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Record 1 2008-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
OBS

A trigger is said to be weighted when one has to press hard on it to fire a shot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
OBS

On dit qu'une arme à feu a une détente dure s'il faut appuyer assez fort pour faire partir le coup. Par contre, s'il suffit d'appuyer légèrement pour que le coup parte, on dira qu'une arme a une détente douce.

Spanish

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