{"id":3914,"date":"2019-07-02T17:24:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T17:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/?p=3914"},"modified":"2023-03-15T14:19:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T14:19:41","slug":"parts-of-a-handgun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/parts-of-a-handgun\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Parts of a Handgun?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of misinformation about firearms and their capabilities wafting around news outlets and social media these days. For gun people, it can be frustrating to hear friends, reporters, and even lawmakers spread false information. However, it isn\u2019t completely their fault. Most people didn\u2019t grow up around firearms and as a result, often lack basic gun knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those new to shooting, finding basic information can be a challenge, and modern gun culture isn\u2019t much help. Although it&#8217;s easy to understand why gun guys (and gals) can be wary of non-shooters (or even inexperienced shooters), the best weapon we have against inaccurate information is education. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an effort to inform the masses, here is a basic explanation of the parts of a handgun. Although this article is aimed at educating new shooters, feel free to forward it to misinformed neighbors or local legislators (just make sure you do so tactfully!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Handgun?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4077 size-full\" title=\"parts of a handgun at the range\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parts-of-a-Handgun.jpg\" alt=\"A glock handgun at the shooting range\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parts-of-a-Handgun.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parts-of-a-Handgun-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parts-of-a-Handgun-1024x725.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic definition: A handgun is a short firearm designed to be held in one or two hands when shooting rather than braced against the shoulder. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three basic types of handguns:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muzzleloaders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolvers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistols\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you&#8217;ll find there are plenty of variations within each type. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muzzleloader Handguns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very first handguns were muzzleloaders. You load these historic weapons from the <\/span><b>muzzle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the open end of the gun&#8217;s barrel). This is distinct from modern high-tech handguns that you load from the <\/span><b>breech<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the part of the barrel closest to the firing mechanism).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4082\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4082\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4082 size-full\" title=\"Jack Sparrow Muzzleloader Handgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Captain-Jack-Sparrow.jpg\" alt=\"Captain Jack Sparrow points a muzzleloader pistol on a pirate ship\" width=\"600\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Captain-Jack-Sparrow.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Captain-Jack-Sparrow-300x124.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imfdb.org\/wiki\/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_At_World%27s_End\">Internet Movie Firearms Database<\/a>, whom we can only assume gathered this shot on the high seas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a clear image of a muzzleloader handgun, think <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirates of the Caribbean<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In the movie, Captain Jack Sparrow carried an English flintlock. In addition, Sparrow\u2019s crew used blunderbuss flintlocks. Both of these stereotypical pirate weapons are muzzleloader handguns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muzzleloaders are bulky, tend to kick like a mule on steroids, and are impractical compared to modern handguns. Because of that, muzzleloaders are mostly limited to the realm of historic re-enactors and gun collectors. For this reason, let&#8217;s focus on more commonly used modern handguns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parts of a Revolver<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4078 size-full\" title=\"Two revolvers on a cinder block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revolvers.jpg\" alt=\"Revolvers at a shooting range\" width=\"1500\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revolvers.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revolvers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revolvers-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revolvers-787x524.jpg 787w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A revolver is a handgun with a revolving cylinder that contains multiple chambers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emblematic cowboy gun, the revolver\u2019s widespread use is attributed to Samuel Colt. He patented the mechanically indexing cylinder in 1836. Unlike the muzzleloader, you load a revolver from the breech. this lets you fire multiple rounds without reloading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cock the hammer on a revolver after each round is fired, either manually in a single action revolver, or by the movement of the trigger in a double action revolver.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Parts of a Revolver<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Grip<\/strong> &#8211; The portion you use to hold the firearm. The grip is usually ergonomically designed to help with proper hand placement and shooter comfort. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Trigger<\/strong> &#8211; The lever you press with your finger that initiates the weapon\u2019s firing sequence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Trigger Guard<\/strong> &#8211; The curved piece that makes a protective ring around the trigger area. The guard prevents shooters from pressing the trigger accidentally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hammer<\/strong> &#8211; Just like a carpenter\u2019s hammer, the hammer on a revolver is designed to strike. When the trigger is pulled, the hammer makes contact with the firing pin and drives it into the cartridge primer. (In some weapons, the hammer strikes the primer directly.) This causes the primer to explode and ignite the propellant, initiating a chemical reaction that builds pressure and propels the bullet down the barrel and out the muzzle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to cock or pull back the hammer on a single-action revolver by hand before each shot. This revolves the cylinder and aligns the next cartridge. A double action revolver performs two basic actions with each pull of the trigger, firing a round and rotating the cylinder. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/double-action-vs-single-action-pistols\/\">Read here for more on double action vs. single action handguns<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Firing Pin<\/strong> &#8211; A hardened pin that, when struck by the hammer, impacts the primer of a cartridge. This initiates a chain of events that discharges a bullet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cylinder<\/strong> &#8211; Found only in revolvers, the cylinder holds all loaded cartridges. It revolves around a central axis and contains multiple chambers that align with the barrel for firing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Barrel<\/strong> &#8211; The metal tube the bullet travels through when the handgun is fired. The barrel contains the rapidly expanding gases created when the powder is ignited. The pressure produced by these gases propels the bullet forward, out the muzzle, and toward the target. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other important terms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muzzle &#8211; The front end of the barrel where the bullet exits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breech &#8211; The word \u201cbreech\u201d literally means rear. This is the back end of the barrel closest to the firing mechanism. The bore is lined with spiraling grooves called rifling. This spins the bullet, improving accuracy and increasing velocity. