Handgun

A handgun is a firearm designed to be handheld, in either one or both hands and differentiates them from other classes of firearms. Handguns are typically categorized as Pistols, Revolvers, and Machine Pistols.

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Pistols
A pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a standard (single-barrel) revolver. They utilize the same cartridges as Submachine Guns.

Revolvers
A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. Despite this, other fire arms also utilize a revolving cylinder, such as some models of Shotguns and Assault Riffles. It allows the user to fire multiple rounds without reloading. Each time the user cocks the hammer, the cylinder revolves to align the next chamber and round with the hammer and barrel, which gives this type of firearm its name.

Machine Pistols
A machine pistol is a handgun capable of fully automatic or burst fire and is chambered with pistol cartridges. Machine pistols are sometimes classified as Submachine Guns because of their use of pistol cartridges and higher rate of fire yet they tend to be more compact and concealable and can be operated one-handed.