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### Revolver Action

![Parts of a revolver handgun](https://beasafehunter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/hunter2023/images/chapter-02/parts-of-a-revolver-handgun.png?width=1920&height=622&name=parts-of-a-revolver-handgun.png)

1. Front Sight
2. Barrel
3. Rear Sight
4. Hammer
5. Cylinder Release
6. Grip
7. Trigger Guard
8. Trigger
9. Cylinder
10. Ejector Rod
11. Muzzle

### Semi-Automatic Action

![Parts of a semiautomatic handgun](https://beasafehunter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/hunter2023/images/chapter-02/parts-of-a-semiautomatic-handgun.png?width=1920&height=698&name=parts-of-a-semiautomatic-handgun.png)

1. Front Sight
2. Pistol Slide
3. Rear Sight
4. Hammer
5. Thumb Safety
6. Grip
7. Magazine
8. Magazine Release
9. Trigger Guard
10. Trigger
11. Slide Lock
12. Muzzle

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