semi-automatic pistol
Recoil-cycling sidearm type
A semi-automatic pistol is a handgun that fires one round per trigger pull and automatically loads the next round from a magazine.
Unlike revolvers, which use a rotating cylinder, semi-automatics feed cartridges from a detachable magazine in the grip.
The mechanism uses recoil or gas pressure to eject the spent casing and chamber a fresh round.
Most modern handguns are semi-automatic: He carried a semi-automatic pistol on his hip.
Hooped cylindrical vessel
- frameSupporting outer structure
- gripSecure manual hold
- magazineBound periodical with articles
- triggerWhat initiates action
sights · safety · chamber · magazine release · front sight · rear sight · trigger guard · muzzle
Smooth continuous movement
- recoilBackward force from discharge
- ejectionForced removal from somewhere
- chamberingSeating a round
- actionProcess of doing
hammer · trigger · firing pin · blowback · cycle · reciprocating · autoloading · extractor
Sealed container for supplies
- caliberBore diameter or quality
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- bulletFired metal projectile
- 9mmPopular handgun ammunition size
hollow point · casing · primer · powder · grain · muzzle velocity · stopping power · magazine capacity
Licensed hidden weapon possession
- home defenseProtecting one's residence
- personal protectionSafeguarding oneself from harm
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
- situational awarenessPerception of surroundings
threat assessment · stopping power · ready position · retention · backup gun · EDC
Purpose or direction
- targetObject of pursuit
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- recoil controlManaging firearm kickback
trigger pull · sight picture · stance · follow-through · grouping · marksmanship · draw · presentation
Sidearm carrying case
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- laser sightProjected aiming dot
- red dotSmall circular marker
extended magazine · grip tape · stippling · night sights · compensator · speed loader · cleaning kit · gun case
barrel
Hooped cylindrical vessel
trigger · sights · safety · chamber · magazine release · front sight · rear sight · trigger guard · muzzle · receiver
slide
Smooth continuous movement
- recoilBackward force from discharge
- ejectionForced removal from somewhere
- chamberingSeating a round
action · hammer · trigger · firing pin · blowback · cycle · reciprocating · autoloading · extractor · ejector
cartridge
Sealed container for supplies
9mm · hollow point · casing · primer · powder · grain · muzzle velocity · stopping power · magazine capacity · feed
concealed carry
Licensed hidden weapon possession
- home defenseProtecting one's residence
- personal protectionSafeguarding oneself from harm
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
situational awareness · threat assessment · stopping power · ready position · retention · backup gun · EDC
aim
Purpose or direction
recoil control · trigger pull · sight picture · stance · follow-through · grouping · marksmanship · draw · presentation · dry fire
holster
Sidearm carrying case
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- laser sightProjected aiming dot
red dot · extended magazine · grip tape · stippling · night sights · compensator · speed loader · cleaning kit · gun case
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Pistol with rotating chamber
bolt-action rifle · muzzleloader · flintlock pistol · derringer · musket
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Automatic handheld firearm
machine gun · submachine gun · automatic rifle · Gatling gun · minigun
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Ungloved, unequipped extremities
non-lethal weapon · unarmed · shield · knife · club
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