His first slug tore off half the critter's head.

Beside me, I heard the snap as Ortega chambered the first slug in her Smith & Wesson.

Jimmy let me take the first slug.

Then I snapped the slide on the Nemex to chamber the first slug and stuffed the pistol back into its holster.

The first slug took a chunk out of the target's right shoulder, blowing a spray of blood and flesh from his jacket.

First slug knocked dust into the squirrel's belly-fur and the second chipped off his tail.