Trigger (firearms) - Knowledge (XXG)

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default). This means that there is no single-action function for any shot, and the hammer or striker always rests in the down position until the trigger pull begins. With semi-automatics, this means that unlike DA/SA weapons, the hammer does not remain cocked after the first round is fired, and every shot is in double-action mode. With revolvers, this means that one does not have the option of cocking the gun before shooting and must always shoot it in double action mode.

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mode. When the weapon fires, the cycling slide automatically cocks the hammer to the rear, meaning that the rest of the shots fired will be in single-action mode, unless the hammer is manually lowered again. This gives the positive aspects of a single-action trigger without the need to carry "cocked and locked" (with a loaded chamber and cocked hammer), or with an empty chamber, which requires the user to chamber a round before firing.

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shroud or by removing the thumb spur. In both cases, the goal is to prevent the possible snagging of the hammer spur on clothing or holster. Due to the imposed limitation in accuracy, the majority of DAO revolvers have been short-barrel, close-range "snub" weapons, where rapidity of draw is essential and limited accuracy is already an acceptable compromise.

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slide releases, magazine releases, take-down levers, takedown lever lock buttons, loaded chamber indicators, barrel tip-up levers, etc. These variables become confusing and require more complicated manuals-of-arms. One other disadvantage is the difference between the first double-action pull and subsequent single-action pulls.

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that many rounds will fire on being struck a second time, and it is faster to pull the trigger a second time than to cycle the action, if the round fails to fire on the second strike, the user will be forced to clear the round anyway, thus using up even more time than if they had simply done so in the first place. The

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A potential drawback of a DA/SA weapon is that the shooter must be comfortable dealing with two different trigger pulls: the longer, heavier DA first pull and the shorter, lighter subsequent SA pulls. The difference between these trigger pulls can affect the accuracy of the crucial first few shots in

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The purpose of a DAO action in a semi-automatic is mostly to avoid the change in trigger pull between the first and subsequent shots that one experiences in a DA/SA pistol, while avoiding the perceived danger of carrying a cocked single-action handgun, although it also avoids having to carry a cocked

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capability without the need for a fire mode selector switch. Pressing the upper segment of the trigger produced semi-automatic fire, while holding the lower segment of the trigger produced fully automatic fire. Though considered innovative at the time, the feature was eliminated on most firearms due

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Although there have been revolvers that were designed with trigger mechanisms totally lacking a single-action mechanism altogether, more commonly DAO revolvers are modifications of existing DA/SA models, with identical internals, only with access to the hammer prevented, either by covering it with a

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DA/SA pistols are versatile mechanisms. These firearms generally have a manual safety that additionally may serve to decock the hammer. Some have a facility (generally a lever or button) to safely lower the hammer. As a disadvantage, these controls are often intermingled with other controls such as

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strikers and hammers apply only to semi-automatic handguns. Upon firing a cartridge or loading the chamber, the hammer or striker will rest in a partially cocked position. The trigger serves the function of completing the cocking cycle and then releasing the striker or hammer. While technically two

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The break is often considered the most critical stage of the trigger pull for achieving good practical accuracy, since it happens just prior to the shot being discharged and can cause some unwanted shakes from the shooter's hand at the instant of firing. Shooter preferences vary; some prefer a soft

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actions, it differs from a double-action trigger in that the trigger is not capable of fully cocking the striker or hammer. It differs from single-action in that if the striker or hammer were to release, it would generally not be capable of igniting the primer. Examples of pre-set strikers are the

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A single set trigger is usually one trigger that may be fired with a conventional amount of trigger pull weight or may be "set" – usually by pushing forward on the trigger, or by pushing forward on a small lever attached to the rear of the trigger. This takes up the trigger slack (or "take-up") in

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series of rifles, produced by Franklin Armory, Fostech Outdoors, and Liberty Gun Works. The AR-15 trigger as produced by Liberty Gun Works only functions in pull and release mode, and does not have a way to catch the hammer on release; while the other two have three-position safety selectors and a

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to automatically cock the hammer when firing. Thus, the weapon can be carried with the hammer down on a loaded chamber, reducing perceived danger of carrying a single-action semi-automatic. When the user is ready to fire, simply pulling the trigger will cock and release the hammer in double action

