Slide retraction levers for use with firearms

Abstract

Slide retraction levers for use with firearms are described. In one example implementation, the slide retraction lever for use with a firearm includes a first handle and a second handle. The first and second handles are used to retract the slide retraction lever. Additionally, the first and second handles are positioned on opposite sides of the slide retraction lever. The slide retraction lever further includes a locking device that is associated with the first handle. Operating the first handle releases an engagement with the firearm. Additionally, the locking device is associated with the second handle. Operating the second handle releases the engagement with the firearm independent of the operation of the first handle.

1 . A slide retraction lever for use with a firearm, comprising:
 a first handle;   a second handle, wherein the first and second handles are used to retract the slide retraction lever and wherein the first and second handles are positioned on opposite sides of the slide retraction lever; and   a locking device that is associated with the first handle, wherein operating the first handle releases an engagement with the firearm,   wherein the locking device is associated with the second handle, wherein operating the second handle releases the engagement with the firearm independent of the operation of the first handle.   
   
   
       2 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the locking device comprises a plurality of clips that removably engage a plurality of recesses defined by the firearm to substantially restrict the movement of the slide retraction lever relative to the firearm. 
   
   
       3 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of clips is coupled to the first handle or the second handle. 
   
   
       4 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first handle engages the second handle. 
   
   
       5 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first handle is coupled to the second handle. 
   
   
       6 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first handle is hingeably coupled to the slide retraction lever and wherein the second handle is hingeably coupled to the slide retraction lever. 
   
   
       7 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first handle is provided with a protrusion that corresponds to a recess defined by the second handle. 
   
   
       8 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the position of the protrusion relative to the recess couples the rotational movement of the first handle and the second handle together. 
   
   
       9 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the protrusion is provided with a rounded portion. 
   
   
       10 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the recess has a rectangular profile. 
   
   
       11 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one spring that pre-stresses the first and second handles in a rest position. 
   
   
       12 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first handle is provided with a first grip and the second handle is provided with a second grip, wherein the first handle and second handle are integrated into the slide retraction lever. 
   
   
       13 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein operating the first handle or the second handle comprises moving the first handle or the second handle in a direction substantially opposite a force exerted by a spring. 
   
   
       14 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the slide retraction lever moves relative to the firearm within a guide in a longitudinal direction. 
   
   
       15 . The slide retraction lever as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the slide retraction lever removably engages a breech of the firearm and wherein the first handle and the second handle are substantially opposite the portion. 
   
   
       16 . A hand-held firearm, comprising:
 a plurality of handles that each include a clip that removably engages a corresponding recess defined by the firearm, wherein the plurality of handles are positioned on opposite sides of a slide retraction lever;   wherein independently operating one of the plurality of handles removes the clips of the plurality of handles from the corresponding recesses to disengage the slide retraction lever.   
   
   
       17 . The hand-held firearm as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the engagement between the clip and the recess substantially restricts the movement of the slide retraction lever relative to the hand-held firearm. 
   
   
       18 . A hand-held firearm, comprising:
 a slide retraction lever having a first handle and a second handle for the retraction of the slide retraction lever, wherein the first handle is on an opposite side of the firearm as the second handle;   a locking device that is coupled to the first handle, wherein operating the first handle releases an engagement with the firearm;   wherein the locking device is associated with the second handle, wherein operating the second handle releases the engagement with the firearm independent of the operation of the first handle.   
   
   
       19 . The hand-held firearm as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the first handle is coupled to the second handle. 
   
   
       20 . The hand-held firearm as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the first handle and the second handle are hingeably coupled to the slide retraction lever and, wherein the first handle and the second handle rotationally engage one another to couple the rotational movement of the first handle and the second handle together.