U.S. patent application number 16/667412 was filed with the patent office on 2020-04-30 for fixed iron sight and accessories.
This patent application is currently assigned to RAILSCALES LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is RAILSCALES LLC. Invention is credited to Brent Taylor McGuire, Derek Hunter Shelton.
Application Number | 20200132414 16/667412 |
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Family ID | 70326451 |
Filed Date | 2020-04-30 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200132414 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Shelton; Derek Hunter ; et
al. |
April 30, 2020 |
FIXED IRON SIGHT AND ACCESSORIES
Abstract
A raised iron sight assembly is provided. The raised iron sight
assembly includes a raised iron sight portion with a base portion,
a neck extending from the base portion, and a sight portion. The
base portion includes at least one recoil lug configured to
straddle at least one recoil groove on a firearm rail system. The
raised iron sight assembly includes a latch portion configured to
selectively attach to the raised iron sight portion.
Inventors: |
Shelton; Derek Hunter;
(Claremore, OK) ; McGuire; Brent Taylor; (Depew,
OK) |
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Applicant: |
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RAILSCALES LLC |
Claremore |
OK |
US |
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Assignee: |
RAILSCALES LLC
Claremore
OK
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Family ID: |
70326451 |
Appl. No.: |
16/667412 |
Filed: |
October 29, 2019 |
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Application
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62752072 |
Oct 29, 2018 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41G 1/033 20130101;
F41G 11/003 20130101 |
International
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F41G 1/033 20060101
F41G001/033; F41G 11/00 20060101 F41G011/00 |
Claims
1. A raised iron sight assembly, comprising: a raised iron sight
portion comprising a base portion, a neck extending from the base
portion, and a sight portion, the base portion comprising at least
one recoil lug configured to straddle at least one recoil groove on
a firearm rail system; and a latch portion configured to
selectively attach to the raised iron sight portion.
2. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, wherein the base
portion comprises a first clamp arm configured to partially wrap a
mounting rail of the firearm rail system.
3. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, wherein the latch
portion comprises a second clamp arm configured to partially wrap a
mounting rail of the firearm rail system.
4. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, wherein the base
portion and the latch portion comprise a set of arms configured to
secure the raised iron sight assembly to a mounting rail of the
firearm rail system.
5. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, further comprising an
iron sight post disposed in a plurality of sight adjustment
apertures on the sight portion.
6. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 5, wherein the sight
adjustment apertures disposed on the sight portion are configured
to receive a set of detents to secure the iron sight post.
7. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 5, wherein the sight
comprises: a disc having a first side, a second side, and an edge;
a series of arcuate indentions disposed on the edge of the disc;
and one or more detents extending from the first side and the
second side of the disc.
8. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, wherein the neck
comprises at least one flattened side and an arcuate side.
9. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, wherein the sight
portion comprises: a floor; and at least two walls coupled to the
floor, wherein the at least two walls extend away from the
neck.
10. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, wherein the base
portion comprises a first lug arm and a second lug arm, wherein the
at least one recoil lug is disposed on the first lug arm and the
second lug arm.
11. The raised iron sight assembly of claim 1, further comprising
one or more fasteners securing the latch portion to the raised iron
sight portion.
12. A raised iron sight, comprising: a base portion comprising a
first clamp arm and a set of lug arms configured to secure the base
portion to a firearm rail system; a latch portion coupled to the
base portion, wherein the latch portion comprises a second clamp
arm configured to secure the base portion to the firearm rail
system; a neck extending from the base portion; and a sight portion
extending from the neck.
13. The raised iron sight of claim 12, wherein the sight portion,
the base portion, and the latch portion comprise a plurality of
sight adjustment apertures or a clamp aperture.
14. The raised iron sight of claim 13, further comprising a
fastener configured to secure the latch portion to the base
portion.
15. The raised iron sight of claim 13, wherein the sight portion
comprises an iron sight post configured to be embedded in at least
one sight adjustment aperture.
16. The raised iron sight of claim 15, wherein the sight comprises:
a disc; one or more detents configured to secure the sight into at
least one aperture in the plurality of apertures; and a series of
arcuate indentions on the disc.
