Typical Handgun Actions

Single-shot pistols are usually break actions. Repeating handguns include the semi-automatic and revolving action types.

Single-shot pistol (break-action) — Single-Shot Pistol (Break-Action)

Semi-automatic pistol — Semi-Automatic Pistol

Single-action revolver — Single-Action Revolver

Double-action revolver — Double-Action Revolver

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