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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.

Single-shot pistol (break-action)

Single-Shot Pistol (Break-Action)

Double-action revolver

Double-Action Revolver

Semi-automatic pistol

Semi-Automatic Pistol

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