17. The raised iron sight of claim 13, wherein the sight portion
comprises a floor coupled to at least two walls extending
therefrom.
18. The raised iron sight of claim 12, wherein the neck comprises
at least one flat side and at least one arcuate side.
19. A raised iron sight assembly, comprising: a raised iron sight
portion comprising a base portion, a neck extending from the base
portion, and a sight portion, the base portion comprising: at least
one recoil lug configured to straddle at least one recoil groove on
a firearm rail system; and a first clamp arm configured to
partially wrap a mounting rail of the firearm rail system; and a
latch portion comprising a second clamp arm configured to partially
wrap a mounting rail of the firearm rail system.
20. The raised iron sight of claim 19, wherein the neck comprises
at least one flat side and at least one arcuate side.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority and benefit of U.S.
Provisional Application 62/752,072, filed on Oct. 29, 2018, which
is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
[0002] The present application relates generally to firearm sights,
and more specifically, relates to a firearm sight configured to
mount onto a firearm rail system.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Firearm sights come in many different sizes, shapes, and
materials. Sights can be as simple as an iron sight or as complex
as a laser sight. Each type of sight has its set of benefits as
well as its set of drawbacks. As may be desired from time to time,
the typical firearm enthusiast may enjoy using two or more of the
sights on his or her firearm to compensate for each firearm sight's
failings. For instance, multiple firearm sights may be mounted to a
firearm rail system or firearm slide to alternate between depending
on the range of the target. However, often mounting multiple
firearm sights actually inhibits the firearm enthusiast's aim
because of a crowded line of sight down the barrel of the firearm.
Thus, any improvement in firearm sight mounting configurations or
structure could improve the issue of crowding and lead to a
plurality of different options for mounting multiple firearm
sights.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] Referring now to the drawings, which are meant to be
exemplary and not limiting, and wherein like elements are numbered
alike. The detailed description is set forth with reference to the
accompanying drawings illustrating examples of the disclosure, in
which use of the same reference numerals indicates similar or
identical items. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure may
include elements, components, and/or configurations other than
those illustrated in the drawings, and some of the elements,
components, and/or configurations illustrated in the drawings may
not be present in certain embodiments.
[0005] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the raised iron sight
assembly mounted to the rail system according to one or more
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0006] FIG. 1B is a front view of the raised iron sight assembly
mounted to the rail system according to one or more embodiments of
the disclosure.
[0007] FIG. 1C is a perspective view of the raised iron sight
coupled to the rail system according to one or more embodiments of
the disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 1D is a top perspective view of the rail system and a
firearm laser optic according to one or more embodiments of the
disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 2A is a side perspective view of the raised iron sight
assembly mounted to a rail system according to one or more
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 2B is a front view of a raised iron sight assembly
according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 2C is a right side view of the raised iron sight
assembly according to one or more embodiments of the
disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 2D is a rear view of the raised iron sight assembly
according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 2E is a left side view of the raised iron sight
assembly according to one or more embodiments of the
disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 2F is a bottom view of the raised iron sight assembly
according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 2G is a top view of the raised iron sight assembly
according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 3A is a front view of a raised iron sight portion of
the raised iron sight assembly according to one or more embodiments
of the disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 3B is a right side view of the raised iron sight
portion of the raised iron sight assembly according to one or more
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 3C is a rear view of the raised iron sight portion of
the raised iron sight assembly according to one or more embodiments
of the disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 3D is a top view of the raised iron sight portion of
the raised iron sight assembly according to one or more embodiments
of the disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 4A is a front view of a latch portion of the raised
iron sight assembly according to one or more embodiments of the
disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 4B is a right side view of the latch portion of the
raised iron sight assembly according to one or more embodiments of
the disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bolt according to one or
more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an iron sight post according
to one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a fastener according to one
or more embodiments of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The present disclosure provides for a raised iron sight
assembly. The raised iron sight assembly is a fixed adjustable
front sight configured to attach to a rail system (e.g., a
picatinny rail system). One benefit to the raised iron sight
assembly may include decreasing the footprint of an iron sight
mounted onto a rail system as well as decreasing the footprint of
other accessories mounted onto the same rail. For example, the
raised iron sight may be configured to complement the shape of
another accessory (e.g., an AN/PEQ15 ATPIAL series laser system).
