Patent ID: 6131324
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
An adjustable dual stage trigger assembly comprising:a spring activated hammer, a disconnect lever, and a torsion adjustable spring loaded trigger means;said spring activated hammer being pivotally connectable with a first pin through a receiver cavity of a firearm and having a hammer notch and a hammer tang;said spring loaded trigger means being pivotally connectable with a second pin through said receiver cavity and having a trigger sear engaging said hammer notch when the firearm is in a cocked position;said disconnect lever being pivotally connectable with said second pin and being operably connected with said trigger means;a first threaded adjustment means adjustable by a user of said firearm in said disconnect lever on a first end of said disconnect lever and a second threaded adjustment means adjustable by said user on a second end of said disconnect lever, said first and second threaded adjustment means being adjustable without disturbing said assembly;said first threaded adjustment means allowing said user to adjust engagement of said trigger sear with said hammer notch to a user desired engagement and causing a contact portion of said disconnect lever to contact said hammer tang on said hammer;said second threaded adjustment means acting to compress a spring against said trigger to adjust pressure of said contact portion of said disconnect lever against said hammer tang thereby adjusting trigger pressure needed to fire said firearm after said contact portion of the said disconnect lever contacts said hammer tang.