Patent attributes
A combination of pistol and flashlight is provided, comprising a frame including a front portion, a trigger guard, a root positioned adjacently to the front portion and to the trigger guard. The root is treated as follows: removing on both sides of the frame an approximately 2 mm layer of material, defining a number of outer surfaces, and forming two lateral fixation cavities. The combination includes a saddle defining a number of inner surfaces, configured to releasably snug-fit onto the outer surfaces, and two fixation tabs configured to releasably snug-fit into the cavities. The saddle secures the flashlight by suitable fixation means. In embodiments, the flashlight is divided into a lighting portion secured to the saddle and power source portion arranged on the bearer's body. Optionally, the saddle is also placeable on a bearer's finger. The combination has less weight and size, but greater support for the saddle than known constructions.
