Automatic pistol

Automatic pistol

Automatic pistol may refer to

* Machine pistol
* Semi-automatic pistol (in popular usage)


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  • automatic pistol — noun a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released • Syn: ↑automatic • Derivationally related forms: ↑automatic (for: ↑automatic) • Hypernyms: ↑pistol …   Useful english dictionary

  • automatic pistol — a type of pistol having a mechanism that throws out the empty shell, puts in a new one, and prepares the pistol to be fired again. Also called automatic. [1875 80] * * * ▪ weapon       handgun that utilizes either recoil or blowback to discharge… …   Universalium

  • automatic pistol — Colt pistol Colt pistol (Firearms) A self loading or semi automatic pistol with removable magazine in the handle holding seven cartridges. The recoil extracts and ejects the empty cartridge case, and reloads ready for another shot. Called also… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • automatic pistol — /ˌɔtəmætɪk ˈpɪstl/ (say .awtuhmatik pistl) noun a pistol which can be fired automatically or semiautomatically …  

  • automatic pistol — small firearm which continuously loads and fires supplied ammunition …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Semi-automatic pistol — A semi automatic pistol is a type of handgun that can be fired in semi automatic mode, firing one cartridge for each pull of the trigger. This type of firearm uses a single chamber and a single barrel, which remain in a fixed linear orientation… …   Wikipedia

  • Mars Automatic Pistol — Type semi automatic pistol Place of origin …   Wikipedia

  • Ortgies Semi-Automatic Pistol — Ortgies 7.65 mm semi automatic pistol with grip safety engaged Type Semi automatic pistol Place of origin …   Wikipedia

  • Pistol model 2000 — Type Semi automatic pistol Place of origin …   Wikipedia

  • automatic — n. 1. light machine gun. Syn: automatic rifle, machine rifle [WordNet 1.5] 2. a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released; as, a .45 automatic. Syn: automatic pistol. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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