Instead of a blowback operation, Browning developed a long-stroke recoil operation that kept the breechblock closed until after the bullet left the barrel, allowing for more powerful cartridges ...

The design that showed the most promise worked on the long recoil principle. In long recoil operation, the barrel and the bolt move back together. The bolt is held back briefly as the spring on ...

The gun struck such fear into the general... While early machine guns relied on recoil operations, modern assault rifles and light machine guns utilize gas operation. Gas operation is a bit more ...

The design that showed the most promise worked on the long recoil principle. In long recoil operation, the barrel and the bolt move back together. The bolt is held back briefly as the spring on the ...