target pistol
Competitive shooting handgun
A target pistol is a handgun designed specifically for precision shooting in competitive or recreational marksmanship rather than self-defense or combat.
These pistols feature refined sights, light trigger pulls, and ergonomic grips optimized for accuracy: She competed with a .22 caliber target pistol.
The category includes both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers built to exacting tolerances.
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- marksmanPrecision shooter
- bullseyeExact center target
- sightsNotable places to visit
grip · trigger · trigger pull · aim · competition · shooting sports · shooting · accuracy · Olympic · Olympic event · gun range · barrel · caliber · holster · range · steady · rapid fire · stance
purpose/intended use
target pistolservice pistol
Military-issued handgun
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