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A single-action revolver pistol is a multi-chambered handheld firearm that holds one cartridge or round in each of the cylinder's chambers. As the firing hammer is pulled back, a ratcheting mechanism rotates the cylinder to position a chamber between the hammer and the barrel. The hammer is held back by a latch in the trigger assembly. When the trigger is released, the hammer strikes the rear of the cartridge on its "primer," a tiny explosive charge. The primer ignites the powder in the cartridge and forces the projectile to travel down the barrel toward its target. As it travels down the barrel, spiral grooves cut into the barrel twist the projectile to give it a spinning motion as it leaves the barrel. This prevents the projectile from flipping end-over-end, giving it greater speed, distance and accuracy. The spent cartridge remains in the chamber. As the hammer is pulled back, the next chamber is rotated into place on the cylinder and the process is repeated. A "double-action" pistol works on the same principal, except the hammer can also be pulled back by using the trigger assembly. This allows for more rapid firing of multiple rounds.
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Is a Rimmed Cartridges are used in a Revolver or Pistol?
revolver
What is the difference between a pistol and revolver?
A revolver has a rotating chamber that houses the bullets a pistol has a "clip" or "magazine"
Which would jam faster a regular pistol or a revolver?
A semi-auto pistol would be more prone to malfunction than a revolver.
Why is the revolver pistol important?
the revolver allows multiple shots with reloading,that can be handy.
Revolver is to holster as sword is to?
Sheathe.
Ruger 22 cal revolver six shooter pistol?
Ruger's website lists the current offerings.
Is a pistol a handgun yes or no?
Yes, pistols are handguns, and so are revolvers. Technically, "pistol" refers to a semi-automatic and revolver refers to a revolver, but people typically use pistol to refer to any handgun.
What is the bottom of the pistol called?
It all depends on what pistol you are talking about for example on the Revolver it is a grip panel where you hold the revolver, if you are talking about a Semi-Automatic Pistol, there are two things, the grip panel, and the ammo magizine.
What ammunition is used in your 32 colt police special?
if it's a revolver......32 cal revolver ammo if it's a pistol......32 cal pistol ammo
Do you have image mechanic revolver pistol?
Which make & model??
Who makes a M88-38 revolver pistol?
Rossi
What is the container of a revolver pistol?
Pistols are contained in a holster.
