Difference between a automatic weapon or a semi automatic weapon

In summary, automatic weapons are able to continue firing as long as you hold down the trigger, semi-automatic weapons reload between shots, and assault rifles are fully automatic rifles that fire very large bullets.
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ConcealedDreamer
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Does anyone know the difference between a automatic weapon or a semi automatic weapon or a manual weapon? The difference between a submachine gun or assualt rifle? Or the AK's and the M's.
 
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An automatic weapon will continue firing as long as you hold down the trigger.

A semi-automatic weapon will reload when you release the trigger, but you must pull the trigger each time to fire.

AKs and Ms are just model designations.
 
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A submachine gun is a lightweight, handheld machine gun [fully automatic]. An assualt rifle is any rifle that looks dangerous to the anti-gun people.
 
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ConcealedDreamer said:
Does anyone know the difference between a automatic weapon or a semi automatic weapon or a manual weapon? The difference between a submachine gun or assualt rifle? Or the AK's and the M's.


Automatic: Reloads while continously firing until the clip (or chain) is empty.

Semi: Reloads in between shots, not a constant stream, you ahve to release the trigger to reload it.

Manual: Swords, knives, clubs, any other such weapon.

Assault rifles are fully automatic rifles that fire very large bullets (i don't recall directly). THey are generally standard military issue. The AK is the most common assalt rifle in most of the world, particularly by paramilitary (non governemental) organizations. American troops use the M16.
 
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Not true franznietzsche. Assault rifles are not fully automatic; at least not as the term is now used. There are no legal machine guns or fully automatic weapons, but there is and has been legislation to ban various "assault rifles". Also, a deer gun shoots large bullets.
 
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Manual is when you have to 'manually' (see how that worked) reload the gun by cocking it or breaking the barrel, ect.
 
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do any of you play counter-strike? lol
 
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Kakarot said:
do any of you play counter-strike? lol

Yes..Haha.
 
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Anybody know how the weapons work? This might be a little hard to explain...
 
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Kakarot said:
do any of you play counter-strike? lol


Um...ok, so yeah, what's it to ya?

And concealed, are you trying to manufacture assault weapons in your basement again? Is that the reason for all these questions?
 
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franznietzsche said:
Um...ok, so yeah, what's it to ya?

And concealed, are you trying to manufacture assault weapons in your basement again? Is that the reason for all these questions?

No...Haha.
 
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ConcealedDreamer said:
Yes...Haha.
ConcealedDreamer said:
This might be a little hard to explain...
ConcealedDreamer said:
No...Haha.

I'm about two seconds away from just kicking your butt.
 
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tribdog said:
I'm about two seconds away from just kicking your butt.

And that would be use of a martial weapon
 

Related to Difference between a automatic weapon or a semi automatic weapon

What is the difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-automatic weapon?

An automatic weapon is able to continuously fire rounds as long as the trigger is held down, while a semi-automatic weapon fires one round per trigger pull.

Which type of weapon is more commonly used in military and law enforcement?

Automatic weapons are more commonly used in military and law enforcement because of their ability to rapidly fire multiple rounds. Semi-automatic weapons are also used, but may have restrictions on their use.

Are there any legal differences between automatic and semi-automatic weapons?

Yes, there are legal differences between automatic and semi-automatic weapons. In most countries, automatic weapons are heavily regulated and require a special license to own. Semi-automatic weapons may have less strict regulations, but still require proper licensing and background checks.

Which type of weapon is more accurate?

In terms of accuracy, both automatic and semi-automatic weapons can be equally accurate. It ultimately depends on the skill of the shooter and the quality of the weapon itself.

Do these types of weapons have different recoil?

Automatic weapons tend to have more recoil due to their ability to rapidly fire multiple rounds, while semi-automatic weapons have less recoil as they only fire one round per trigger pull. However, the amount of recoil can also vary depending on the specific weapon and its design.

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