Tag: pistol

  • What is a striker fired pistol?

    A striker-fired pistol is a type of handgun that uses a striker mechanism as its method of firing the cartridge. Unlike traditional hammer-fired pistols, which use a visible hammer to strike the firing pin, striker-fired pistols have an internal striker that is cocked and released to fire the round. Here’s how a striker-fired pistol typically… Read more

  • What is a hammered fired handgun?

    What is a hammered fired handgun?

    A hammered-fired handgun is a type of firearm that uses a hammer to strike the firing pin, which in turn strikes the primer of a cartridge, causing it to ignite and discharge the bullet. This ignition process is what propels the bullet out of the gun’s barrel. In a hammered-fired handgun, the hammer is typically… Read more