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To: ChildOfThe60s

“Automatic” means the automatic chambering of the next round after firing the current round. Unfortunately, modern terminology seems to think “automatic” mean full auto firing.


16 posted on 08/20/2012 10:11:30 AM PDT by CodeToad (Anticipate their arrival...they won't.)
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To: CodeToad
“Automatic” means the automatic chambering of the next round after firing the current round.

so the trusty six shot revolver is an 'auto' too...???

all ribbin aside, the terminolgy of a hundred plus yrs gets confusing to those outside the 'gun culture'...

106 posted on 08/21/2012 6:30:02 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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