FUSED SHOT

Two or more shot pellets joined together during the process of manufacturing or during firing.

FRONT STRAP

The exposed metal strip at the front of a pistol or revolver grip.

FULL LENGTH RESIZING

The operation of reforming a fired cartridge case to approximately its original dimensions.

FULL LENGTH SIZING

The operation of reforming a fired cartridge case to approximately its original dimensions.

FULL METAL JACKET BULLET

A projectile in which the bullet jacket encloses most of the core with the exception of the base. Also called Full-Jacketed, Full Patch, Full Metal Case.

FOLLOWER

That part in a firearm which, through the action of a spring, forces a cartridge or cartridges to move.

FULL-COCK

The position of the hammer or striker when the firearm is ready to fire.

FORCING CONE

1. The tapered leade from the shotgun chamber diameter to the bore diameter. 2. The tapered leade from the bore diameter to the choke diameter. 3. The tapered entrance to the bore in the rear of a revolver barrel.