only a pistol is an semi-automatic. revolvers are not semi
auto.
A "pistol" is a generic term to refer to ANY handgun, revolver
or Semi-automatic.
Wrong! Only some one completely unfamiliar with hand guns
nomenclature would call a revolver a pistol. A revolver is commonly
referred to as: "revolver, wheel gun or shooter (short for 6
shooter)." A semi automatic is commonly referred to as: "semi auto
or pistol."