it would be very interesting to know the inner workings of different guns.

i will be posting detailed diagrams or videos whenever i find them, and i urge you to do the same+ .

basic concept of semi auto/FA design. :
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working of an AK-47 (very informative,see till the end):
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how a 1911 works(the best explanation on a 1911): http://animagraffs.com/how-a-handgun-works-1911-45/
book(tactical small arms of the 21'st century) :http://books.google.co.in/books?id=55sz ... =X&ei=OtQ9
(this contains diagrams explaining the different types of recoil operations inculding short recoil in a 1911 and a hi-power.this is visible in the free preview. i will let you know about the rest of the book after i buy it.
if any of you come across any other diags. or vids. please post

have fun,
regards,
technical