US Patent 12111129 Combination grip spacer and catch plate

An ammunition magazine is disclosed including a tube surrounding a central space and having first and second ends oppositely disposed and having a first opening being positioned at the first end providing access to the central space. A spacer surrounds the tube proximate to the first end. A catch plate is integrally formed with the spacer. A butt plate is attached to the first end and overlies a portion of the spacer. The spacer being is captured between the butt plate and the tube. A fastener is positioned on the catch plate and engages the butt plate to retain the butt plate to the spacer.