While early machine guns relied on recoil operations, modern assault rifles and light machine guns utilize gas operation. Gas operation is a bit more complex than recoil-based systems, as it involves ...

The standard definition of a machine gun is “a weapon which, when the trigger is pressed, will fire and continue to reload and fire so long as the trigger remains pressed and the supply of ammunition ...

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If you want to get an ugly look from a duck hunter or competitive clays shooter, ask if they want more recoil added to their shotgun. The answer will be a resounding “no.” That’s because recoil is ...