A trigger mechanism for a repeating rifle includes a sear pivotable about a first axis, a detent lever pivotable about a second axis and having an extension with a catch that is engaged with the sear when the mechanism is cocked, and a trigger pivotable about a trigger axis, wherein upon rotational actuation thereof, the trigger acts directly upon the detent lever, without any intervening components, pivoting the detent lever about the second axis in a direction opposite to the trigger rotation, and releasing the sear projection from the detent lever catch. In embodiments, the trigger pull is adjusted by an adjusting spring driven by an adjusting screw that is freely accessible from beneath the trigger mechanism. Embodiments further include a sear return spring between the sear and detent lever, and/or a trigger return spring opposing the adjusting spring that holds the trigger in a defined position without play.

Trigger assemblies for firearms, such as pistols, that include a striker assembly with a spring-loaded firing pin and downwardly-protruding firing pin flag for interaction with the trigger assembly. The trigger assemblies include a trigger, a trigger spring, a trigger bar with a connector protrusion for cooperation with a connector that can be inserted into the trigger housing, and the trigger bar is formed to cooperate with a pawl mount, and a sear is provided to cooperate with the firing pin flag.

Trigger assemblies for firearms, such as pistols, that include a striker assembly with a spring-loaded firing pin and downwardly-protruding firing pin flag for interaction with the trigger assembly. The trigger assemblies include a trigger, a trigger spring, a trigger bar with a connector protrusion for cooperation with a connector that can be inserted into the trigger housing, and the trigger bar is formed to cooperate with a pawl mount, and a sear is provided to cooperate with the firing pin flag.

A firearm comprises a frame and firing control housing insert detachably mounted in the frame. A rear securement feature includes a locking slot formed in the rear wall of the insert engaging a locking protrusion formed in the rear wall of the frame which retains the rear portion of the insert in the frame. A front securement feature includes a rotatable pin inserted through holes in the insert front portion and frame. A radial retention protrusion on the pin is interposed between the insert and frame defining an interlock feature. The pin is rotatable into a first position wherein the protrusion passes through a complementary configured frame aperture allowing the pin to be removed, and a second position wherein the protrusion is not aligned with the aperture to engage the frame and prevent pin removal.

A firearm comprises a frame and firing control housing insert detachably mounted in the frame. A rear securement feature includes a locking slot formed in the rear wall of the insert engaging a locking protrusion formed in the rear wall of the frame which retains the rear portion of the insert in the frame. A front securement feature includes a rotatable pin inserted through holes in the insert front portion and frame. A radial retention protrusion on the pin is interposed between the insert and frame defining an interlock feature. The pin is rotatable into a first position wherein the protrusion passes through a complementary configured frame aperture allowing the pin to be removed, and a second position wherein the protrusion is not aligned with the aperture to engage the frame and prevent pin removal.

A variable barrel camming system for a firearm includes a linearly reciprocating slide supported by a frame and a barrel removably coupled to the slide for movement therewith. A cam slot on the barrel slideably engages a cam pin mounted transversely in the frame. The slot includes a cam track surface having multiple angles and contours designed to control the motion and orientation of the barrel. When the firearm is discharged, the slide and barrel initially move rearward together under recoil forces generated. The pin slides forward in the slot over the cam track surface which is configured to rotate and uncouple the barrel from the slide which continues rearward alone. The cam track surface has a varying cam profile selected to gradually dissipate the kinetic energy of the barrel/slide unit in a controlled manner, thereby reducing the felt recoil imparted to a user compared to conventional cam systems.

A variable barrel camming system for a firearm includes a linearly reciprocating slide supported by a frame and a barrel removably coupled to the slide for movement therewith. A cam slot on the barrel slideably engages a cam pin mounted transversely in the frame. The slot includes a cam track surface having multiple angles and contours designed to control the motion and orientation of the barrel. When the firearm is discharged, the slide and barrel initially move rearward together under recoil forces generated. The pin slides forward in the slot over the cam track surface which is configured to rotate and uncouple the barrel from the slide which continues rearward alone. The cam track surface has a varying cam profile selected to gradually dissipate the kinetic energy of the barrel/slide unit in a controlled manner, thereby reducing the felt recoil imparted to a user compared to conventional cam systems.

A firearm enhancing trigger connector having a torso with first and second edges. The torso has a guide lip mount extending from the torso beyond the first edge at a first predetermined angle. The guide lip mount has a guide lip positioned at a second predetermined angle approximately 65-80 degrees with respect to the second edge. The guide lip mount further has a control tab extending therefrom at a third predetermined angle from the first edge. The torso further has a first connector leg. The first connector leg has a reset tab. The torso also has a second connector leg and an elongated debris slot.

A firearm enhancing trigger connector having a torso with first and second edges. The torso has a guide lip mount extending from the torso beyond the first edge at a first predetermined angle. The guide lip mount has a guide lip positioned at a second predetermined angle approximately 65-80 degrees with respect to the second edge. The guide lip mount further has a control tab extending therefrom at a third predetermined angle from the first edge. The torso further has a first connector leg. The first connector leg has a reset tab. The torso also has a second connector leg and an elongated debris slot.

Disclosed is a firearm configuration for a handgun. The firearm configuration is designed to reduce the recoil forces encountered by a user upon firing the weapon. It further includes a recoil plate that absorbs forces generated by the slide during firing. Recoil forces are reduced by lowering the firearm's center of mass and by aligning a recoiling mass with the user's arm and trigger finger. The firearm configuration further includes a locking block which prevents rotational and lateral movement of the barrel upon firing.