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  2. Trigger (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    Firearms use triggers to initiate the firing of a cartridge seated within the gun barrel chamber.This is accomplished by actuating a striking device through a combination of mainspring (which stores elastic energy), a trap mechanism that can hold the spring under tension, an intermediate mechanism to transmit the kinetic energy from the spring releasing, and a firing pin to eventually strike ...

  3. Double action - Wikipedia

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    However, if a user shooting under stress short-strokes the trigger by only releasing it halfway, the trigger will reset, but with a 38 N (8.5 lb f) pull. This temporary increased trigger pull is intended to prevent negligent discharges. Double-action – firearms trigger: Pressing the trigger 1) cocks, and 2) drops the hammer. The hammer can ...

  4. List of pistols - Wikipedia

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    .30 Carbine 9mm Winchester Magnum United States: 1992-2001 AMT AutoMag IV: Arcadia Machine & Tool.45 Winchester Magnum United States: 1992-2001 AMT AutoMag V: Arcadia Machine & Tool.50 Action Express United States: 1993-1995 AMT Backup: Arcadia Machine & Tool.22 Long Rifle 380 ACP.38 Super 9×19mm Parabellum.357 SIG.40 S&W.400 Corbon.45 ACP ...

  5. Sear (firearm) - Wikipedia

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    Sear shown in a revolver action. In a firearm, the sear is the part of the trigger mechanism that holds the hammer, striker, or bolt back until the correct amount of pressure has been applied to the trigger, at which point the hammer, striker, or bolt is released to discharge the weapon.

  6. Smith & Wesson - Wikipedia

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    Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (S&W) is an American firearm manufacturer headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Smith & Wesson was founded by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson as the "Smith & Wesson Revolver Company" in 1856, after their previous company, also called the "Smith & Wesson Company" and later renamed as "Volcanic Repeating Arms", was sold to Oliver Winchester and ...

  7. Safety (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    A trigger disconnector captures the hammer in the cocked position after a shot has been fired, even if the trigger is held to the rear as the gun cycles. This ensures the gun can only fire in the semi-automatic mode, as the trigger needs to be released to 'reset' and have the disconnector release the hammer back to the trigger sear.

  8. Smith & Wesson Model 469 - Wikipedia

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    The Model 469 is an early model in Smith & Wesson's 59-series, envisioned as pistols that could be easily concealed, but with sufficient firepower to work as service weapons as well.

  9. Glock - Wikipedia

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    The factory-standard, two-stage trigger has a trigger travel of 12.5 mm (0.49 in) and is rated at 25 N (5.6 lb f), but by using a modified connector, it can be increased to 35 N (7.9 lb f) or lowered to 20 N (4.5 lb f). In response to a request made by American law enforcement agencies for a two-stage trigger with increased trigger pull, Glock ...