Basic Parts of Firearms
Parts of firearms differ slightly between rifles, shotguns and handguns. but most of the main parts are the same, the main differences being:
1 shotguns have a bead (you point) instead of a sight (you aim) like rifles and handguns
2 shotguns do not have rifling inside the barrel
3 rifles and handguns don't have a rib above the barrel
1 shotguns have a bead (you point) instead of a sight (you aim) like rifles and handguns
2 shotguns do not have rifling inside the barrel
3 rifles and handguns don't have a rib above the barrel
Beads, Sights and Scopes
There are many types of ways to point or aim a firearm. Some of the most popular ways include, iron sights (standard on rifles and handguns), beads (standard on most shotguns), dot or telescopic scopes, or aperture (peep) sights.
The Basic Process
All firearms are very similar in how they work. when the trigger is pulled, the firing pin hits the bottom of the cartridge or shotshell and ignites the primer. the primer shoots out sparks that ignite the gunpowder. The gunpowder burns and turns into a gas that expands and shoots out the bullet (rifle/handgun), slug (shotgun) or pellets (shotgun).
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Actions
One of the main differences in rifles, shotguns and handguns are the actions.
The action is the part of the gun that loads fires and ejects the cartridge or shotshell.
The action is the part of the gun that loads fires and ejects the cartridge or shotshell.