Pistol
Pistol noun - A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
Shooting iron is a synonym for pistol (North American) in piece topic. In some cases you can use "Shooting iron" instead a noun "Pistol". informal substitute
Nearby Word: Pistole
Shooting iron
Shooting iron noun - A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
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