PISTOL & REVOLVER Flashcards
A tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion or rapid expansion of gases are released to propel a projectile out of the end at high velocity.
Barrel
allows for you to take your pistol apart to separate slide and barrel from the frame of the pistol.
Takedown Lever
The part of a firearm at the end of the barrel from which the projectile exits.
Muzzle
The sight nearest to the the stock of a firearm.
Rear Sight
is the aiming sight of the firearm located towards the front of the muzzle.
Front Sight
These panels go on either side of the frame between front and the back strap
Grip Panels
is used by the operator’s dominant hand (shooting hand) for holding the handgun. A typical hold involves both hands, one wrapped around the grip and the other around both the grip and dominant hand.
Grip
The rear facing part of firearm’s grip strap, located between the two grip panels.
Back Strap
The forward facing part of the firearm’s two grip straps, located between the grip panels, and usually connects to the trigger guard.
Front Strap
is the well that accepts the magazine. It usually features smooth walls and grooves to direct the magazine up towards the firing mechanism and slide.
Magazine Well
is used to eject the magazine from the grip of the handgun.
Magazine Release Button
is a fixed ring set around the exposed parts of a trigger lever. This only partially protects the firearm from discharging accidentally when kept/drawn in/from a holster.
Triggers Guard
A mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of a firearm. almost universally consist of levers or buttons actuated by the index finger.
Trigger
Allows for the user to toggle the pistol from safe to fire when the weapon is loaded with a round in the chamber.
Safety Lever
allows you two functions. First, to lock your slide to the rear to make sure your firearm is clear of ammunition or to clear a malfunction. Two, to release the slide forward to feed and chamber a new round after conducting a reload of your pistol.
Slide Lock/Slide Release
is the complete assembly that houses the upper section of the weapon. This assembly is of metal to withstand the harsh forces at play when the gun is fired. Usually contains a ribbed pattern for gripping and is pulled back manually to load the gun. In subsequent shots, the slide is automatically recoiled and is part of the mechanism used to introduce a fresh cartridge from the magazine into the firing chamber.
Slide
is to strike the firing pin in a firearm, which in turn detonates the impact-sensitive cartridge primer.
Hammer
THREE MAIN PARTS OF PISTOL
BARREL ASSEMBLY
SLIDE ASSEMBLY
FRAME OR RECEIVER
THREE MAIN PARTS OF REVOLVER
BARREL ASSEMBLY
CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
FRAME OR RECEIVER
is the pivoting part that supports the cylinder when pushing it out to remove brass or to load fresh ammunition.
Crane (Yoke).
A rod that activates the ejector assembly of a mold when it is opened.
Ejector Rod
is the cylindrical, rotating part of a revolver containing multiple chambers, each of which is capable of holding a single cartridge.
Cylinder
allows for user to push the cylinder out and remove expended casings or to add new ammunition.
Cylinder Release
a strap that goes over the top of the cylinder
Top Strap
these panels go on either side of the frame between the front and the back strap.
Stocks(Grip Panels)
is a loop surrounding the trigger of a firearm and protecting it from accidental discharge.
Trigger Guard
