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Animation: Parts of a Semi-Automatic Pistol

The animation shows you different parts of this handgun.

Other Firearm Parts

magazine release: Button or lever that releases a detachable magazine so that it can be removed from the pistol
safety: Mechanical device that blocks the trigger or hammer to help prevent accidental firing
slide lock: Switch that locks the slide in position when the slide is pulled to the rear

More Handgun Parts

bore: Inside of the handgun barrel through which the projectile travels when fired
breech: Rear end of the barrel
chamber: Base of the barrel used to hold the cartridge ready for shooting
cylinder: Storage for ammunition in a revolver; the cylinder rotates as the action is cocked
cylinder release: Button or latch that frees the cylinder from the frame in a double-action revolver
ejector rod: Metal rod used to help with removal of cartridges
firing pin: A pin that strikes the primer of the cartridge, causing ignition
receiver: Metal housing for the working parts of the action

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Unit 2 of 6
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