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bore &#8211; The interior of the barrel. The diameter of the bore is called the \u201ccaliber.\u201d\u00a0 Caliber also refers to the diameter of the ammunition used in the weapon. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sights &#8211; Most revolvers have a front and rear sight that must be properly aligned for accurate shooting. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parts of a Semi-Auto Handgun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3918 size-medium\" title=\"Woman shooting a handgun at a target\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-shooting-300x271.jpg\" alt=\"Woman shooting a handgun\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-shooting-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-shooting-1024x924.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-shooting-1536x1386.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-shooting-2048x1848.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The terms \u201chandgun\u201d and \u201cpistol\u201d are often used interchangeably. However, true gun nerds know that while a pistol is always a handgun, a handgun isn\u2019t always a pistol. To explain the riddle, a \u201cpistol\u201d is more specifically defined as a handgun with only one chamber integral with the barrel. This definition distinguishes pistols from revolvers, which are also handguns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So basically, a pistol is a specific type of handgun. Calling a revolver a pistol would be like calling an oak tree a pine. Sure they are both trees, but they are very different types of tree. Most firearms experts make a technical distinction that defines the pistol as a subset of the broader category of handguns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Parts of a Pistol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a basic explanation of the parts of a modern pistol. Of course, don&#8217;t use our words in place of manufacturer\u2019s instructions. Be sure to review all relevant information from the firearm manufacturer before loading, shooting, or disassembling your weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Grip<\/strong> &#8211; Like with a revolver, a pistol\u2019s grip is the portion you hold when shooting. However, the grip on a pistol also serves another purpose: housing the magazine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Magazine<\/strong> &#8211; The magazine holds multiple cartridges until they are fed into the action. Magazines can be detachable or an integral part of the firearm. You should never confuse a magazine with a \u201cclip.\u201d A clip is a storage device that makes it easier to insert ammunition into the magazine. Though the uninformed often use these terms interchangeably, the simplest distinction is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/magazine-vs-clip\/\">a clip feeds the magazine, while a magazine feeds the weapon<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Magazine Well<\/strong> &#8211; Also called a \u201cmagwell,\u201d the magazine well locks the magazine into place so the cartridges can feed properly into the chamber. Some manufacturers specialize in aftermarket magwells. They provide wider, beveled openings that are slightly flared for faster reloading. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Takedown Lever<\/strong> &#8211; Usually a wing of metal attached to a pin. The lever retains the slide, bolt, or barrel. It allows the firearm to be disassembled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Slide<\/strong> &#8211; On most semi-automatic pistols, the slide is the part that moves during the operating cycle, sliding in a back-and-forth motion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4080 size-full\" title=\"a close-up of the slide lock on a glock 9mm handgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slide-Lock.jpg\" alt=\"slide lock or slide stop on a glock pistol\" width=\"1200\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slide-Lock.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slide-Lock-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slide-Lock-1024x615.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Slide Stop<\/strong> &#8211; You can also call this a \u201cslide lock\u201d or \u201cslide release.\u201d This feature locks the slide back when the last cartridge in a magazine has been fired. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Receiver<\/strong> &#8211; This is the part of a pistol that \u201creceives\u201d the ammunition. The receiver houses the weapon\u2019s internal components, including the hammer, action, and firing mechanism. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Action<\/strong> &#8211; Like the name suggests, this is the part of the firearm where all the action happens. This term encompasses all the moving parts involved in the loading, unloading, and firing of the weapon, as well as the discharge of the empty case. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Extractor<\/strong> &#8211; After you fire a cartridge, the extractor lifts or removes the spent brass case from the firing chamber and sends it through the ejection port. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ejection Port<\/strong> &#8211; Spent casings exit the receiver through this opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hammer<\/strong> &#8211; Just like in a revolver, the hammer strikes the firing pin or makes direct contact with the firing pin (depending on the weapon). This sets off a chain of events that results in the firing of the weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Firing Pin<\/strong> &#8211; The hammer drives this hardened pin into the cartridge, causing the primer to explode and ignite propellants in the cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Barrel<\/strong> &#8211; The tube the bullet moves through. Expanding gases propel the bullet through the barrel toward your target. Just like a revolver, the barrel of a pistol is rifled. It forces the bullet to spin as it exits for increased accuracy and velocity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sights<\/strong> &#8211; Most pistols have a front sight and a rear sight. The front sight may be simple metal or made of high-tech polymer, fiber optic, or some glow-in-the-dark material. To shoot accurately, the shooter must line up the front sight post in the middle of the notched rear sight, and place the front sight over the intended target, before pulling the trigger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Safety<\/strong> &#8211; A mechanism designed to prevent the accidental discharge of a firearm. It may be a button or sliding device located near the trigger or situated on the grip of the handgun. Not all handguns have an external safety. On some models, like Glock pistols, the safety is deactivated only when the trigger is pulled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4079 size-full\" title=\"close-up of the trigger guard and trigger on a Glock 9mm handgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trigger-Guard.jpg\" alt=\"A trigger and trigger guard close-up \" width=\"1200\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trigger-Guard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trigger-Guard-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trigger-Guard-1024x637.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Trigger<\/strong> &#8211; Like on a revolver, this is the lever you press with your finger that starts the firing sequence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Trigger Guard<\/strong> &#8211; This is typically a curved piece that protects trigger area. Keep your finger outside this area unless you intend to shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the variety of weapons in each category, be sure to use the owner\u2019s manual for more detailed information about specific handguns. Also, remember to always follow the basic rules of firearm safety: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat every firearm like it is loaded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure of your target and what lies beyond.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at the parts of a handgun &#8211; what makes a firearm work and what the differences between a semi-auto pistol and revolver are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":3941,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[129,131,130],"class_list":["post-3914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-range","tag-handgun","tag-pistol","tag-revolver"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Are The Parts of a Handgun? 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