What is another word for semiautomatic pistol?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛmɪˌɔːtəmˈatɪk pˈɪstə͡l] (IPA) 
Semiautomatic pistols are commonly used firearms that operate on the principle of firing one shot per trigger pull. They are also known as self-loading pistols or autoloading pistols. There are several synonyms for the term semiautomatic pistol, including semi-auto, single-action pistol, semi-automatic handgun, and simply, semiautos. Additionally, some brands have given their own names to their semiautomatic pistols such as Glock's "Safe Action Pistol," Sig Sauer's "P320," and Beretta's "Px4 Storm." These different synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context, and they all refer to the same basic type of firearm that has seen widespread use in law enforcement, military, and civilian applications.
