Types of firearms: windbreaker

Types of firearms: windbreaker.

Small arms are all models of barrel firearms, with a caliber less than 20 mm, this type of weapon is currently the most popular model of firearms, both on our local market, as well as in the world. There are several popular models of firearms, such as an air rifle or a pistol.

Construction of small arms: barrel.
Small arms, the so-called. the air rifle is made of seven basic elements. They include the barrel, responsible for the speed and flight path of the projectile. It can be threaded or have a smooth cable. They are mostly made of resistant steel, and their interiors are subjected to chrome plating. The cartridge chamber is located on the sides of the slide, and its shape corresponds to the shape of the scales. It is recognized, that the longer and heavier the barrel, the greater the accuracy of the weapon. In addition, the diameter of the barrel is the so-called. calibre, responsible for the speed and flight path of the projectile. It can be threaded or have a smooth cable. They are mostly made of resistant steel, and their interiors are subjected to chrome plating. The cartridge chamber is located on the sides of the slide, and its shape corresponds to the shape of the scales. It is recognized, that the longer and heavier the barrel, the greater the accuracy of the weapon.

Construction of small arms: other elements.
In addition, in the construction of small arms, we can distinguish a sighting device, allowing for proper aiming and firing, as well as the upper receiver, constituting the skeleton of the weapon and a lock for introducing ammunition into the barrel, trigger mechanism and magazine, which can be replaceable or permanently built-in. Such a magazine can hold up to approx. 100 cartridges.

When choosing shooting equipment, you must first of all think about the type of weapon. There are numerous models of handguns to choose from, the so-called. pistol and long air rifle, referred to as the so-called. carabiner.