Gas Operated
The superheated air created by burning powder. A gas-operated firearm is one that uses the energy from these superheated gases to work the action in semi-automatic and automatic guns.
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19 Other Firearms Definitions You Need To KnowEDCAbbreviation for Every Day Carry SnubbySlang word for short barreled revolver. Ghost-Ring SightA type of aperture rear sight with a large opening and a thin rim that seems to fade out when the shooter looks through it. Sometimes installed on rifles and shotguns intended for home defense or police use. Delayed BlowbackA self-loading firearm whose breechblock and barrel are not positively locked together, but which incorporates a mechanism which initially restricts the breechblock from moving when fired, delaying its opening. Field GunA shotgun, generally stocked to shoot where it is pointed and of relatively light weight because one often carries it a great distance for upland birds, the consequent recoil not being an important factor because one actually shoots it very little. Hang FireAn unexpected delay between the triggering of a firearm and the ignition of the propellant. This failure was common in firearm actions that relied on open primer pans, due to the poor or inconsistent quality of the powder. Modern weapons are susceptible, particularly if the ammunition has been stored in an environment outside of the design specifications. Reloaded ammunition may also be the cause if not reloaded properly SpotterThe spotter is a helper who gives the shooter guidance on how to hit a particular target. In some cases the spotter may just report the location of the bullet impact. In other cases they may judge the speed and direction of the wind, determine the range, and give the shooter the settings to be used on the sights. Hammer SpurThe thumb-piece on the top rear of the hammer that enables it to be manually drawn back to full cock. Globe SightA front sight assembly, primarily for target rifles, consisting of a tube, housing interchangeable beads and blades. The tube guards against imperfect aiming due to sight pictures influenced by reflections. NeckThe forward portion of a bottlenecked cartridge case. Also the portion of a rifle chamber in which the neck of the cartridge case rests. Negligent DischargeThe unplanned discharge of a firearm caused by a failure to observe the basic safety rules, not a mechanical failure of the gun. ProjectileA bullet or shot in flight after discharge from a firearm. DudA round of ammunition that does not fire. Charging HandleA device on a firearm which, when operated, results in the hammer or striker being cocked or moved to the ready position. X-FrameThe frame designation that Smith and Wesson uses for their extra large framed revolvers like the S&W Model 500 and S&W 460XVR Dry FireTo pull the trigger and release the hammer of a firearm without having a cartridge in the chamber. Closed Bolt Firing SystemA type of firearm in which the action is closed, with a cartridge in the chamber prior to firing. When the trigger is pressed the cartridge is fired, and the action cycles loading another cartridge into chamber and when firing is stopped the bolt remains closed and the chamber remains loaded. Centerfire (Center Fire)A cartridge with its primer located in the center of the base of the case. Six O'Clock HoldA sight picture of when the center of the target rests on top of the front sight when the sights are properly aligned. Also see center hold and cover hold. |
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