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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. Binary trigger - Wikipedia

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    A binary trigger (or pull and release trigger) is a type of device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. A binary trigger works by firing one shot upon pulling the trigger and then firing a subsequent shot upon release of the trigger. Binary triggers are installed through modification of the fire-control group.

  4. Sear (firearm) - Wikipedia

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    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. The sear may be a separate part or can be a surface incorporated into the trigger.

  5. Forced reset trigger - Wikipedia

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    A forced reset trigger (or "hard reset" trigger) is a device that allows a person to fire a semi-automatic firearm at an increased rate. The forced reset trigger works by mechanically resetting the trigger's position after a shot is fired. This allows for an increased rate of fire.

  6. Glossary of firearms terms - Wikipedia

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    Trigger: A mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of a firearm. Triggers almost universally consist of levers or buttons actuated by the index finger. Trigger pull restrictor (TPR): A quasi-selector device intended for automatic firearms using a staged trigger. Trunnion: a cylindrical protrusion used as a mounting and/or pivoting point. On ...

  7. Yes, ‘Glock Switches’ Can Turn a Firearm Into an ... - AOL

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    In a firearm, the sear—as part of a larger trigger mechanism—is responsible for holding the hammer, striker, or bolt of the gun in place until enough pressure is exerted on the trigger. When ...

  8. ‘Dangerously defective’ pistol fires even if you don’t touch ...

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    The gun, sold in the U.S., is the “most dangerous” for whoever uses it, the lawsuit states. ‘Dangerously defective’ pistol fires even if you don’t touch the trigger, lawsuit says Skip to ...

  9. 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.