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automatic
An automatic firearm is an auto-loading firearm that continuously chambers and fires rounds when the trigger mechanism is actuated. The action of an automatic firearm is capable of harvesting the excess energy released from a previous discharge to feed a new ammunition round into the chamber, and then ignite the propellant and discharge the projectile (either bullet, shots or slug) by delivering a hammer/striker impact on the primer.
If both the feeding and ignition procedures are automatically cycled, the weapon will be considered "fully automatic" and will fire continuously as long as the trigger is kept depressed and the ammunition feeding (either from a magazine or a belt) remains available. In contrast, a firearm is considered "semi-automatic" if it only automatically cycles to chamber new rounds (i.e. self-loading) but does not automatically fire off the shot unless the user manually resets (usually by releasing) and re-actuates the trigger, so only one round gets discharged with each individual trigger-pull. A burst-fire firearm is an "in-between" of fully and semi-automatic firearms, firing a brief continuous "burst" of multiple rounds with each trigger-pull, but then will require a manual re-actuation of the trigger to fire another burst.
Although all semi-automatic, burst-fire, and fully automatic firearms are "automatic" in the technical sense, the terms "automatic weapon" and "automatic firearm" are used to describe fully automatic firearms. Use of more specific terms such as "full-auto", "semi-auto" or "burst-firing" can help avoid confusion. Automatic weapons that can switch between the aforementioned firing modes are known as selective fire weapons.
Automatic firearms are further defined by the type of cycling principles used, such as recoil operation, blowback, blow-forward or gas operation.
Super nice Chief's Special CS9 subcompact 3rd generation Smith & Wesson. DA/SA with slide mounted safety/decocker. This piece has the ambidextrous decocker and iron novak style sights. Includes the original case and owners manual, as well as 4 magazines. Shows a bit of holster wear on the left...
Savage Arms™ continues its track record of innovation with the all-new A17, the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge. Its unique delayed-blowback action performs to its peak with new A17 Varmint Tip ammunition, which CCI® developed...
Savage Arms™ continues its track record of innovation with the all-new A22, the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 22 WMR cartridge. Its unique delayed-blowback action performs to its peak with new A22 Varmint Tip ammunition, which CCI® developed...
Savage Arms™ continues its track record of innovation with the all-new A22, the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 22 WMR cartridge. Its unique delayed-blowback action performs to its peak with new A22 Varmint Tip ammunition, which CCI® developed...
Savage Arms™ continues its track record of innovation with the all-new A17, the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge. Its unique delayed-blowback action performs to its peak with new A17 Varmint Tip ammunition, which CCI® developed...
This is a very well cared for Seiko 5 Automatic dive watch. It's rated to 200 meters, has a screw down crown and a unidirectional bezel. It has a "compass" ring that moves with a separate crown. It measures 45mm by 14mm deep. This has the stainless bracelet and drilled lugs for easy removal...
Hi all. This shotgun seems to go pending whenever i put it up for sale, and then falls through. So here it is again.
SDS Imports Chinese Lynx-12, 12 Gauge magazine fed semi automatic shotgun. These are the Chinese version of the Russian Saiga -12 shotguns and accept most all Russian Saiga...
We bought the wife a Ruger LCP .380 for personal protection, but she can‘t draw the slide back. It’s like new; purchased in Roseburg Oregon about 3 years ago, and has all papers, the box, etc to go with it. Might even throw in a few boxes of ammo if the deal is right. Might have 30 rounds fired...
Gerber empower auto used but with great snap and the safety like on the gerber 06 auto.
Only selling because I carry the 06 auto way more.
Will trade for an under barrel light
So, I am looking for an ultra small automatic for deep concealment. That would be a very little pistol that fits into pocket carry in khaki pants. (Can't be any other carry like IWB, ankle, shoulder, etc.) On that note, does anyone know what is the smallest, dimension-wise, automatic produced...