4.4 Handgun Actions
There are four common types of handgun actions:
Break-Action Pistol
- These are specialized firearms. The break-action
pistol is very similar to the break-action
rifle or shotgun.
- These guns often shoot pistol, rifle, or shot cartridges.
- Break-action pistols may have a safety.
Bolt-Action Handgun
- These guns are also specialized, (usually) single-shot
firearms. The bolt-action handgun is very similar
to the bolt-action
rifle or shotgun.
- These guns may shoot rifle cartridges.
- Bolt-action handguns may have a safety.
Handguns also generally
have short barrels. Because
of these lighter, shorter
barrels, it is more difficult
to maintain safe control
of a handgun than it is with
a shotgun or rifle with a
longer barrel. Be extremely
careful when handling handguns!
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