Collocations for pistol - noun

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 pistol

load, reload
draw, produce, pull, pull out, whip out
He drew his pistol, aimed and fired.

cock
aim, brandish, level, point, raise
fire
carry
There were two of them, both carrying pistols.

shot
cartridge
grip