Trigger pull

[JimmyG]

You know, as amazing an implement as the index finger is, it just isn't the 'perfect' appendage with which to pull a common trigger.

Apologies to those whose possess such appendages slash fingers. Apologies also to those who design triggers.

I'm thinking aloud about handgun design, in particular with reference to ergonomics. In short, is there another way to make it go "boom" without an arc-shaped pulling motion against a straight trigger action?

Going out on a limb here...thinking it is the grip, and/or the hand-to-hardware orientation that can make a difference in design, be it a trusted/proven wheel-gun or semi-auto action.

Outside the box please...

 

[taliv]

how about a MS Mouse scrollwheel on the backstrap, that you spin with your thumb, and every detent/click fires it?

 

[Davo]

Interesting idea, I wonder if its been done before.

 

[BBQJOE]

I was thinking about a button on the bottom of the hand grip that you would just slam with your left hand as you did a cup and saucer grip.

 

[alucard0822]

fingertips are about the most sensitive and dexterous appendages in the animal world, there is probably nothing else that could control a "trigger" of any, type without moving the gun around too much. That being said the prince of pistoleers, Wild Bill Hickock didn't have triggers on his navy cap and ball revolvers, he just thumbed the hammers back to advance the cylinder and dropped them to fire, it would seem to cut out a step and make firing quicker, but at the expense of accuracy.

 

[Navy joe]

If you design it make sure you can convince me it is better than a flat trigger face on a tuned 1911 trigger. I personally can't imagine a finer interface.

 

[JimmyG]

to Taliv

"wheel on the backstrap" (sic)...That's definitely outside the box, sir. Ok, so

1) when you say "backstrap", do I assume correctly that you're thinking of a semi-auto?

1a) If so, where's our safety?

1b) It wouldn't/shouldn't spin as freely as our 'mouse' wheel, (of course) no? That would make it essentially a full-auto.

Interesting, but practical?

I have no answers...only questions.

Further outside said box please...the connection between the flesh of our hand versus the 'iron and wood' of our tools...the angle, the shape, the size, the actuator...

What of an instantly deployable 'spring-loaded' rearward-pointing 'stock' that braces against your forearm? Oops, that'd be called a carbine.

Next?

 

[Davo]

well imagine something like a tang saftey, that fired when pushed foreward

 

[RNB65]

Anyone make a release trigger for handguns?

 

[Wheeler44]

That being said the prince of pistoleers, Wild Bill Hickock didn't have triggers on his navy cap and ball revolvers, he just thumbed the hammers back to advance the cylinder

Famous shooter Ed McGivern tied the triggers on his single action revolvers back to the trigger guard. He shot real quick and real accurate that way.

 

[Standing Wolf]

In a match pistol, which can be much slower and/or more cumbersome to operate than a self-defense pistol, I'd like to hold the gun in my right hand, and activate the trigger with my left.

Instead of pressing the button on my camera, I use a cable with a plunger: it's much steadier that way.

 

[Mr White]

Just put a 4 oz match trigger on every gun and the problem is solved.

 

[mister_wilburn]

Seems like releasing the trigger to fire would be easy enough to develop. Same basic design as current triggers, just fiddling around with the inner workings a bit. Oversimplified of course. Its good enough for video games Metal Gear Solid. It would aid in accuracy.