pistol

Example Sentences

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He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Cantwell said that when he flew an F-16 jet, he also carried a pistol.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She said two guns recovered from the scene - a Glock 10mm pistol and a SIG Sauer P226 - were legally owned.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The images also showed that the person was carrying a holstered pistol.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

He aligned the cylinder for the true cartridge to come up and he let the hammer down and put the pistol in his parka and stood up.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy