KnowraBlowback operationLinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Blowback operation, each with the reason it gives.All 7Related 5Narrower topic 1Compared with 1Recoil operationCompared with: It also uses rearward motion to cycle, but does not depend on a locked barrel recoiling with the bolt.Submachine gunRelated: Many submachine guns use this simple action to cycle pistol cartridges.Automatic firearmRelated: Many automatic firearms use blowback rather than a separate gas or recoil system.Semi-automatic firearmRelated: This simple action cycles many semi-automatic pistols and low-powered firearms.Hugo SchmeisserRelated: The MP 18 used simple blowback, a practical approach for a pistol-caliber automatic weapon.Heinrich VollmerRelated: The simple action shaped the submachine-gun designs associated with Vollmer.John T. ThompsonNarrower topic: The Thompson’s action uses a delayed form of blowback to control the heavy bolt.