noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ automatic , machine , semi-automatic
▪ double-action , single-action
▪ 9 mm , .45-calibre/.45-caliber
▪ compact , pocket (both AmE )
▪ service ( AmE )
▪ loaded
▪ silenced
▪ air , water
▪ duelling/dueling , starting , target
▪
runners waiting for the starting ~
VERB + PISTOL
▪ load , reload
▪ draw , produce , pull , pull out , whip out
▪
He drew his ~, aimed and fired.
▪ cock
▪ aim , brandish , level , point , raise
▪ fire
▪ carry
▪
There were two of them, both carrying ~s.
PISTOL + NOUN
▪ shot
▪ cartridge
▪ grip