Parts of a hand Pistol

magazine release
Button or lever that releases a detachable magazine so that it can be removed
from the pistol

safety
Mechanical device that blocks the trigger or hammer to help prevent accidental
firing

slide lock
Switch that locks the slide in position when the slide is pulled to the rear
Muzzle
The end of the barrel through which the projectile (bullet) exits
Slide
Part that moves back to load cartridges
Trigger Guard
Piece that surrounds the trigger to protect it from being squeezed or bumped
accidentally
Trigger
 Small lever that is squeezed to start the firing process
Barrel
Metal tube inside the slide through which the projectile travels
Sight
Device used for aiming by aligning a front and rear sight
Hammer
Part that strikes the primer to cause ignition
Grip
Handle of the handgun
Magazine
Detachable container on a repeating firearm that holds ammunition before it is
loaded into the chamber.

Parts of a Revolver
bore
Inside of the handgun barrel through which the projectile travels when fired

breech
Rear end of the barrel

chamber
Base of the barrel used to hold the cartridge ready for shooting

cylinder release
Button or latch that frees the cylinder from the frame in a double-action revolver
firing pin
A pin that strikes the primer of the cartridge, causing ignition

receiver
Metal housing for the working parts of the action
Ejector Rod
Metal rod used to help with removal of cartridges
Cylinder
Storage for ammunition in a revolver; the cylinder rotates as the action is cocked