The blowback operation incorporates a feature somewhat reminiscent of Pedersen's hesitation locking that separates the slide and barrel as they move to the rear during recoil; there is no positive lock between the slide and barrel as in other conventional designs.
The blowback operation features a design element akin to Pedersen's hesitation locking, separating the slide and barrel as they move backward during recoil; it lacks a positive lock between these components, contrasting with conventional designs.