pistol

Example Sentences

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Investigators obtained camera footage from the shop showing a young man emerging after buying the gun, a Taurus 9 mm pistol, to make a call on his cellphone.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He denied knowing that Huntley had obtained a handgun, a converted starter pistol and said he had nothing to do with arranging it.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The firearms are described as a Mossberg 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun and a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38-caliber pistol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

I’m not supposed to let anyone take the pistol.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy