revolver vs. pistol

revolver vs. pistol: What's the difference?

Pistols and revolvers are types of handguns, which are firearms with short barrels intended to be held and fired with one hand. A revolver has a revolving chamber of bullets that can be fired in succession without reloading. Pistol can sometimes be used to describe any handgun, but it’s especially used for one with a stationary chamber of bullets.