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firing mechanism

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firing mechanism [′fīr·iŋ ‚mek·ə‚niz·əm]
(engineering)
A mechanism for firing a primer; the primer may be for initiating the propelling charge, in which case the firing mechanism forms a part of the weapon; if the primer is for the purpose of initiating detonation of the main charge, the firing mechanism is a part of the ammunition item and performs the function of a fuse.


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IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE UNHOOKING THE LOCKING HOOK ON THE TRIGGER GUARD REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN ROTATE THE GUARD DOWN AND THEN REMOVE THE FIRING MECHANISM HOUSING.
The M198's firing mechanism has been modified to allow the system to fire Zone 5 MACS.
When the FRAG-12 round is fired, four fins open to stabilize the round and the safety rotates the firing mechanism into its armed position.
 
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