adjective
- (of a firearm) having the firing mechanism concealed or recessed within the frame, rather than having an external hammer
Usage: technical; firearms terminology
Examples
- The detective carried a hammerless revolver in her jacket pocket.
- Hammerless pistols are popular for concealed carry because they snag less on clothing.
- He preferred the sleek design of a hammerless shotgun for hunting.
- The hammerless mechanism made the gun safer to handle in tight spaces.
- Modern hammerless firearms offer both safety and ease of use.