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under stress. This is a particular advantage for a police pistol. These weapons also generally lack any type of external safety. DAO is common among police agencies and for small, personal protection firearms. The primary drawback is that the additional trigger pull weight and travel required for

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is cleared. This allows the operator to attempt a second time to fire a cartridge after a misfire malfunction, as opposed to a single-action, in which the only thing to do if a round fails to fire is to rack the slide, clearing the round and recocking the hammer. While this can be advantageous in

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A set trigger allows a shooter to have a greatly reduced trigger pull (the resistance of the trigger) while maintaining a degree of safety in the field compared to having a conventional, very light trigger. There are two types: single set and double set. Set triggers are most likely to be seen on

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and is especially important with firearms with long barrels, slow projectiles and heavy trigger weights, where the more significant resistance drop can make the trigger finger overshoot and shake in an uncontrolled fashion. Having some overtravel provides a "buffer zone" that prevents the shooter

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popularized this trigger in modern pistols and many other manufacturers have released pre-set striker products of their own. The primary disadvantage is that pulling the trigger a second time after a failure to fire will not re-strike the primer. In normal handling of the firearm, this is not an

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Each trigger mechanism has its own merits. Historically, the first type of trigger was the single-action. This is the simplest mechanism and generally the shortest, lightest, and smoothest pull available. The pull is also consistent from shot to shot so no adjustments in technique are needed for

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When user releases the trigger, and it travels to its resting position. On semiauto firearms the movement eventually passes by reset position where trigger-disconnector mechanism resets itself to its resting state, in which pulling the trigger releases the sear. The reset event does not occur in

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Double-action triggers provide the ability to fire the gun whether the hammer is cocked or uncocked. This feature is desirable for military, police, or self-defense pistols. The primary disadvantage of any double-action trigger is the extra length the trigger must be pulled and the extra weight

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In simple terms, "double-action" refers to a trigger mechanism that both cocks the hammer and then releases the sear, thus performing two "acts", although it is supposed to describe doing both strictly with one trigger pull only. However, in practice most double-action guns feature the optional

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This design requires a trigger pull to both cock and trip the hammer/striker for every single shot, unlike a DA/SA, which only requires a double-action trigger pull for the first shot (or a typical DA/SA revolver, which can fire single action any time the user wishes but uses double-action as a

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A double set trigger achieves the same result, but uses two triggers: one sets the trigger and the other fires the weapon. Double set triggers can be further classified into two different phases. A double set, single phase trigger can only be operated by first pulling the set trigger, and then

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pulling the firing trigger. A double set, double phase trigger can be operated as a standard trigger if the set trigger is not pulled, or as a set trigger by first pulling the set trigger. Double set, double phase triggers offer the versatility of both a standard trigger and a set trigger.

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break with a smooth but discernible amount of trigger travel during firing, while others prefer a crisp break with a heavier weight and little or no discernible movement. A perceivably slow trigger break is often referred to as a "creep", and frequently described as an unfavorable feature.

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models, which featured a revolver-style double-action trigger, allowing the weapon to be carried with a round chambered and the hammer lowered. After the first shot, they would fire subsequent shots like a single-action pistol. These pistols rapidly gained popularity, and the traditional

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Some fully adjustable triggers can be adjusted to function as either a single-stage or two-stage trigger by adjusting the takeup. Setting the takeup travel (also known as the first stage) to near zero essentially makes the trigger a single-stage trigger. Some single-stage triggers (e.g.,

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Pre-set hybrid triggers are similar to a DA/SA trigger in reverse. The first pull of the trigger is pre-set. If the striker or hammer fail to discharge the cartridge, the trigger may be pulled again and will operate as a double-action only (DAO) until the cartridge discharges or the

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In a DA/SA trigger, the mechanism is designed with an internal sear that allows the trigger to both cock and release the hammer/striker when fully pulled, or to merely lock the hammer/striker in the cocked position when it is pulled to the rear and the trigger is not depressed. In a

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proper accuracy. On a single-action revolver, for which the hammer must be manually cocked prior to firing, an added level of safety is present. On a semi-automatic, the hammer will be cocked and made ready to fire by the process of chambering a round, and as a result an external

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from "jerking the trigger", allowing the remnant pressing force from the finger to be dampened via a "follow-through" motion. Although a perceivable overtravel can be felt as adding to the "creep" of the trigger break, it is not always considered a bad thing by some shooters. An

