Trigger Pull


The amount of force needed to fire a shot; heavier or inconsistent triggers can reduce accuracy.

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Double-Action


A firearm mechanism where pulling the trigger cocks and then releases the hammer (common in some ...


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Marksmanship


The skill of accurate shooting, encompassing proper stance, breathing, trigger control, and follo...


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Sear


The component in a firearm’s trigger group that holds the hammer or striker back until the trigge...


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Semi-Automatic


A firearm action where each trigger pull fires a single shot and automatically chambers the next ...


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Single-Action


A firearm mechanism in which the hammer must be manually cocked before the trigger can release it...


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Trigger Creep


The slight movement or slack in a trigger before it releases, potentially affecting accuracy and ...


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