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revolvers and semiautomatic pistols
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AI-generated editorial still life contrasting two historical handgun mechanisms; illustrative, not a specific manufacturer model.
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A revolver holds cartridges in a rotating cylinder, while a semiautomatic pistol uses a magazine; after firing, the pistol’s action usually ejects the case. In many revolvers, fired cases remain in the cylinder until an extractor removes them. Safety systems vary by model, so the claim that a revolver is safe simply because its hammer is down is unreliable and can be dangerous.