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While many European and some American revolvers were designed as double-action models throughout the late 19th century, for the first half of the 20th century, all semi-automatic pistols were single-action weapons, requiring the weapon to be carried cocked and loaded with the

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an emergency situation. Although there is little need for a safety on a DA/SA handgun when carrying it loaded with the hammer down, after the first shots are fired, the hammer will be cocked and the chamber loaded. Thus, most DA/SA guns either feature a conventional

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have a noticeable but relatively light resistance during the takeup, followed by a distinctly increased resistance of the actual trigger break. This allows the shooter to gradually "ease into" the trigger pull instead of hitting the trigger blade with a hasty hard

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single-action-only pistols rapidly lost favor, although they still retain a dedicated following among enthusiasts. Today, a typical revolver or semi-automatic pistol is a DA/SA one, carried in double-action mode but firing most of its shots in single-action mode.

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The double-crescent trigger on the MG 34, which enabled select fire capability without using a selector switch. Pressing the upper segment of the trigger produced semi-automatic fire, while holding the lower segment of the trigger produced fully automatic

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and ejector in addition to the trigger). While a trigger is primarily designed to set off a shot by releasing the hammer/striker, it may also perform additional functions such as cocking (loading against a spring) the hammer/striker, rotating a

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accelerated motion caused by the residual push of the finger coupled with the sudden decrease in resistance after the trigger break. It can be a very critical factor for accuracy because shaking movements during this phase may precede the

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DAO firearms resolve some DA/SA shortcomings by making every shot a double-action shot. Because there is no difference in pull weights, training and practice are simplified. Additionally, the heavier trigger pull can help to prevent a

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cocking and releasing the hammer/striker. Such trigger design either has no internal sear mechanism capable of holding the hammer/striker in a still position (so cocking and releasing have to happen in one uninterrupted sequence), or

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allows different firing rates based on how far it is depressed. For example, when pulled lightly, the weapon will fire a single shot. When depressed further, the weapon fires at a fully automatic rate. Examples include

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ability to cock the hammer separately, reducing the trigger to perform just one action. This is opposed to "double-action only" firearms, which completely lack the capability to fire in single-action mode.

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way to capture the hammer on release. In these triggers, the third position activates the pull and release mode, while the center selector position causes the trigger to only drop the hammer when pulled.

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have no discernible resistance during the entire takeup, and only encounter resistance at the very end of takeup (often described as encountering "the wall") when actually actuating the trigger break.

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rifles, where the hunter did not want to rely on an unnecessarily complex or fragile weapon. While single-action revolvers never lost favor in the US right up until the birth of the

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is named for the sudden loss of resistance when the sear reaches the point of release, which is described as resembling the breaking of rigid materials when the strength fails under

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Mk I* and Mk I** revolvers, in which there is no external hammer spur, or which simply lack the internal sear mechanism capable of holding the hammer in the cocked position.

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is essentially a firing pin directly loaded to a spring, eliminating the need to be struck by a separate hammer. The firing pin/striker then collides into the cartridge

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issue; loading the gun requires that the slide be retracted, pre-setting the striker. Clearing a malfunction also usually involves retracting the slide following the "

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and loaded pistol, or having to lower the hammer on a loaded chamber, if one only fires a partial magazine. A good example of this action in a semi-automatic is the

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A binary trigger is a trigger for a semiautomatic firearm that drops the hammer both when the trigger is pulled, and also when it is released. Examples include the

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of fire, but compromised by having a longer, heavier trigger pull, which can affect accuracy compared to the lighter, shorter trigger pull of a single-action fire.

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is often considered the least critical stage of the trigger pull. Often triggers are classified as either single-stage or two-stage based on the takeup.

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Pro pistol (not to be confused with the first-generation 24/7 which was a traditional pre-set) offered this feature starting in 2006. The

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surface. Variable mechanisms will have this surface directly on the trigger and hammer or have separate sears or other connecting parts.

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pistols. This type of trigger mechanism is sometimes referred to as a Striker Fired Action or SFA. Examples of pre-set hammers are the

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broke out and saw great popularity all through the latter half of the 19th century, with certain numbers being sold in the US as well.

