Upon discharge, barrel recoiled back and forth while still locked with the bolt, compressing the intermediate spring on recoil.

For the purpose of regular maintenance, the pistol is stripped down into the following components: the barrel, slide, recoil spring, frame and magazine.

When the pistol is fired, the barrel and bolt recoil together within the hollow receiver for about 0.5 inch.

In a recoil-operated firearm, the breech is locked, and the barrel recoils as part of the firing cycle.

Upon firing, bolt and barrel recoil backwards a short distance while locked together.

This does not mean that the projectile leaves the barrel at high velocity because the barrel recoils.

When fired, the barrel and bolt recoil together.

In operation, the barrel and bolt recoiled 30 mm (1.18 in) to the rear after each shot.

When a shot is fired, the barrel and slide recoil together while the cam block is held stationary by a lug in the receiver.