Binary Trigger

What is Binary Trigger?

Binary trigger is a type of firing mechanism for firearms that uses a pair of levers to control the firing sequence. When the levers are in the correct position, they allow a round to be chambered and the hammer to be cocked. When the trigger is pulled, the levers move out of the way and the hammer is released, firing the round.

A binary trigger can be used in any type of firearm but is most commonly seen in AR-15-style rifles. Binary triggers are often used in competition shooting and in tactical applications where a rapid-fire is desired.

How does a binary trigger work?

A binary trigger is essentially two triggers in one. The first trigger, called the “front trigger,” controls the movement of the hammer and determines when a round can be chambered. The second trigger, called the “rear trigger,” actually releases the hammer and fires the round.

To chamber a round with a binary trigger, the shooter first presses the front trigger. This causes the hammer to move forward and chamber a round. The shooter then releases the front trigger and presses the rear trigger to fire the round.

The rear trigger can be pulled without first pressing the front trigger, but this will not chamber a round. The front trigger must be pressed first in order to chamber a round.

What are the benefits of a binary trigger?

Binary triggers offer a number of benefits over traditional firing mechanisms. The most obvious benefit is the ability to fire more rounds per minute. A shooter can fire a round as soon as the front trigger is pressed, and then immediately press the rear trigger to fire another round. This allows for rapid fire without having to manually chamber each round.

Another benefit of binary triggers is increased safety. With a traditional firing mechanism, the hammer must be in the cocked position in order for the rifle to fire. If the hammer is not cocked, then the rifle will not fire even if the trigger is pulled. This can be problematic if the hammer is accidentally released while chambering a round, as the rifle will then be unable to fire.

With a binary trigger, the hammer can be in the uncocked position and the rifle will still fire. This means that accidental discharge is much less likely to occur.

What are the disadvantages of a binary trigger?

Binary triggers are not without their drawbacks. One potential drawback is that they can be difficult to master. The shooter must learn to control both triggers independently, and this can take some practice. Another potential drawback is that binary triggers are often more expensive than traditional firing mechanisms.

Are binary triggers legal?

Binary triggers are legal in most jurisdictions, but there are some areas where they are prohibited. Always check your local laws before purchasing or using a binary trigger.

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