Charge Weapon

The final evolution of the conventional projectile firearm, charge weapons replace the old firing-pin mechanism of earlier guns with an electrical action. Charge weapons are sturdy, reliable and cheap compared to more advanced personal weapons, and are still extremely popular in many regions.

The most common weapon in military inventories to this day, the charge rifle and its cousins provide an excellent combination of range, rate of fire, hitting power, durability and affordability. While more powerful energy weapons are beginning to replace the charge rifles, few can provide more firepower at a better price.

It would be more accurate to refer to it as a charge action firearm that fires conventional bullets

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