Topic 3: 3.3 Nomenclature Of Pistol Flashcards
(PISTOL) 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.
is the aiming sight of the firearm located towards the front of the muzzle.
- Front Sight.
The sight nearest to the the stock of a firearm.
- Rear Sight.
The part of a firearm at the end of the barrel from which the projectile exits.
- Muzzle.
a pistol allows for you to take your pistol apart to separate slide and barrel from the frame of the pistol.
- Takedown Lever.
is to strike the firing pin in a firearm, which in turn detonates the impact-sensitive cartridge primer.
- Hammer.
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. The slide 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.
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.
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.
A mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of a firearm. Triggers almost universally consist of levers or buttons actuated by the index finger.
- Trigger.
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.
is used to eject the magazine from the grip of the handgun
- Magazine Release Button.
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.
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.
The rear facing part of firearm’s grip strap, located between the two grip panels.
- Back Strap.
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.
These panels go on either side of the frame between the front and the back strap.
- Grip Panels
