Firearm Trigger

Abstract

The bow portion of a firearm trigger is provided with a gripping surface disposed ordinarily for direct contact with a user's finger. The gripping surface receives pressure applied by the user to activate the trigger. A resilient coating overlies at least the gripping surface for direct contact with the user's finger.

1 . In a firearm trigger, said trigger having a bow portion provided with a gripping surface disposed ordinarily for direct contact with a user's finger, said gripping surface receiving pressure applied by the user to activate the trigger, that improvement which comprises a resilient coating overlying at least the gripping surface for direct contact with the user's finger. 
     
     
         2 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient coating covers substantially the entire bow portion. 
     
     
         3 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient coating provides more friction with the user's finger than direct contact between the gripping surface and the user's finger. 
     
     
         4 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient coating distributes the pressure applied by the user's finger over a larger area of the gripping surface than direct contact between the gripping surface and the user's finger. 
     
     
         5 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient coating is composed of a rubberized polymer. 
     
     
         6 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the firmness of the resilient coating is within a range of 20 on the Shore OO scale up to about 75 on the Shore D scale. 
     
     
         7 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , therein the resilient coating has a smooth surface. 
     
     
         8 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient coating has a textured surface 
     
     
         9 . The firearm trigger according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient coating has a thermal conductivity value within a range of 0-10 W/m·K. 
     
     
         10 . A covering for a firearm trigger, said trigger having a bow portion provided with a gripping surface disposed ordinarily for direct contact with a user's finger, said gripping surface receiving pressure applied by the user to activate the trigger, said covering comprising a resilient coating overlying at least the gripping surface for direct contact with the user's finger. 
     
     
         11 . In a firearm, said firearm having a trigger, said trigger having a bow portion provided with a gripping surface disposed ordinarily for direct contact with a user's finger, said gripping surface receiving pressure applied by the user to activate the trigger, that improvement which comprises a resilient coating overlying at least the gripping surface for direct contact with the user's finger.