How to Use pistol grip in a Sentence

pistol grip

noun

• Both the Taser and the gun, for instance, are held via a pistol grip.
  — Anne Quito, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2021
• The trimmed pistol grip and fore-end give the gun a sprightly feel.
  — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 23 Oct. 2017
• Some 99s had straight levers and grips, but most had curved levers with a pistol grip.
  — Bryce M. Towsley, Outdoor Life, 9 Dec. 2020
• The shotgun, a .410 with a pistol grip, was found at Rector's home in Gentry.
  — Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2019
• The bow’s forend is a pass-through style with a multi-position pistol grip.
  — Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
• Among its other features is a pistol grip with finger groove and a Weaver-style rail.
  — John Haughey, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2019
• Rather than a vertical grip at the rear of the plane (called the tote), the Max Planer has a horizontal pistol grip.
  — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 8 Nov. 2018
• Monte Carlo-style stocks have non-slip pistol grip and forend inserts.
  — Michael Dickerson, Outdoor Life, 8 Dec. 2020
• The lower receiver sits above the pistol grip, holds the trigger and hammer, and has a slot for the magazine.
  — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2020
• No weapon was found at the scene, although officers found pieces of what were believed to be a pistol grip inside the home.
  — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2019
• Browning upgraded the fore-end and pistol grip with rubber over molds.
  — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 23 Feb. 2021
• The stock is crafted from deluxe grade Turkish walnut, and the pistol grip and fore-end feature 26 lines per inch checkering.
  — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 21 Jan. 2021
• By holding the pistol grip with one hand and pushing forward on the barrel with the other, the shooter’s finger comes in contact with the trigger.
  — Tyler Whetstone, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
• By holding the pistol grip with one hand and pushing forward on the barrel with the other, the shooter's finger comes in contact with the trigger.
  — CBS News, 5 Oct. 2017
• The most common types of hose nozzles are the pistol grip, dial, wand, and traditional nozzles.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
• An officer removed Reinoehl’s hand from the pistol grip to handcuff his hands behind his back, the reports said.
  — oregonlive, 8 Apr. 2021
• The crisp trigger, which is adjustable for reach, and deep pistol grip provide excellent control.
  — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 14 Sep. 2020
• Because of some features borrowed from competition rifles, like a flat forend and swelled pistol grip, the gun is easy to hold on target.
  — Mike Dickerson, Field & Stream, 18 Feb. 2021
• Bump stocks replace the semi-automatic’s butt stock and pistol grip.
  — Melissa Chan, Time, 5 Oct. 2017
• Inventor Allen Pan used a pistol grip from a spray paint can and a solenoid valve to control the air flow from a pressurized CO2 canister.
  — National Geographic, 19 Aug. 2020
• An ergonomic fit is another one of the XM1’s strong suits, with adjustable length of pull and interchangeable cheekpieces and pistol grips.
  — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2020
• The most common type is a pistol grip nozzle, which has a trigger handle to control the water stream; these can often lock into position, too.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 19 Apr. 2022
• It’s a beefy fellow, with a Grayboe stock that features a wide fore-end, dual swivel studs up front, a near-vertical pistol grip, and an underhook.
  — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 14 Sep. 2020
• Most of us don’t have a lot of experience with super-premium airguns, but the AR-style pistol grip and safety will be familiar.
  — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 4 Dec. 2020
• The shooter holds his or her trigger finger in place, while maintaining forward pressure on the barrel and backward pressure on the pistol grip while firing.
  — Margaret Hartmann, Daily Intelligencer, 5 Oct. 2017
• These included pistol grips on rifles, flash hiders, and threaded barrels for silencers.
  — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, 9 Oct. 2017
• The agent’s drawing clearly shows the weapon’s most defining features, including the pistol grip, shoulder stock (the angle is slightly off), raised and hooded front sight, and thirty round banana magazine.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 13 Mar. 2018
• This pretty little gun features a very streamlined boxlock design with a single trigger, 26 lines-per-inch checkering, clean but attractive scrollwork, and the option of a straight or pistol grip stock.
  — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 15 June 2020
• Unlike ordinary sleek assault rifles, this weapon is a clunky rectangular shape with a pistol grip, foregrip, and a telescopic sight.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 3 July 2018
• The ban covers semi-automatic rifles that can employ a detachable magazine and have a pistol grip, as well as a number of handguns and shotguns.
  — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2024