As such, the raised iron sight and the other accessory mount onto a
rail system with a smaller overall footprint relative to other, on
the market fixed sights.
[0026] FIG. 1A depicts a raised iron sight assembly 100 secured
onto a firearm rail 160 between components of a laser optic 154. In
this manner, the raised iron sight is shaped to fit between the
aiming laser and infrared illuminator of the laser optic 154. One
benefit of mounting between the laser accessory components is a
reduction of the infrared splash. As used herein, the phrase
"infrared splash" denotes the amount of infrared waves deflected
from a particular object. For example, an iron sight mounted in
front of the infrared illuminator will create an infrared splash,
and in turn, increases the firearm's infrared signature.
Conversely, as shown and improved here, an iron sight configured to
recede behind where the lasers project will relatively diminish any
resulting infrared splash from the raised iron sight.
[0027] As shown in FIG. 1C, the raised iron sight assembly 100 is
fixed to recoil grooves 116 of the rail system 160. As used herein,
the phrase "firearm rail system" refers to a series of grooves and
ribs disposed adjacent to the barrel of a firearm and may include
any one of the following type of rail system: PWS Mod 1/Mod 2rail,
BOOTLEG, INC. rail, BCM KMR/MMR, AAC Teardrop, GEISSELE 4 sided
rail, DANIEL DEFENSE Slim rail, MIDWEST SSK/SSM, MIDWEST G3KL/G3ML,
CMMG Rails Keymod/M-LOK, DAKOTA TACTICAL HK Series Keymod/M-LOK,
VLTOR FREEDOM rail, PARKER MOUNTAIN MACHINE SCAR rail, KNS BREN 805
rail, HK Parts HK rail, NOVESKE NSR, NOVESKE NHR, NOVESKE NSRM,
SMOS ARMS, or KAC URX 4 Keymod/M-LOK. The raised iron sight
assembly 100 is positioned onto the rail system 160 to fit within
the receded portion of a laser optic 154 (e.g., an ATPIAL laser)
between the visible aiming laser and the infrared illuminator. For
example, a neck 106 of the raised iron sight assembly 100 includes
an arcuate side and a flattened side. Two benefits of modeling an
iron sight to fit between the visible aiming laser and infrared
illuminator of the laser optic 154 includes reducing the footprint
of both sights as well as reducing infrared splash discussed
previously. A benefit of reducing the footprint is twofold. First,
a user can quickly adjust between which optic to use, and second,
the user can fit more tools onto the firearm rail.
[0028] Various views of the raised iron sight assembly are shown in
FIGS. 2A-2G. The raised iron sight assembly includes a raised iron
sight portion 102 and a latch 126 configured to operably attach to
the raised iron sight portion 102. The raised iron sight portion
includes a base portion 104, a neck 106 extending from the base
portion 104, and a sight portion 108. The base portion 104 may be
configured to reduce the raised iron sight assembly's footprint on
the firearm rail as well as help to further secure the raised iron
sight assembly by at least one recoil lug extending therefrom into
a recoil groove on the firearm rail system. The compact shape and
size of the raised iron sight assembly may be configured to fit
between the laser components of an ATPIAL or other firearm optic as
described herein. The compact configuration may place the ATPIAL
unit six picatinny slots closer to the muzzle, and thus having a
smaller overall footprint.
[0029] The base portion 104, the neck 106, and the sight portion
108 can form a unitary structure. In other embodiments, each
portion of the raised iron sight portion 102 may separate into
separate components. For example, each portion may selectively
attach to one another by adhesive, fasteners, or other attachment
means. The raised iron sight assembly 100 may be composed of
7075-T6 aluminum and finished with a hard coat anodizing. In other
instances, the raised iron sight assembly 100 may be composed of a
metal or metal alloy, such as stainless steel, iron, or some other
material. In yet other instances, the raised iron sight portion 102
may be composed of a plastic composite.
