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Parts Fabrication

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Firearms are comprised of many parts that are designed to bear various levels of stress.

Stress Loads
High-Stress Load Parts: Low-Stress Load Parts:

Frame or receiver

Lockwork or lock parts

Slide

Repeating mechanism components

Bolt or breechblock

Small pins, screws, and springs

Cylinder

Detachable magazines

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