pistols which load automatically and
fire each
time the trigger is
pulled, with nothing further required of the
shooter. The .45 refers to the
caliber, or diameter of the
bullet, which is .45 inch.
—editor, from Small Arms of the World (Deterioration o f Liberty Glossary) Final approval 17.9.89 (5th ACC Glossary Part 1) Final approval 2.12.89