Letter: F

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

A cover to protect the front sight from damage.

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

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

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

A front or rear sight that can be folded down.

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.

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

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

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.