COMPENSATOR

A muzzle attachment or feature to redirect propellant gases with a goal of reducing muzzle lift.

CONFORMAL GAUGE

A design of piezoelectric transducer system in which the sensing end matches the internal curvature of the chamber.

CONFORMAL TRANSDUCER

A design of piezoelectric transducer system in which the sensing end matches the internal curvature and taper of the chamber.

COPPER CLAD STEEL

A laminated structure of copper and steel used for the manufacture of certain bullet jackets.

COPPER JACKETED BULLET

A bullet having an outer jacket of copper or copper alloy, and containing a lead alloy core.

CORROSIVE PRIMER

A priming mixture that contained compounds of chlorine and oxygen generally used in military ammunition made before 1952. The residues are hygroscopic and, therefore, promote rusting.

CRACKED RIM

A radial rupture of the head and rim of a rimfire cartridge or shotshell.

CRANE

The part of a solid frame revolver on which the cylinder is swung out to accomplish loading and ejecting.

CRISP TRIGGER

A trigger that releases without sensible movement.

CROSS BOLT SAFETY

A type of manual firearm safety operated by a lateral force on a button usually located in the trigger guard. Also called Push-Button Safety.