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free recoil

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free recoil [¦frē ′rē‚kȯil]
(ordnance)
The movement in recoil of the recoiling parts of a gun, if unimpeded by resistances such as springs or pneumatic pressure; it is a theoretical term used in recoil mechanism design.
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Calculated free recoil energy in foot pounds showed that the Desert Eagle, despite its giving higher velocity with identical loads--due to the integral chamber/barrel configuration--had a significant loss in recoil over a conventional--albeit lighter--revolver.
The Desert Eagle has landed! by French, Howard E. / Guns & Ammo
The free recoil energy of the 8-1/2-pound rifle would be 16.
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