Filters
- Semi-automatic: Also known as self-fillers, as they have a mechanism that refills a cartridge in the chamber after firing.
- Pump-Action: They have a stock of cartridges and manual reloading by the operator is required. Also known as pump action or "racking the slide".
- Super Pose: They have two barrels, one on top of the other, fully aligned with the sight line. They provide the possibility of two shots and the freedom to choose which barrel will release the cartridge.
- Single Barrel: They do not have storage for additional cartridges & after firing, they are manually reloaded.
- Dual Function: They have a dual operating system, namely semi-automatic and repetitive.