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Old 08-14-2021, 02:47 PM   #9
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Default Re: release triggers / accidental discharge of pull-triggers

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Originally Posted by Tinman View Post
I'm trying to figure out why anyone would want one of these types of triggers. All I can see is down-side (unless it's a dead-man switch for a bomb or something.)
After a quick search, I see various discussions with claims that there may a minor reflexive jerk (that could throw off an aimed shot) when squeezing a trigger that is less likely to occur when releasing one. Even if we grant this as true (and I imagine the reality is closer to "manufacturer invents cool new modification for gun, marketing dreams up some imagined benefit"), I would presume characters with points in Guns skill in GURPS have already overcome any such issues.
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