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Weapons Types There are two types of handguns, revolvers and semi-automatics. Let's analyze the two categories. Revolver firearms are named so because of the rotation their cylinder performs. Two types of revolvers are encountered:

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  1. Single-action

  2. Double-action

 

Single-action revolvers require the shooter to manually cock the hammer after each shot in order to fire the next cartridge, while double-action revolvers mechanically cock the hammer by squeezing the trigger. Now, let's take a look at the basic parts of a revolver.

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When we talk about firearms, the first thing that comes to mind, no matter how much of a beginner someone is, is safety. So, let's start with the safety rules that should be followed by everyone.

  1. Always handle all firearms as if they are loaded.

  2. Never point our weapon at something we don't intend to shoot.

  3. Keep our finger outside the trigger guard at all times.

  4. The firearm should always be pointed in a safe direction.

Weapons Types There are two types of handguns, revolvers and semi-automatics. Let's analyze the two categories. Revolver firearms are named so because of the rotation their cylinder performs. Two types of revolvers are encountered:

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  1. Single-action

  2. Double-action

 

Single-action revolvers require the shooter to manually cock the hammer after each shot in order to fire the next cartridge, while double-action revolvers mechanically cock the hammer by squeezing the trigger. Now, let's take a look at the basic parts of a revolver.

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• The frame or body of the weapon

• The cylinder

• The barrel

• The action

• The trigger

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Semi-automatic firearms are weapons that utilize the power of a firing cartridge to move the next round into position for firing, propelled by the force of the recoil. Like revolvers, they are divided into single action, double/single action, and double-action-only (DAO) types.

Single-action firearms require manually cocking the hammer each time before firing the next round. Double/single-action firearms allow the hammer to be cocked either by the thumb or by pulling the trigger during the firing of the first round. Double-action-only firearms, on the other hand, automatically cock the hammer or striker with the entry of a round into the chamber, and each trigger pull thereafter both cocks and releases it in a continuous motion.

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The basic parts are as follows:

Frame: the body of the firearm

Slide: the moving part that houses the firing mechanism

Barrel: the tube through which the projectile is propelled

Trigger: the mechanism used to initiate firing

Magazine: the container for ammunition

Safety: not all firearms have a safety mechanism

 

It is always important to emphasize safety rules and remember that the first thing to do when handling a firearm is to check if it is loaded.

Malfunctions in semi-automatic firearms can include:

  1. Double feed: when two rounds attempt to enter the chamber simultaneously, often resulting in damage to the magazine follower.

  2. Failure to extract the spent casing: the casing remains stuck in the ejection port. This can be caused by low-powered ammunition that does not provide enough force to cycle the slide, poor firearm maintenance leading to slower slide movement, or, in some cases, a malfunctioning extractor.

  3. Poor weapon feeding, which means either there is no round in the chamber or the round did not properly enter the chamber. Most of the time, this is due to an improperly inserted or malfunctioning magazine, such as a stuck magazine spring.

  4. Methods for resolving malfunctions:

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The most challenging case is the first one because it requires more time to address. The shooter needs to move and take cover to perform the following steps:

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  1. Lock the slide in the open position.

  2. Remove the magazine.

  3. Cycle the weapon 2-3 times.

  4. Insert the magazine.

  5. Recharge the weapon.

 

Ideally, another magazine should be inserted in this case. All these steps should always be performed mechanically and without taking the eyes off the target or, if necessary, by practicing peripheral vision. In the second and third cases, the movements are the same and should always be performed while being covered and keeping an eye on the target.

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  1. Tap the magazine.

  2. Tilt the weapon left and right.

  3. Chamber the round.

 

A crucial aspect is changing the magazine. It is essential to always know the location of our magazines. The best and fastest way to change the magazine is when, upon releasing the empty magazine, the other hand has already brought the next magazine into a trajectory for placement.

Aiming and trigger control:

Aiming and trigger control are the causes of most inaccuracies. The idea in theory is simple, align the sights with the target at the center of the reticle.

Focusing is a fundamental issue that many people get wrong. If the shooter focuses on the target, they miss the small changes in their aiming system. The focus should be closer to the barrel of the weapon, neither on the reticle nor on the target itself.

The second most common cause of inaccuracy is improper trigger control. By saying this, we mean what our finger does from the moment we decide to shoot until our next shot. The finger should touch the trigger between the third phalanx and the end of the finger.

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