- Pistol - Wikipedia
A pistol is a type of handgun, characterized by a barrel with an integral chamber The word "pistol" derives from the Middle French pistolet (c 1550), meaning a small gun or knife, and first appeared in the English language c 1570 when early handguns were produced in Europe
- Pistols | Smith Wesson
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Discover the top 5 best-selling pistols of 2025 See which handguns shooters trusted most this year based on performance, value, and real-world demand
- Pistol | Semi-automatic, Revolver, Handgun | Britannica
Over the centuries, pistol became a generic term for any handheld firearm, but most arms authorities recognize revolvers and semiautomatic pistols as types distinct from the historical single-shot pistol
- Types of Pistols, a Beginners Guide | Outdoor Life
Is a revolver a type of pistol? By definition, a revolver isn’t a pistol because it doesn’t have a barrel with an integral chamber, but revolvers are often referred to as pistols
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- PISTOL Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PISTOL is a handgun whose chamber is integral with the barrel; broadly : handgun
- What is a pistol? | [September Updated] - TheGunZone
A pistol is a short-barreled firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand, although it can be fired with two hands It is a handgun, distinguished by its compact size and typically used for close-range defense or sporting purposes
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