yes they are same because they realese bullets.
.28 and .280 are the same diameter bullet. I know of no pistols in .280, with the possible exception of some of the single shot pistols that fire rifle cartridges. I know of no cartridge called the .28.
You don't
no the rifle is 85 cal and is second lowest to the pistols
anything from pistols to an 1861 Richmond Rifle Musket
Some are. some are shotguns, some are muskets, some are pistols.
Because it is a pistol, not a rifle.
many types of rifle, some pistols like the XP 100 and that is about it.
No specific term of reference. There are semi auto pistols that fire rifle cartridges, and are much more powerful than standard pistols.
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I would. But get a good one. Airsoft pistols are bad to jam.
In all likelhood, one of the bolt action pistols in a rifle caliber, such as 6mm. That holds the accuracy record for a rifle, and would likely do so for a pistol.
The length of the barrel. Guns/pistols can be held by one hand. While a rifle requires two hands to properly hold it. Both are air powered.