Here are a few basic nomenclature terms that every snub owner should know. Though many of these terms are well known, there are a few atypical terms that will be used in this text. The terms worth taking special note of are marked with an asterisk. These include:
- Back strap*
- Barrel
- Butt*
- Charge holes or chambers
- Crane*
- Cylinder
- Cylinder release
- Cylinder release screw (not present on all snub revolvers)
- Ejector rod
- Frame
- Front sight
- Front strap
- Hammer
- Knuckle*
- Muzzle
- Rear sight
- Star ejector
- Top strap*
- Trigger
- Trigger guard
- Yoke*
- Yoke screw (not present on all snub revolvers)
- Window of the frame
 
