A semi-automatic pistol is a type of handgun which utilizes the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the action of the weapon and advance the next available cartridge into position for firing. One round is fired each time the trigger of a semi-automatic pistol is pulled.
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- Bibliography
- World Guns
- Terry Gander Guns Recognition Guide, May 2005, ISBN 0007183283
- David Miller Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns , June 2003, ISBN 0760315604
- Richard D. Jones Jane's Gun Recognition Guide June 2008, ISBN 0061374083
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