1. Pistol Cartridge Diagram SHOW ALL HIDE ALL A A B B C C D D E E

2. Pistol Cartridge Diagram SHOW ALL HIDE ALL B B C C D D E E It is the portion of the cartridge that becomes a projectile when in flight.

3. Pistol Cartridge Diagram SHOW ALL HIDE ALL A A C C D D E E It is the metal, plastic, or paper container that holds all parts of a round of ammunition: primer, power charge, and bullet.

4. Pistol Cartridge Diagram SHOW ALL HIDE ALL A A B B D D E E It is the edge on the base of a cartridge case that stops the progress of the case into the chamber.

5. Pistol Cartridge Diagram SHOW ALL HIDE ALL A A B B C C E E It is a small, metal cup containing the detonating mixture used to ignite the propellant or powder charge.

6. Pistol Cartridge Diagram SHOW ALL HIDE ALL A A B B C C D D It is the propellant used in most firearms; produces a large volume of gas when ignited.

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