[0030] FIG. 2F depicts a bottom view of the raised iron sight
assembly 100. As shown, the base portion 104 is configured to
grapple at least one side of the firearm rail system 160. For
example, the base portion 104 includes a series of arms and clamps
(i.e., a first clamp arm 122, a first lug arm 118, and a second lug
arm 120) as well as at least one recoil lug 114 configured to
restrict movement of the raised iron sight assembly 100.
[0031] The base portion 104 includes the first lug arm 118 and the
second lug arm 120 extending in a perpendicular direction as the
raised iron sight portion 102. In other embodiments, the first lug
arm 118 and the second lug arm 120 may extend in a different
direction from the raised iron sight portion 102, such as in a
parallel or angled direction. For example, the first lug arm 118
and second lug arm 120 may extend at a 30 degree angle from the
raised iron sight portion 102. In other instances, the first lug
arm 118 and second lug arm 120 may extend at an angle less than 30
degrees or greater than 30 degrees. In some embodiments, the first
lug arm 118 and the second lug arm 120 extend under a laser
accessory coupled to the firearm rail (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1A)
thereby securing the raised iron sight to the firearm rail. That
is, each of the recoil lug arms engage with the recoil grooves 116.
In other instances, the recoil lugs arm engage another component of
firearm rail system 160.
[0032] The first lug arm 118 and the second lug arm 120 include
recoil lug(s) 114 extending from the lug arms 118/120 of the base
portion 104. The recoil lug(s) 114 may extend from another portion
of the raised iron sight portion 102. The recoil lug(s) 114 are
configured to set within one of the recoil grooves 116 (as seen in
FIG. 1A) of the firearm rail system 160. The recoil lug(s) 114
prevent movement of the raised iron sight assembly 100 from lateral
movement during the discharge of a firearm. The recoil lug(s) 114
may be rectangular protrusions extending from the bottom of the
base portion 104 of the raised iron sight assembly 100. In other
instances, the recoil lug(s) 114 may be circular, square,
pyramidal, or some other shape. The lugs may be the same shape or
may be a different shape from one another. The recoil lug(s) 114
may complement the shape of the recoil grooves 116 on the firearm
rail system 160. In some instances, two lugs extend from each lug
arm of the base portion 104. In other instances, one lug extends
from each arm of the base portion 104. In other instances, more
than two lugs extend from each arm of the base portion. As depicted
in FIG. 2F, the first lug arm 118 and the second lug arm 120 have
the same number of recoil lugs. Each lug on the lug arms includes a
complementary lug on the other arm to secure the raised iron sight
assembly onto a firearm rail 160. In other embodiments, each lug
may not have a complementary lug on the opposite arm.
[0033] As shown in FIG. 2A, the base portion 104 includes a first
clamp arm 122 configured to restrict lateral movement of the raised
iron sight assembly 100. For example, the first clamp arm 122
applies a normal force to the firearm rail system in the direction
of a second clamp arm 124. The first clamp arm 122 includes a first
leg 162 (i.e., first section) that extends away from the base
portion 104 and a second leg 164 turns 90 degrees away from the
first leg 162. In other instances, the second leg 164 may form a
different angle. As shown in FIG. 1A, the first clamp arm 122 is
configured to partially wrap a side of the mounting rail of the
firearm rail system. As used herein, the term "partially" means the
emphasized verb is limited. In some instances, the first clamp arm
122 may fully wrap around the firearm rail system. The first clamp
arm 122 may attach to an aperture of the firearm rail system, such
as an M-LOK system.
[0034] In some embodiments, the raised iron sight portion 102
includes a neck 106 extending from the base portion 104. For
example, the neck 106 is an elongated structure configured to
extend above a firearm laser optic mounted onto a firearm rail
(e.g., as depicted in FIG. 1A). The neck 106 extends above the
laser to place the iron sight post in the firearm line of sight. In
some embodiments, as depicted in FIG. 2B, the neck 106 has an
arcuate side 130 and at least one flattened side 132. For example,
the arcuate side 130 may be configured to place the raised iron
sight portion 102 adjacent to a laser sight. One benefit to the
raised iron sight assembly having an asymmetrical shape includes
using space on the firearm rail in an efficient manner. In other
embodiments, the neck 106 may have a symmetrical shape (i.e., all
sides arcuate or all sides flattened). The neck 106 includes more
than one flattened side 132. For example, the neck 106 includes at
least three flattened sides 132. In some instances, the neck 106
may have more or less than three flattened sides 132. In some
instances, the neck 106 may have a plurality of indentions 158 and
apertures (not shown) disposed along each side. Some of the
apertures may receive a fastener or another portion of the raised
iron sight assembly 100. Additionally, some of the indentions are
disposed along the neck 106 to reduce weight and reduce the amount
of material used to mold the raised iron sight assembly 100.
