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No. A semi-auto is technically a self loading pistol, such as a Luger, Glock, Browning Hi Power, etc. When fired it automatically ejects the fired cartridge, and loads a fresh cartridge. Revolvers have a round cylinder that holds cartridges, and is advanced and cocked by hand.
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Is the smith and Wesson 29-2 semi-automatic?
only a pistol is an semi-automatic. revolvers are not semi auto. A "pistol" is a generic term to refer to ANY handgun, revolver or Semi-automatic. Wrong! Only some one completely unfamiliar with hand guns nomenclature would call a revolver a pistol. A revolver is commonly referred to as: "revolver, wheel gun or shooter (short for 6 shooter)." A semi automatic is commonly referred to as: "semi auto or pistol."
What is older pistol or revolver?
A pistol is a generic term for hand gun. The revolver is older than the semi-automatic magazine fed hand gun. Revolver hand guns came into widespread use in 1836 when Samuel Colt patented his first design. The first real use of semi-automatic hand guns was in the 1890s.
What are some kinds of handguns?
Single shot, revolver, automatic, semi-automatic
What's the difference between a semi automatic and a automatic gun?
In a semi automatic gun you have to pull the trigger for each shot. In an automatic gun you just have to hold the trigger in to empty the clip.
Is there such thing as a semi automatic bullet?
No. Semi-automatic describes the gun's action.
What are the type of pistols?
single shot, revolver, semi-automatic
Is the VEX OR paintball gun automatic?
No, it is semi-automatic only.
The most reliable hand gun in the world?
The one that fires every time you pull the trigger. Your question is to vague to answer. Are you talking revolver or semi-automatic? Under what conditions?
Is there a difference between revolver ammo and automatic ammo?
yes................revolver ammo has a rim. Semi-auto cartridges do not.
What is the thing that holds the bullets in a gun called?
== == The part that holds the bullets in a revolver type pistol is called the "cylinder". In an automatic type pistol it's called a "magazine".
Can anyone name two different types of pistols?
Revolver and Semi-automatic.
How do you disassemble a colt 32?
Have to know if it's a revolver or semi-automatic in order to answer.
