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Stock (firearms)

A gunstock or often simply stock, the back portion of which is also known as a shoulder stock, a buttstock, or simply a butt, is a part of a long gun that provides structural support, to which the barrel, action, and firing mechanism are attached. The stock also provides a means for the shooter to firmly brace the gun and easily aim with stability by…

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Anatomy of a gunstock

TriggerFore-endLower receiverHandguardBolt-action rifles
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Construction

WoodWalnutEpoxySteelAlloy
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History and etymology

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For handguns

HandgunsLuger P08HolsterSemi-automatic pistolsGlocks
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Stock (firearms)

Nodes196
Edges195
Triples34
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.010204
Components1

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