What is "firing mechanism"

Usage examples of "firing mechanism".

Even if it didn't, he might have figured that the metal would contract, so that the shells wouldn't fit, or that the firing mechanism and lubricating oil would freeze solid.

He snapped the parts in place, tested the firing mechanism and shoved the clip into the receiving chamber.

The laser seemed to be in perfect working order, as did the firing mechanism.

Presently she opened her pistol and began to disassemble the firing mechanism, studying it intently.

The tazer Garcia had used to subdue Mildred emitted faint crackling sounds as Jamaisvous, who'd taken control of the woman's target pistol, idly caressed the hammer of the firing mechanism.

Patrolling the courtyard were armed sec men, their longblasters wrapped in sleek furs to keep the bolt grease from congealing and hindering the firing mechanism.

The firing mechanism was a cross between wheel lock and flintlock.

With a second, dirtied handkerchief from his pocket he cleaned the firing mechanism, then reassembled the gun.

Schultz couldn't fire, he'd battered his zapper so badly on the Cheereek he broke its firing mechanism.

Gently squeeze the trigger until the firing mechanism goes off and a plasma bolt, projectile, or beam moves downrange at the target.