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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