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Method and apparatus for trigger assemblies for firearms

  • US 8,250,799 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2009
  • Issued: 08/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A trigger assembly for firearms comprising:

  • a. a first trigger, which is pivotally mounted on a first pivot pin, wherein the first trigger hasi. at least one vertically extending slot; and

    ii. a shoulder, which is adapted in size and shape for a sear, which is located outside the slot, to rest on the shoulder during a cocked position of a striker;

    b. a second trigger, which is pivotally mounted within the slot on a second pivot pin which is not coaxial with the first pivot pin, wherein the second trigger has a protrusion, which extends substantially vertically atop the second trigger; and

    c. the sear has a bore in the underside of the sear, wherein;

    i. the bore is adapted in size and shape to house the protrusion; and

    ii. the width of the bore is at least 50% larger than the width of the protrusion to allow for rotational movement of the protrusion within the bore, during a partial unintentional rotation of the second trigger within the slot, to keep the second trigger from pivoting out from under the sear and thereby prevent the firearm from firing.

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