Trigger mechanism in a bolt action rifle: (A) trigger, (B) sear, (C) striker spring, (D) striker. A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun.

2018年5月10日 · Today, firearms are generally discharged in one of two ways: either via a hammer or via a spring-loaded striker. A hammer is a chunk of metal with three basic components: a pivot point, a sear...

There are three different kinds of handgun triggers: single action, double action, or striker-fired. You’ll find the first two triggers on hammer-fired handguns, so all revolvers and some pistols.

2024年3月29日 · Trigger actions refer to how firearms operate to release ammunition when triggers are pulled. When a trigger is pulled or pressed, it releases the striker or hammer that hits the primer on the cartridge and fires a shot.

2023年9月15日 · Trigger guard: The trigger guard is a frame that houses the trigger and prevents accidental discharge. Most guns have an additional safety in the form of a switch or lever that can deactivate the gun by disconnecting the trigger from the firing mechanism.

2023年6月5日 · Understanding how the trigger mechanism works is essential for safe and accurate shooting. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intricacies of the gun trigger mechanism, from its components and functions to various types and features.

What is the Trigger of a Firearm? A trigger is a device on a firearm that releases a hammer or striker (or electrical impulse) that detonates a round’s primer and launches a bullet out of the barrel. It sounds simple, and conceptually, it is very simple. But by the same metric, golf is easy: hit the ball toward the hole.

2021年11月20日 · Trigger actions refer to how a firearm operates with each trigger press. There are two common types of trigger actions: single-action and double-action. Some firearms incorporate both. The trigger mechanism or action releases the striker or hammer, so it causes the primer on a cartridge to be struck and fire a shot.

In this article, we’re going to break down several common types of firearm triggers and their differences, as well as explain the common types of firearm actions. [Image courtest of Pistol Shooting Sports]

2020年9月15日 · The first allows the trigger to function in a traditional manner – applied the required amount of pressure and the rifle fires. The second allows the shooter to set or stage the trigger via a mechanical action, either moving the trigger …