Definition of
Handgun Size
For this study, handgun size is defined by three terms:
Overall Length (OL)
Overall Height (OH)
Overall Width (OW)
OL = measured parallel to the barrel from the front of the barrel to the rear of the grips/stocks.
OH = measured perpendicular to the barrel from the top of the slide/top strap (not including sights) to the bottom of the grips/stocks (assumes "combat" sights).
OW = For Revolvers: the maximum diameter of the cylinder (assumes “combat stocks).
OW = For Pistols: the maximum width of the grip (assumes “combat” safeties).
All dimensions are in inches.
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