portion and the accessory engagement portion, the channel engagement portion defining an engagement wall having an engagement profile, where said engagement profile is configured such that the engagement wall is adapted for slidable insertion within a cover channel of a slide body of a handgun with said receiving area being exposed rearward of the slide body; and an accessory having an accessory body, the accessory body defining an accessory cavity, wherein the accessory cavity receives the bridging member and the accessory engagement portion for coupling the accessory to the handgun.