[0035] In some embodiments, the raised iron sight portion 102
includes a sight portion 108 configured to receive an iron sight
post 134. For example, the sight portion 108 may include at least
one sight adjustment aperture 156 configured to receive the iron
sight post 134 and a set of smooth detents 150 configured to adjust
the iron sight post 134. In some instances, the sight adjustment
apertures 156 on the sight portion 108 may receive other fasteners
to secure the iron sight post 134. The sight portion 108 may extend
from the neck 106 to extend above a laser optic (e.g., ATPIAL
laser) to place the sight post 134 in a users line of sight. In
some embodiments the sight portion 108 may extend from the base
portion 104 or another portion of the raised iron sight portion
102. In some embodiments, the sight portion 108 includes a floor
136 and at least two walls 138 coupled to the floor 136. The floor
136 may be parallel with a firearm's barrel once the raised iron
sight assembly 100 is mounted. For example, the floor 136 may be
parallel to increase accuracy of the sight 134 (or iron sight post)
coupled to the floor 136. In some instances, at least two walls 138
extend perpendicularly from the floor 136. For example, the at
least two walls 138 may extend at an equal distance from the sight
134 within the floor. One benefit of the two walls 138 forming a
symmetrical shape is to improve centering of the sight 134 onto a
target. In some instances, the at least two walls 138 may not be
symmetrical. In some instances, more than two walls may extend from
the floor 136 and/or neck 106. The at least two walls 138 may be
flat on the side facing the sight 134. In some instances, the at
least two walls 138 may be the same height as the sight 134. In
other instances, the at least two walls 138 may not be flat. In
other instances, the at least two walls 138 may not be the same
height as the sight 134.
[0036] A raised iron sight portion 102 is depicted in FIGS. 3A-3D.
The raised iron sight portion 102 includes a plurality of apertures
(i.e., at least one clamp aperture 110 and at least one sight
adjustment aperture 156) and a plurality of indentions 158. The
plurality of indentions 158 may be disposed about the raised iron
sight assembly 100 to reduce weight of the assembly. In other
instances, the raised iron sight assembly 100 may not include
indentions. In yet other instances, the indentions 158 may accept
other accessories or firearm attachments.
[0037] In some embodiments, the raised iron sight assembly 100
includes a latch 126 as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. The latch 126 is
configured to secure the raised iron sight portion 102 to the
firearm rail system. For example, the latch 126 may work in tandem
with the first clamp arm 122 to secure the raised iron sight
assembly 100. For example, the latch 126 may include a one or more
arms (i.e., a second lug arm and a second clamp arm 124) to
restrict movement of the raised iron sight assembly 100. In some
instances, latch 126 may be the portion of the raised iron sight
assembly 100 along with the base portion 104 contacting the firearm
rail system. In other instances, the latch 126 may be positioned
elsewhere along the raised iron sight portion 102. In some
embodiments, as seen in FIG. 4B, the latch 126 includes at least
one clamp aperture 110. The at least one clamp aperture 110 may be
configured to receive a fastener 112 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5).
The latch 126 and the fastener 112 may secure to the raised iron
sight portion 102 at the base portion 104. In other instances, the
latch 126 may secure onto a different portion of the raised iron
sight assembly 100. In some instances, the latch 126 may mimic
every feature of the base portion 104 to form a symmetrical shape
for the base of the raised iron sight assembly 100. In other
instances, the latch 126 may form an asymmetrical shape with the
base portion 104.
