Two or more shot pellets joined together during the process of manufacturing or during firing.
Letter: F
FRICTION RING
A metallic ring surrounding the magazine tube to retard the opening velocity of a recoil operated shotgun.
FRONT SIGHT
Any form of sighting device at or near the muzzle of a firearm.
FRONT SIGHT HOOD
A cover to protect the front sight from damage.
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.
FOLDING SIGHT
A front or rear sight that can be folded down.
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.