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A '''contact shot''' is defined as a gunshot wound incurred while the muzzle of the firearm is in direct contact with the body at the moment of discharg ...rel, and distinct patterns may also be made by [[flash suppressor]]s, or [[muzzle brake]]s. The shape of the tattooing may help identify the firearm used.

...later models by using a smooth sheet metal buttstock and an experimental [[muzzle brake]]. The weapons experienced serious malfunctions: one rifle suffered a ...]] end at a 45 degree angle help to counteract the natural tendency of the muzzle to rise in firing — although this model, like the MGs [[MG34|34]] and

...or muzzle rise. The F2000 has an optional [[bayonet]] lug mounted near the muzzle, and an adjustable gas regulator with two settings: "normal" for standard a ...of them ejected forward through a port just behind and to the right of the muzzle.

...r by expanding propellant gases bled through a port in the barrel near the muzzle end. The piston rod acts against the bolt carrier, which begins its rearwar ...]] and FAL rifles; new production guns have a shorter, cone-shaped slotted flash suppressor.

...SS90 propelled a 1.5-g (23 gr) plastic-core projectile from the P90 at a [[muzzle velocity]] of roughly 850 m/s (2,800 ft/s).<ref name="marchington2004"/> Th ...9 in) hammer-forged steel barrel is fitted with a ported, diagonally cut [[flash suppressor]] that also acts as a [[recoil compensator]].<ref name="fnhusap9

:* [[Flash suppressor]], or threaded barrel designed to accommodate one :* [[Grenade launcher]] (more precisely, a muzzle device which enables the launching or firing of [[rifle grenade|rifle grena

[[Image:Caroline-canon-degivrage-p1000523.jpg|thumb|Close-up of the flash suppressor on a [[SIG SG 550]].]] ...ses from the barrel end. It reduces the visibility of the blazing [[muzzle flash]] which occurs upon firing both to the shooter and to other individuals.

... the time needed to reload (the fastest experts could reload a smooth-bore muzzle-loading musket in about fifteen seconds), these weapons were sometimes prod ...ere the mainstay of European armies between 1660 and 1840. A musket was a muzzle-loading smoothbore long gun that was loaded with a round lead ball, but it

...lified, equation is<ref>[http://mysite.du.edu/~jcalvert/phys/bang.htm#Blac Flash! Bang! Whiz!], University of Denver</ref> ...png|thumb|230px|right|The [[Great Turkish Bombard]], a very heavy bronze [[muzzle-loading]] [[cannon]] of type used by Turks in the siege of Constantinople,

...t a technical level—"pistol" may refer to revolvers, semi-automatics, or muzzle-loading/cap-&-ball handguns. For example, the official designation of the [ ...s can also be differently classified using the general distinction between muzzle-loading firearms (loading from the front of the barrel) and breech-loading

...nside the firearm during and after firing but before the bullet leaves the muzzle. The handloading process can realize increased accuracy and precision throu ...brass remaining from the manufacturing punching operation used in creating flash holes. These tools resemble primer pocket uniformer tools, except being th

... life (among other minor modifications it received new sights, a different flash hider, a plastic foregrip and stock), resulting in the current production v ...s 4 right-hand grooves with a 305 mm twist rate) is ended with a slotted [[flash suppressor]] which can also be used to attach a [[bayonet]] or serve as an

...that uses burnt powder gases from the barrel, bled through a vent near the muzzle which transmits the gas thrust to the bolt carrier, providing automation to ...bayonet lug that is also used to launch [[rifle grenade]]s and a slotted [[flash suppressor]].

...with certain muzzle devices made by Heckler & Koch, including: a slotted [[flash suppressor]], [[blank-firing adaptor|blank firing attachment]] (marked with ...s length and venting propellant gases into the suppressor, the bullet’s muzzle velocity was lowered anywhere from 16% to 26% (depending on the ammunition

...nd grooves (used to stabilize SS109/M855 bullets). The barrel has a ported flash hider used to launch rifle grenades and a [[bayonet]] lug attachment point. ...und burst, “R” – semi-automatic mode. The barrel has a multifunction muzzle device. The MAR is equipped with a folding tubular metal stock and a flip a

...eferred method of ignition for hunters and recreational shooters who use [[muzzle]]-loading arms. ..., that rests against the center of the cup, and two small holes that allow flash from the primer to reach the interior of the case. Berdan cases are reusabl

*The Flash Sight Picture #'''Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.''' (For those who insist th

... modified include the barrel, barrel trunnion, upper and lower handguards, muzzle device and magazine. The weapon’s method of operation, the rotary bolt lo ...le end of the device placed at a 90° angle in relation to each other. The muzzle attachment can also be used to fire [[rifle grenade]]s to ranges up to 150

...e following components: the barrel, receiver housing, buttstock, foregrip, muzzle device, sight system and magazine. ...ntour with a decreasing diameter towards the muzzle end, used to mount a [[flash suppressor]].

...ne cutoff was also reintroduced, and an additional band was added near the muzzle for additional strength during bayonet use.<ref>Skennerton, Ian: ''The Lee- ...ter Magazine, May 2006</ref> With a severely cut-down stock, a prominent [[flash hider]], and a receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, the No. 5