Handgun (6)
'handgun' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pistol that I've seen before include "Shakespearean - weapon" , "Spoilt these guns" , "potential killer?" , "Officer's side-arm" , "Arm" .)
'handgun' is the definition.
(revolver is a kind of handgun)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for revolver that I've seen before include "firearm" , "Six-shooter" , "needed for a roulette game?" , "Hand gun" , "murder weapon" .)