It was John Browning who developed this type of revolver. Semi-Automatic- The semi-automatic is a revolver that has been in existence since the early 1900’s. Some of the top names found in quality brand revolvers are the Beretta, Bond Dillinger, and the Colt and Wesson. It is capable of shooting magnum calibers, which also makes this weapon ideal for hunting. Of all the hand pistols available today, it is the revolver that has proven itself to be safer and more accurate in shooting.
This single- action is the Western version. However, it is the common folk who use the single-action. Police officers use the double-action version when they are making arrest. Both types of guns are ideal for hunting and self-defense. Revolver- A revolver is another pistol style that comes in the choice of single or double action. This gun is small and was carried by women because it was easily concealable. One of the most popular multi-barreled handguns is that of the Derringer. Multi-Barrel- Even though a pistol is designed to have one or more barrels, it can only fire a single shot one at a time. After that, each shot will happen automatically once the trigger or hammer is pulled, causing the cartridge to release into the gun chamber. With this action, the cylinder rotates to the next cartridge that holds the ammunition. This cocking is done for the first shot only. Single Shot-When we think of this type of weapon, a single –shot or a single action gun, this means that before a shot is fired the revolver must be manually cocked. Below we will take a look at these self-defense pistols. This particular weapon comes as either a double-action revolver or a simi-automatic device. Owning this type of gun is legal, but there are state laws and regulations governing its purchase. Since it is concealable, it becomes more dangerous. This firearm is small, easy to carry and the size makes it concealable. It is an instrument that can fire multiple shots at once. The typical handgun or pistol is a weapon that when first used was considered as a self-defense armament. So, as you can see, there are many uses of a fire arm, but the main reason is that guns give security and a sense of protection from the evil that lurks outside the boundaries of peace, contentment and freedom. The military uses guns to overcome tyranny and defending our allies. They are used in international trade and in emergency preparedness. They give security in self defense as well as aiding in preventing crimes. These are the entertaining factors of guns. When not used for criminal intent, guns are used to protect our families and our borders. You will find artifacts of guns in a museum displaying historical preservation of past weaponry. Some people have guns for no other reason than to collect them as a hobby, collecting the old and rare. Guns are used for recreational shooting and target practice. They are used in Olympic competitions. Even though it is not a wide spread practice like it use to be, guns helped put food on the table when they were used as an apparatus for hunting. They are used in sporting activities such as shooting events. However, guns, when used properly and legally, have other uses of intent. There always seem to be an unlawful act associated with firearms. Some people would even think or believe that armed weapons are despicable items that only bring about harm, destruction and death. We tend to think about the criminal use of guns when they are in the wrong hands. It is decorated with Charles V’s personal emblems: the double-headed eagle and the pillars of Hercules with the Latin motto PLVS VLTRA (which means “More Beyond”).It is true that when one thinks of guns, the mind automatically assumes something negative.
This gun features two locks combined into one firing mechanism, which meant that each barrel could be ignited separately. It was created by Peter Peck of Germany, who also made fine watches. The double-barreled wheellock pistol made for King Charles V (pictured above) is one of the earliest surviving pistols, dating back to around 1540 – 1545. Wheellock guns were the first self-igniting firearms, which meant that they could be fired efficiently with one hand. However, many wheellocks, which were first created in the early 1500s still exist. Although matchlock guns are older than wheellocks, very few examples survive. As gun technology progressed, different firing mechanisms were created.