The present invention 10 discloses an illuminating recoil guide rod for
use on a handgun 12 modified to include a highly illuminating LED or infrared
light 26 for a night vision light source, a tilt or mercury switch 22
that will allow for user selectable starting angles of illumination when the
firearm is drawn from the holster comprising a lens 24, battery or batteries
30, housing compartment 32, mercury angle switch 28, electronics
56, 58 and a manual on/off switch 28. The illuminating recoil guide
rod 10 of the present invention is completely unobtrusive and is activated
simply by drawing the firearm 12 from the holster and raising the barrel
36. The present invention provides for an additional element in the form
of a wireless transmitter 56 and receiver 58 for illuminating the
LED 26 only while a pressure sensitive pad 60 is depressed.
