A short-barrelled [[gun|firearm]] designed to be used with one hand or [[two-handed|two hands]] and for short-ranged targets. Its [[ammunition]] feeding mechanism may vary by design, such as muzzle-loading earlier handguns, [[break action]], by using [[clip (weapon)|clips]] or more commonly [[magazine (weapon)|magazines]].

Handgun types include modern semi-automatic pistols, [[revolver]]s, [[antique firearm]]s such as [[flintlock]]s and [[derringer]]s. A handgun capable of fully automatic fire is dubbed "machine pistol" (e.g. [[Beretta 93R]]).

The term "pistol" refers to handguns with a single, stationary (non-revolving) chamber.
For the hand gesture imitating a gun, use [[finger gun]] instead.

h4. See also
* [[dual wielding]]
* [[flare gun]]
* [[locked slide]]
* [[List of Weapons]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Handgun":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handgun]
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