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Trigger (firearms)

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. A small amount of energy applied to the trigger leads to the release of much…

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Trigger (firearms)

Nodes140
Edges139
Triples23
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.014286
Components1

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trigger hammer striker pull single-action triggers double-action firing sa revolvers first da mechanism cocked also safety sear release action semi-automatic

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a firearminstance ofA trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon0.80text
airguninstance ofA trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon0.80text
crossbowinstance ofA trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon0.80text
or spearguninstance ofA trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon0.80text
a trapinstance ofThe word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices0.80text
a power toolinstance ofThe word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices0.80text
or a quick releaseinstance ofThe word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices0.80text
the M2 Browning machine gun or the Iron Horse TORinstance ofbut some weapons0.80text
cockinginstance ofit may also perform additional functions0.80text
the Colt 1860instance ofsingle-action revolver of the mid-to-late 19th century includes black powder caplock muzzleloaders0.80text
the Beaumontinstance ofdouble-action revolvers0.80text
the Taurus 24/7instance ofFor striker-fired pistols0.80text

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