Handgun Basics Section

Welcome to this new section dedicated to handgun basics, education and general information! This section will grow quickly over the next few weeks as we continue to add more reference material on pistols, revolvers and other related subjects. In the mean time, please enjoy our first two entries to this section: The fully animated and illustrated pistol and revolver! ...for your education and enjoyment.
Common Handgun Ammunition - Basic information, including some history and general ballistics, on the most commonly used handgun calibers.
Glossary of Handgun Terms - An alphabetical list of commonly used handgun terms and their definitions.
Interactive Illustrated Pistol - Interactive pistol animation. Full-motion illustrated details of the internal operation of the Beretta 92FS pistol.
Interactive Illustrated Revolver - Interactive revolver animation. Full-motion illustrated details of the internal operation of the Smith & Wesson Model 66 revolver.
Interactive Illustrated Glock - This interactive animation of the Glock 23 is the latest work from our media lab.