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Recoil operated uses recoil from firing to cycle the action. Gas operated uses gas from firing to cycle the action.

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How are machine guns operated?

Machine guns are operated using a mechanism that cycles through the firing process automatically, typically through gas-operated or recoil-operated systems. In gas-operated machines, gas from the fired cartridge is redirected to cycle the action, eject the spent cartridge, and chamber a new round. Recoil-operated machines use the energy from the recoil of the fired round to perform the same functions. Both types can fire continuously as long as the trigger is held down and ammunition is available.


Can you fire 9mm blanks in a real 9mm gun?

Yes, but they will fire as a single shot. Unless the pistol is modified, it will not cycle when fired. These guns are recoil operated- and blanks do not produce significant recoil.


Do paintball guns have a recoil?

yes, paintball guns do have recoil, but no where near a real gun.


What is the lower recoil shotgun?

The quick answer is a .410 bore - but there are relatively low recoil 12 ga. guns as well. Browning made a "recoiless" trap gun which almost is recoiless. In general, a gas-operated semi-auto will have less recoil, and in some cases this can be combined with a recoil-absorbing stock.


Do smaller guns typically have more recoil compared to larger guns?

Yes, smaller guns typically have more recoil compared to larger guns due to their lighter weight and shorter barrel length.


DO ALL SMALL handguns have recoil problems?

No, ALL small guns don't have recoil problems, but most do.


Does a recoil spring make your gun less recoil?

Not all guns have a recoil spring. In the case of guns like the 1911A1 .45 cal pistol, when the gun fires, the slide is driven back by recoil (kick). The recoil spring is compressed, stops the slide from moving back, and pushes the slide forward for the next shot. Is does not make the gun recoil less.


What is the recoil of a 308?

assuming that you talking about a .308 Winchester or the 7.62 NATO round recoil is factor of pure physics the lighter the weapon the greater the free recoil (kick).the heavier the bullet the greater the kick. the higher the velocity the more kick.there are many factors involved in calculating the recoil of any firearm.what does the gun weigh ?what is the barrel length? what is the bullet weight? is the gun a bolt action or auto-matic ? is it gas or recoil operated ? does it have a recoil reducer of some type? how effective is this recoil reducer? knowing the interior ballistics of a cartridge is only the beginning of calculating the recoil and barrel flip of any firearm. in my observation over many years most .308 guns have recoil effect of between 7-15 foot pounds of free recoil energy.


Do all guns have a recoil?

Almost all- but the amount of recoil varies a lot. A .22 rifle has almost no recoil, a 12 gauge shotgun a lot.


What is the difference between soft air and stinger guns?

stingers are Airsoft guns


Is there a difference between mags and clips for guns?

Yes.


Are guns going to be smaller in the future?

Probably not. as guns become smaller and lighter, the accuracy decreases, and recoil increases.

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