A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.

The improved rail interface system uses a spring tensioned “locking” shoe that extends from the accessory body into the rail opening to restrictively engage the edges of the rail openings and hold the weapon accessory against the weapon or weapon component. The locking shoe mechanisms is incorporated into a weapon light mount but may be adapted for use with M-Lok® style rail openings without the use of specialized nuts and fasteners.

A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.

Disclosed are implementations of a pivot mount for an optical sighting device. A sight support member of the pivot mount is moveable between an operative position, wherein an optical sighting device can be used to sight the firearm on a target, and an inoperative position, wherein the optical sighting device is positioned below, and vertically offset from, the operative position. Also disclosed is an optical sight mount that includes a sight support member slidably coupled to the base. The sight support member is moveable between an operative position, wherein an optical sighting device can be used to sight the firearm on a target, and an inoperative position, wherein the optical sighting device is positioned below, and vertically offset from, the operative position.

A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.

The improved rail interface system uses a spring tensioned locking shoe that extends from the accessory body into the rail opening to restrictively engage the edges of the rail openings and hold the weapon accessory against the weapon or weapon component. The locking shoe mechanisms is incoporated into a weapon light mount but may be adapted for use with M-Lok style rail openings without the use of specialized nuts and fasteners.

An accessory mounting device to pivotably mount an accessory to a weapon such as a firearm provides recoil dampening and generally may also include an accessory mount, a weapon attachment base, an arbor, and a detent mechanism. Advantageously, to flip or rotate the accessory mount through about 90 degrees between a first position above the base and a second position along a side of the base requires only grasping the accessory mount and rotating it from either of the positions through 90 degrees to the other position. No separate manual action to disengage any type of locking device is required, nor is any longitudinal or lateral translation of the mount involved. The function of providing stabilized, consistent location in each of the two positions, resistance to movement from each position, and manual movement of the mount that overcomes the resistance and rotates between the positions is provided by the detent mechanism.

A system and method for a weapon accessory mount is disclosed. The weapon accessory mount is configured to attach a weapon accessory to a rail of a weapon configured to fire a projectile in a projectile path. A flexure is configured to receive the weapon accessory. The flexure includes a first end attached to the rail at a first pivot portion, and a second end opposite the first end attached to the rail at a second portion. The first pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a shock recoil from the weapon from translational energy to rotational energy, the second pivot portion has a similar functionality to the first pivot portion.

Implementations of an optical sight mount with an integrated backup sighting system are provided. In some implementations, the optical sight mount comprises a base configured to be secured to, or removed from, a mounting interface of a firearm (e.g., a MIL-STD-1913 rail); a mounting surface configured so that an optical sighting device (e.g., a reflex type sight) can be secured thereon; and a backup sighting system positioned within a longitudinally extending sight channel located between the base and the mounting surface. Alternatively, implementations of a pivot mount for optical sighting devices are provided. In some implementations, the pivot mount comprises a base that can be secured to, or removed from, a mounting interface of a firearm; and a sight support member, rotatably coupled to the base, that is configured to move an attached optical sighting device (e.g., a magnifier) between two positions located on the same, or substantially the same, vertical plane.

A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.