[0038] In some embodiments, latch 126 includes a second clamp arm
124 configured to restrict movement of the raised iron sight
assembly 100. For example, the second clamp arm 124 may apply a
normal force to the firearm rail system in the direction of a first
clamp arm 122 of the raised iron sight portion 102. In some
instances, the second clamp arm 124 may apply a force in a
different direction than the firearm rail system. As depicted in
FIG. 4A, the second clamp arm 124 includes a second clamp arm first
leg 127 (i.e., first section) that extends away from the latch 126,
then a second clamp arm second leg 129 turns 90 degrees away from
the first leg. In some instances, the second clamp arm first leg
127 and second clamp arm second leg 129 may form a different angle.
The second clamp arm 124 may be configured to partially wrap a side
of the mounting rail of the firearm rail system. In other
instances, the first clamp arm 122 may wrap around the firearm rail
system. In other instances, the second clamp arm 124 may attach to
an aperture of the firearm rail system.
[0039] In some embodiments, the at least one clamp aperture 110 is
configured to accept a fastener 112 (e.g., as seen in FIG. 2A). The
fastener 112 is configured to thread through the latch 126 into the
clamp aperture 110. In some instances, the fastener 112 may have a
hexagonal aperture configured to receive a hex key. In other
instances, the fastener 112 may have an aperture configured to
receive another type of screwdriver, such as a Philips head, flat
head or some other type of screwdriver head. In some instances, the
fastener 112 may be a bolt. In other instances, the fastener 112
may be a nut and bolt, screw, hook and loop, snap, or other type of
fastener. In some instances, the clamp aperture 110 may be
threaded. In other instances, the at least one clamp aperture 110
may be smooth. The fastener to be accepted by the aperture may be
composed of heat treated, black oxide coated stainless steel. In
other instances, the fastener may be composed of aluminum, steel,
iron, or some other alloy.
[0040] FIG. 6 depicts a sight 134 of the raised iron sight assembly
100. The sight 134 is configured to be mounted within the floor 136
of the sight portion 108 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 2A). For example,
the sight 134 may include a disc 140 with a first side 146 and a
second side 148. The disc 140 of the sight 134 may complement an
aperture within the floor 136 of the sight portion 108. The disc
140 may be round. In other instances, the disc 140 may be
rectangular, triangular, oval, or some other shape. In some
instances, the disc 140 may have a series of arcuate indentions 142
configured to be received by the aperture on the floor 136 of the
sight portion 108. The series of arcuate indentions 142 may be
configured to partially fit other fasteners (e.g., a smooth detent
150 as seen in FIG. 2G) setting within the floor 136. One benefit
of the additional fasteners within the arcuate indentions 142 is
preventing unwanted rotation of the sight 134. For example, each
smooth detent 150 may be set upon a compression spring within the
sight adjustment apertures 156 of FIG. 3D. The smooth detent(s) 150
may be configured to click into place within the arcuate indentions
142 of the sight 134. In addition, the sight 134 may have a
plurality of indexing dots 152. The indexing dots 152 may be
configured to receive paint fill to indicate the sights' 134
confirmed zero. In other instances, the disc 140 may not have the
series of arcuate indentions 142.
[0041] In some embodiments, one or more detents 144 may extend from
the first side 146 and the second side 148 of the sight 134. For
example, from the first side 146, a first detent 144A may extend
therefrom and be configured to provide a front sight view for a
firearm user. In some instances, the first detent 144A may be
rectangular. In other instances, the first detent 144A may be
circular, triangular, or some other shape. In some embodiments, the
second detent 144B extends from the second side 148. The second
detent 144B may be configured to be accepted by an aperture in the
floor 136. The second detent 144B may be threaded or smooth. The
second detent 144B may be circular, rectangular, triangular, or
some other shape.
[0042] Although specific embodiments of the disclosure have been
described, numerous other modifications and alternative embodiments
are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the
functionality described with respect to a particular device or
component may be performed by another device or component. Further,
while specific device characteristics have been described,
embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device
characteristics. Further, although embodiments have been described
in language specific to structural features and/or methodological
acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily
limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the
specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of
implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among
others, "can," "could," "might," or "may," unless specifically
stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as
used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments
could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain
features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language
is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or
steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
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