TRIGGER LOCK

1. An accessory for blocking unauthorized trigger movement during gun storage. Must never be applied to a loaded firearm. 2. A form of firearm safety blocking trigger movement.

TRIGGER MECHANISM

Those parts which, when pressure is applied to the trigger, release the hammer or striker. Also called Fire Control.

TRIGGER PLATE (ASSEMBLY)

1. A metal plate fitted to the lower part of some frames through which the trigger or triggers pass. 2. A component attached to the frame or receiver of some firearms, which supports the major components of the firing mechanism and may have the trigger guard as an integral portion.

TRIGGER PULL FORCE

The average force which must be applied to the trigger of a firearm to cause the sear, striker, or hammer to release with the force applied approximately parallel to the bore line.

TRIGGER SHOE

An accessory which is attached to the trigger to give a much larger trigger-finger bearing surface.

TRIGGER SQUEEZE

A gradual increase of pressure on a trigger until it releases.

TRIGGER STOP

1. A device to prevent certain firearms from being fired until the finger lever is closed. 2. A device to prevent over-travel of the trigger.

TOP WAD

The closure disc over the top of the shot column held in place by a rolled crimp.

TOP STRAP

That portion of a revolver frame which passes over the cylinder.