action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round
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pump action::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | slide action |
| Type of | action, action mechanism |
Examples of pump action
pump action
She shot her husband twice at close range with a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun.
From the charlotteobserver.com
If they're truly dead, a pump-action shotgun is easy to use and hard to miss with.
From the desmoinesregister.com
A search uncovered 10 firearms, including seven pump-action shotguns and a pistol.
From the nzherald.co.nz
A search uncovered ten firearms, including seven pump-action shotguns and a pistol.
From the independent.co.uk
Eddie Izzard has been enjoying himself too, rushing around with a pump-action shotgun.
From the independent.co.uk
Pump action shotguns and bolt action rifles also fall into the manual action category.
From the economist.com
Thus, until recently, military combat shotguns were almost exclusively pump-action designs.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Officers found a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and three live shells in the vehicle, Pickell said.
From the foxnews.com
That Ruger pump-action 12 gauge shotgun is a lot better for urban operations than that pidly M-16.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
