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Jan 20, 2026

US12529544 - Internal slide structure on optic sight or optic adapter

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In various embodiments, an apparatus is provided to operate in a recoil environment, the apparatus including: a slide including: a receiving surface on which an optic sight or an optic adapter is mountable; wherein a rear of the slide includes a rear cover opening; the receiving surface including a slide opening contiguous with the rear cover opening. In various embodiments, an attachment mountable on the slide is provided, wherein the attachment comprises the optic sight or the optic adapter. Other embodiments are disclosed and/or claimed.

The patent describes an apparatus designed for use in a recoil environment, featuring a slide with a receiving surface for mounting an optic sight or adapter, along with a rear cover opening. This design aims to enhance the functionality and stability of optics on firearms during operation.

Claim 1

1 . An apparatus to operate in a recoil environment, the apparatus including: a slide including: a receiving surface on which an optic sight or an optic adapter is mountable; wherein a rear of the slide includes a rear cover opening; the receiving surface including a slide opening contiguous with the rear cover opening. a slide including: a receiving surface on which an optic sight or an optic adapter is mountable; a receiving surface on which an optic sight or an optic adapter is mountable; wherein a rear of the slide includes a rear cover opening; the receiving surface including a slide opening contiguous with the rear cover opening.

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