Trigger guard on firearm

Abstract

A firearm includes a receiver further including a trigger and a trigger guard. The trigger guard comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to mount to a first arm and a second arm of the receiver and is further configured so that a portion of the trigger guard extends below the first and second arm. The second end is configured to mount to a third and forth arm of the receiver. The first end and the second end extend at angles so as to provide additional room for the user's finger in the enclosure surrounding the trigger.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims benefit to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 542,905 filed Feb. 9, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to the field of firearms, more specifically to a trigger guard on a firearm. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Referring to FIG. 1, a typical configuration of a receiver system for a firearm is shown and includes a grip 20 that is mounted to a receiver 10. The grip is mounted to the receiver so that the user can hold the grip with a thumb and three fingers while resting a trigger finger on a trigger. [0006] As shown in FIG. 1, the receiver has downwardly extending arms that are used to mount a trigger guard 25 and to form an enclosure for the trigger. Specifically, a first and a second arm 11, 12 extend down between the grip 20 and the trigger 15 and extend below the end of the trigger. A third and fourth arm 31, 32 extend betwee...

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Benefits of technology

[0013] The present invention is directed to a firearm having a receiver system that includes a trigger guard of the invention. In an exemplary embodiment, the trigger guard defines a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to mount to a first arm and a second arm extending from the receiver system via a retaining pin. The second end of the trigger guard is configured to mount to a third arm and a fourth arm also extending from the receiver system via a detent. The trigger guard of the invention is configured so that a portion of the first end extends below the first and the second arm so as to minimize abrasive contact between the user's fingers and the first and the second arms.

Problems solved by technology

As can be appreciated, it is undesirable to inadvertently actuate the trigger.

While the trigger guard is used to prevent the inadvertent actuation of the trigger, the known trigger guard is not suitable when the user is wearing gloves, such as during cold weather conditions.

A significant drawback with having the trigger guard in the open position is that the trigger is more susceptible to unintended actuation and therefore unintended firing of the firearm.

Other problems and drawbacks exist with respect to known trigger guards.

For example, certain ergonomic aspects of the pistol grip connection to the lower receiver are not ideal.

Depending on the finish of the arms, the first and second arms can have edges or burrs that can wear and cause abrasions on or even cut the user's finger.

However, with this configuration, the trigger guard cannot be opened, which may be necessary with known trigger guards when a user is wearing thick gloves.

Thus, a firearm using the known trigger guard and using either of the two described methods is less desirable for a user who is operating the firearm in cold weather conditions where gloves are required.

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