Tungsten-containing firearm slug
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 21, 2006
Grant Date -
Jan 27, 2005
app pub date -
Oct 29, 2003
filing date -
Oct 31, 2002
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Abstract
Firearm slugs formed from a non-toxic lead substitute that includes tungsten. In some embodiments, the firearm slug is formed with a recessed back portion, thus shifting an increased percentage of the slug's net mass toward the front of the slug. In some embodiments, the firearm slug is formed with a recessed front portion. In some embodiments, the slug is a component of a slug cartridge that includes a slug cup. The slug must have a density that is less than, equal to, or greater than lead, or a lead-antimony alloy used for firearm projectiles. In some embodiments, the slug is formed via powder metallurgy from a powder that includes at least one tungsten-containing component and at least one binder. In some embodiments, the slug is cast or otherwise formed from a molten feedstock that includes at least one tungsten-containing component. In some embodiments, the slug is frangible.
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International Classification(s)
- 2003 Application Filing Year
- F42B Class
- 309 Applications Filed
- 121 Patents Issued To-Date
- 39.16 % Issued To-Date
