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semi·au·to·matic firearm

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  1. semiautomatic firearmnoun

    an autoloader that fires only one shot at each pull of the trigger

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  1. semiautomatic firearm

    A semi-automatic firearm, also called a self-loading or autoloading firearm (fully automatic and selective fire firearms are also variations on self-loading firearms), is a repeating firearm whose action mechanism automatically loads a following round of cartridge into the chamber (self-loading) and prepares it for subsequent firing, but requires the shooter to manually actuate the trigger in order to discharge each shot. Typically, this involves the weapon's action utilizing the excess energy released during the preceding shot (in the form of recoil or high-pressure gas expanding within the bore) to unlock and move the bolt, extracting and ejecting the spent cartridge case from the chamber, re-cocking the firing mechanism, and loading a new cartridge into the firing chamber, all without input from the user. To fire again, however, the user must actively release the trigger, allow it to "reset", before pulling the trigger again to fire off the next round. As a result, each trigger pull only discharges a single round from a semi-automatic weapon, as opposed to a fully automatic weapon, which will shoot continuously as long as the ammunition is replete and the trigger is kept depressed. Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher produced the first successful design for a semi-automatic rifle in 1885, and by the early 20th century, many manufacturers had introduced semi-automatic shotguns, rifles and pistols. In military use, the semi-automatic M1911 handgun was adopted by the United States Army in 1911, and subsequently by many other nations. Semi-automatic rifles did not see widespread military adoption until just prior to World War II, the M1 Garand being a notable example. Modern service rifles such as the M4 carbine are often selective-fire, capable of semi-automatic and automatic or burst-fire operation. Civilian variants such as the AR-15 are generally semi-automatic only.

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  1. semiautomatic firearm

    A semiautomatic firearm is a type of firearm that is designed to fire one round or bullet each time the trigger is pulled. This action automatically ejects the spent cartridge, re-cocks the firing mechanism, and loads a new cartridge into the chamber, thus making it ready for the next trigger pull. Unlike an automatic firearm, it does not continue to fire as long as the trigger is held down.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of semiautomatic firearm in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of semiautomatic firearm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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