This is a list of pistols . The list covers manually operated and semi-automatic/machine pistols : The table is sortable. 1978-? 1969-? 1982-? (SB/S-1) 2006-? (M9A1) 2015-? (M9A3) 2021-? (M9A4) 1894–? c.1985-? Pistola Aut. Celmi. 1998-? (Intermodul) 2005-? 1964-? - Mk. I (1983) - Mk. VII (1990) - Mk. XIX (1995) c.1965-? 1922-? c.2022-? 1986-? 1805-? Pistols – BHAWANI GUN HOUSE ... Pistols Is a pistol better than a revolver? Whether a pistol or revolver is better depends on the shooter and the application, both have their strengths and weaknesses. In colloquial usage, the word " pistol " is often used as a generic term to describe any type of handgun, inclusive of revolvers (which have a single barrel and a separate cylinder housing multiple chambers) and the pocket-sized derringers (which are often multi-barrelled).
