sin|gle-ac|tion

sin|gle-ac|tion
sin|gle-ac|tion «SIHNG guhl AK shuhn», adjective.
1. = single-acting. (Cf.single-acting)
2. cocked and fired in separate motions: »

In a single-action revolver, the user pulls back the hammer by hand; he then pulls the trigger to fire.


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