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  2. Glock - Wikipedia

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    In addition, the Glock 26 can use factory magazines from the Glock 17, Glock 18, and Glock 19, and one can swap out base plates to give it capacities of 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 and 33 rounds. More than simply a "shortened" Glock 19, design of the subcompact Glock 26 required extensive rework of the frame, locking block, and spring assembly that ...

  3. Glock switch - Wikipedia

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    Glock switch. A Glock switch (sometimes called a button or a giggle switch) [1][2][3] is a small device that can be attached to the rear of the slide of a Glock handgun, converting the semi-automatic pistol into a selective fire machine pistol capable of fully automatic fire. As a type of auto sear, it functions by applying force to the trigger ...

  4. KRISS Vector - Wikipedia

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    KRISS Vector CRB 18.6 inch barrel (Canadian version) The Vector CRB (carbine) is a semi-automatic carbine with a permanently affixed barrel shroud to the standard 5.5-inch barrel, extending it to 16-inch (410 mm), intended for states with short-barrel rifle bans, with an 18.6-inch (470 mm) version produced for the Canadian market.

  5. Browning Hi-Power - Wikipedia

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    Formally adopted by the British Army and Royal Air Force as the L9, a replacement for Webley and Enfield revolvers in 1954 [1] [75] [76] and by the Northern Ireland Security Guard Service in 1998. [114] [better source needed]. Replaced by the Glock 17 Gen 4. [115] Also formerly used by PT17 units in the Metropolitan Police. [116]

  6. Trigger (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    Thompson submachine gun trigger. A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun. The word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a trap, a power tool, or a quick release.

  7. Hell-fire trigger - Wikipedia

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    A hell-fire trigger is a device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. The hell-fire clamps to the trigger guard behind the trigger and presses a "finger" against the back of the trigger to increase the force that returns the trigger to its forward position, effectively decreasing the time required for the trigger to reset, allowing for a faster follow up shot.

  8. Glock Ges.m.b.H. - Wikipedia

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    Glock Ges.m.b.H. (doing business as GLOCK) is a light weapons manufacturer headquartered in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria, named after its founder, Gaston Glock. The company makes popular polymer-framed pistols, but also produces field knives, entrenching tools, various horse related products, and apparel. Glock handguns are used by armed forces and ...

  9. Manurhin MR 73 - Wikipedia

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    The end result is a very smooth and consistent trigger. Though the patents expired decades ago, no other revolver manufacturer tried to apply the MR 73 trigger mechanism. The MR 73 requires more than 12 hours of hand-fitting at the factory, making it about 50% more expensive than competing U.S.-manufactured brands. [4]