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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
Revolvers are a type of handgun, as are pistols. The terms "revolver" and "pistol" are not interchangeable. "Pistol" covers every type of handgun that is not a revolver; semi-autos and single shots.
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The term "pistol" is generic for any firearm that is hand held. Automatic, revolver etc are generic terms for a type of hand held firearm.
Just as you would say a rifle is a generic term for a firearm that has a rifled barrel and is generally held at the shoulder.