Introduction to Handgun Actions
All types of handguns have sights and actions, and they may have safeties or magazines.
Handguns can be classified by their action type. The action of a handgun is made up of parts that load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge. Actions are either single-shot or repeating styles. Single-shot handguns (single-shot pistols) must be reloaded each time the handgun is fired. Repeating handguns (revolvers and semi-automatic pistols) have extra cartridges ready in a magazine or cylinder.
![Example of a handgun's action](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/580/attachments/original/handgun-actions.jpg?1518818092)