single-action
Manual hammer firearm
Single-action describes a firearm mechanism where the trigger performs only one function: releasing the hammer to fire.
The hammer must be manually cocked before each shot, either by pulling it back with the thumb or, in revolvers, by the cycling action.
Single-action triggers are lighter and crisper than double-action, prized for accuracy: a single-action revolver, single-action 1911 pistol.
Occurring just once
- triggerWhat initiates action
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
semi-automatic · reload · chamber · cycling · bolt · hammer · striker · discharge
Data received for processing
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- moveChange location or act
- turnRotational movement
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
ability · skill · cast · execute · queue · combo · rotation · keybind
Civil court proceeding
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- litigationLegal dispute process
- consolidatedMerged into a whole
- proceedingAct of going forward
court · filing · complaint · unified · case · remedy · damages · jurisdiction
Completed in one action
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- quickMoving with speed
efficient · minimal · simple · easy · instant · immediate · decisive · direct
one-shot
Occurring just once
- triggerWhat initiates action
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
revolver · semi-automatic · reload · chamber · cycling · bolt · hammer · striker · discharge · cartridge
input
Data received for processing
cooldown · ability · skill · cast · execute · queue · combo · rotation · keybind · hotkey
lawsuit
Civil court proceeding
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- litigationLegal dispute process
- consolidatedMerged into a whole
proceeding · court · filing · complaint · unified · case · remedy · damages · jurisdiction · joinder
one-step
Completed in one action
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
quick · efficient · minimal · simple · easy · instant · immediate · decisive · direct · swift
- frontier weaponssix-shooter, peacemaker, Colt revolver, derringer, Winchester
- firearmsrifle, pistol, handgun, shotgun, revolver
single-actiondouble-action
Mechanism working both ways
semi-automatic · automatic · striker-fired · select-fire · self-operating
single, action, singly, singles, singled, singling, singleton, singular, singularity