Rifling
Spiral grooves formed into the bore of a gun barrel, which cause the bullet to spin upon firing, thus stabilizing it much like a thrown football. Rifling may be cut, swaged, or forged into the barrel.
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19 Other Firearms Definitions You Need To KnowSix GunA slang term for a revolver that holds siz rounds. Usually referring to cowboy style revolvers. High KneelingA shooting position in which one or both knees are touching the ground, but the shooter is otherwise erect. Improvised FirearmA firearm manufactured by someone who is not a regular maker of firearms. Chamber ThroatThis is the area in the barrel that is directly forward of the chamber, which tapers to the bore diameter. Bottlenecked (Bottle Necked)A type of cartridge whose bullet diameter is substantially less than the body diameter of the casing. PatchA small piece of leather or cloth. A patch can refer to the wadding used in loading a muzzle loading firearms or the piece of cloth used to clean a firearm bore. 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. Half Moon ClipA Moon Clip that hold enough rounds to load only a portion (usually half capacity) of a revolvers cylinder. BallisticsThe science of cartridge discharge and the bullet's flight. Internal ballistics deals with what happens inside of a firearm upon discharge. External ballistics is the study of a projectile's flight, and terminal ballistics is the study of the impact of a projectile. Bayonet LugA mounting point on a small arm that allows a bayonet or other accessory to be attached. Direct ImpingementA type of gas operation for a firearm that directs gas from a fired cartridge directly to the bolt carrier or slide assembly to cycle the action. Muzzle ControlBeing aware of and responsible of which direction your firearm is pointed at all times, and always keeping it pointed in a safe direction. SearThe part of the trigger mechanism which holds the hammer or striker back. Pressure on the trigger causes the sear to release the hammer or striker, allowing it to strike the firing pin and discharge the weapon. ConcealedHidden from view. A handgun is concealed when it is carried in such a manner that is unseen. Adjustable StockThe stock is the wooden, polymer, or metal handle of a long gun that extends from the trigger back to where the gun is braced against the shoulder. An adjustable stock is one that can be easily lengthened or shortened to fit shooters of different sizes. Slug GunSlang for a shotgun which is set up specifically to fire a slug (a large, single projectile) rather than shot (multiple projectiles contained within a single shell). Trigger SlapAn uncomfortable sensation caused by the trigger springing back into the shooter's trigger finger while firing. Reset PointThe point of the trigger's return at which the gun's internal mechanisms are ready to fire another round. Hammer SpurThe thumb-piece on the top rear of the hammer that enables it to be manually drawn back to full cock. |
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