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 poor robocar would have to reach out, unscrew a cap, grab a gas pump, and press on the pistol grip.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 1 June 2017
  • The bow’s forend is a pass-through style with a multi-position pistol grip.
    — Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
  • Monte Carlo-style stocks have non-slip pistol grip and forend inserts.
    — Michael Dickerson, Outdoor Life, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Among its other features is a pistol grip with finger groove and a Weaver-style rail.
    — John Haughey, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2019
  • Browning upgraded the fore-end and pistol grip with rubber over molds.
    — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 23 Feb. 2021
  • 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
  • Bump stocks replace the semi-automatic’s butt stock and pistol grip.
    — Melissa Chan, Time, 5 Oct. 2017
  • The crisp trigger, which is adjustable for reach, and deep pistol grip provide excellent control.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 14 Sep. 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
  • The most common types of hose nozzles are the pistol grip, dial, wand, and traditional nozzles.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The most common types of hose nozzles are the pistol grip, dial, wand, and traditional nozzles.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • 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, 19 July 2023
  • An officer removed Reinoehl’s hand from the pistol grip to handcuff his hands behind his back, the reports said.
    — oregonlive, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Versatility in that its body converts between a pistol grip and inline style, just twist its body to make the conversion.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • The rifle had a pistol grip and the capacity to accept a detachable magazine in front of the pistol grip.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • For the first time, a bill to ban semi-automatic rifles with features like pistol grips and detachable magazines has passed a major floor vote in the state Legislature.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
  • 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
  • The product description for that tactical pistol grip illustrates one common way sellers are able to skirt EBay’s prohibitions.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2019
  • 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

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