Handgun


A short-barreled firearm (pistol or revolver) designed for one-handed operation; often requires special carry or hunting regulations.

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Caliber


The internal diameter of a firearm’s barrel or the bullet’s diameter (e.g., .223, .308).


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Cylinder (Revolver)


The rotating part of a revolver holding multiple chambers of ammunition, advancing with each hamm...


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Double-Action


A firearm mechanism where pulling the trigger cocks and then releases the hammer (common in some ...


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Single-Action


A firearm mechanism in which the hammer must be manually cocked before the trigger can release it...


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