What is the primary mechanical difference between striker-fired pistols and traditional hammer-fired pistols?

What is the primary mechanical difference between striker-fired pistols and traditional hammer-fired pistols?

• A. Hammer-fired pistols rely on a hammer that requires manual cocking for each shot and use an external hammer.
• B. Striker-fired pistols use a pre-cocked striker and usually a firing-pin safety with no external hammer; the trigger releases the striker to ignite the cartridge.
• C. Striker-fired pistols use a rotating-bolt mechanism instead of a hammer or striker.
• D. Hammer-fired pistols lack a firing pin and rely on the striker alone.

Answer: (B)