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function of releasing the hammer/striker (and nothing else), while the hammer/striker must be cocked by separate means. Almost all

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There are numerous types of trigger designs, typically categorized according to which functions the trigger is tasked to perform,

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Most firearm triggers are "single-action", meaning that the trigger is designed only for the single function of disengaging the

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A release trigger releases the hammer or striker when the trigger is released by the shooter, rather than when it is pulled.

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to automatically recock the hammer for a next shot, and is thus always cocked and ready unless the user manually

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is a pivoting metallic component subjected to spring tension so when released will swing forward to strike a

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to be released. In "double-action" firearm designs, the trigger also performs the additional function of

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the hammer – and there are many designs where the trigger is used for a range of other functions.

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to eventually strike and ignite the primer. There are two primary types of striking mechanisms –

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customized weapons and competition rifles where a light trigger pull is beneficial to accuracy.

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happens immediately after the break and is typically a short distance and can be considered an

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and/or with the thumb spur machined off, preventing the user from manipulating it separately.

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the sear's movement up to the point of release, where the felt resistance suddenly decreases.

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Pre-set triggers offer a balance of pull weight, trigger travel, safety, and consistency.

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introduced the first "double-action" (actually DA/SA hybrid) semi-automatic pistols, the

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the trigger and allows for a much lighter trigger pull. This is colloquially known as a

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with a noticeable spring resistance that can functionally mimic a two-stage trigger.

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will arrest the motion of the trigger blade and prevent excessive movement.

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and is popular on hunting rifles. A two-stage trigger is often called

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that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a

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required to overcome the spring tension of the hammer or striker.

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When considering the practical accuracy of a firearm, the trigger

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The trigger pull can be divided into three mechanical stages:

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the components that help handle the cartridge, including the

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that prevents the hammer from accidentally dropping, or a "

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by moving forward rapidly along its longitudinal axis. A

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or the Iron Horse TOR ("thumb-operated receiver") use a

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use a squeeze-bar trigger similar to the "ticklers" on

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There are many examples of DA/SA semi-automatics, the

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3950:Mechanisms (engineering) 1194:, Osario Selectiva, and 402:Stages of a trigger pull 388:and thus discharges the 149:rifle: (A) trigger, (B) 3900:by U.S. state 3310:Overpressure ammunition 3245:Improved Military Rifle 2951:Circular error probable 1870:Personal defence weapon 1326:is sometimes employed. 1241:Vigneron submachine gun 1175:double-crescent trigger 1160:Double-crescent trigger 815:will reciprocate under 237:M2 Browning machine gun 170:Thompson submachine gun 145:Trigger mechanism in a 69:"Trigger" firearms 3594:Civilian gun ownership 3123:Firing (Shooting) 1380:Ballistics-Experts.com 1170: 932:semi-automatic pistols 755:revolvers such as the 745:Colt 1851 "Navy" Model 741:Colt 1860 "Army" Model 173: 162: 3068:Handgun effectiveness 3001:Minute of Angle (MOA) 2877:Ballistic coefficient 1853:Semi-automatic pistol 1493:freepatentsonline.com 1440:U.S. patent 2,027,950 1167: 1107:Springfield Armory XD 955:semi-automatic pistol 769:semi-automatic pistol 494:Safe Action trigger, 465:Single-stage triggers 262:, which allows for a 168: 144: 3685:in the United States 3343:Armour piercing 2904:Rangefinding/keeping 2816:Push/Controlled feed 2608:Synchronization gear 2343:Blank-firing adapter 2194: or famous 1386:on 11 February 2003. 1007:Colt Police Positive 54:improve this article 3777:Privately made 3740:Firearm brands 3626:State firearms 3606:Exhibition shooting 3589:Celebratory gunfire 3448:Plastic tipped 3378:High explosive 2899:Physics of firearms 1340:negligent discharge 1109:-S variant (only), 853:Double-action only 827:misfiring cartridge 751:, as well as early 671:progressive trigger 537:, or alternatively 501:) have an integral 231:) depressed by the 3945:Firearm components 3875:Right to bear arms 3821:Featureless rifles 3767:Improvised firearm 3728:3D printed firearm 3616:United States 3511:Fully powered 3418:Total metal jacket 3058:Stock measurements 1781:Underwater firearm 1677: versus 1477:. 10 October 2019. 1376:"Trigger Analysis" 1274:possibly 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