self-loading
Chambers rounds automatically
Self-loading describes a firearm that automatically chambers the next round after firing, using energy from the previous shot—typically recoil or gas pressure.
The shooter must pull the trigger for each shot but doesn't manually operate a bolt or lever: a self-loading pistol, self-loading rifle.
Synonymous with semiautomatic.
Fires once, self-reloads
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- shotgunLong gun firing shot
recoil · magazine · cartridge · chambering · ejecting · cycling · action · bolt
Firearm cycling via kickback
- gas-operatedPowered by pressurized vapor
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- actionProcess of doing
bolt · slide · ejection · feeding · chambering · spring · receiver · breech
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- infantryGround combat troops
- soldierArmed forces member
tactical · combat · assault · deployment · army · marines · battalion · regiment
Operating without intervention
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- rapidMoving with haste
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
quick · reliable · consistent · throughput · hands-free · uninterrupted · mechanical
semiautomatic
Fires once, self-reloads
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
shotgun · recoil · magazine · cartridge · chambering · ejecting · cycling · action · bolt · slide
recoil-operated
Firearm cycling via kickback
- gas-operatedPowered by pressurized vapor
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
action · bolt · slide · ejection · feeding · chambering · spring · receiver · breech · locking
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- infantryGround combat troops
soldier · tactical · combat · assault · deployment · army · marines · battalion · regiment · platoon
automatic
Operating without intervention
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- rapidMoving with haste
streamlined · quick · reliable · consistent · throughput · hands-free · uninterrupted · mechanical
- gun mechanismsbolt action, lever action, pump action, break action, double action
- towing methodshook and chain, tow bar, tow strap, winching, tow dolly
- Warehouse StoresCostco, Sam's Club, Metro, warehouse club, wholesale club
self-loadingmanual
Written instructions for use
bolt-action · lever-action · pump-action · non-automatic · muzzle-loading
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