A Glock-style pistol is known as what type of firearm?

• A. Revolver
• B. Striker Fired
• C. Pistol with external hammer
• D. Double-action only

Answer: (B)

Striker-fired. In this design, an internal spring-loaded striker replaces a traditional hammer. When you pull the trigger, the trigger cocks the striker and then releases it to move forward and strike the primer, firing the cartridge. There is no external hammer to see at the rear of the pistol. This contrasts with revolvers, which use a rotating cylinder and a hammer, and with pistols that have an external hammer. The Glock-style pistol is best described as striker-fired.