Archive for terminology

Terminology: Wadcutter

A wadcutter is a style of bullet that is almost completely cylindrical in shape. While there have been a few jacketed wadcutters, the majority are lead. Most commercially loaded wadcutters are swaged from lead alloys and some even have a hollow base. Cast lead wadcutters are often double-ended, particularly those used by handloaders.

October 31, 2012

Terminology: Topstrap

This term applies to revolvers and is used to describe the bridge of metal running along the top of the main frame from the vicinity of the rear sight forward to the threaded portion of the frame that accepts the barrel.

March 19, 2010