
Pistols
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB380NB Gen4 .380 ACP 2.8in 6rd Nickel Boron Semi-Auto Pistol (DB0100E022)2.8in 410 Stainless Steel Barrel3-Dot SightsGun Grade 416 Stainless Steel SlideShort Reset TriggerPolymer Grips Diamondback firearms introduced themselves to the firearms industry with the ...$270.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB380SL Gen4 .380 ACP 2.8in 6rd Duo Tone Semi-Auto Pistol (DB0100E032)2.8in 410 Stainless Steel Barrel3-Dot SightsGun Grade 416 Stainless Steel SlideShort Reset TriggerPolymer Grips Diamondback firearms introduced themselves to the firearms industry with the ...$282.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB380FDE Gen4 .380 ACP 2.8in 6rd Flat Dark Earth Semi-Auto Pistol (DB0100E062)2.8in 410 Stainless Steel Barrel3-Dot SightsGun Grade 416 Stainless Steel SlideShort Reset TriggerPolymer Grips Diamondback firearms introduced themselves to the firearms industry with the ...$259.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB380MB Gen4 .380 ACP 2.8in 6rd Midnight Bronze Semi-Auto Pistol (DB0100E072)2.8in 410 Stainless Steel Barrel3-Dot SightsGun Grade 416 Stainless Steel SlideShort Reset TriggerPolymer Grips Diamondback firearms introduced themselves to the firearms industry with the ...$259.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DBAM29 9mm 3.5in 12rd/17rd Flat Dark Earth Semi-Auto Pistol (DB0300P061)3.5in Stainless Steel Barrel3-Dot SightsStainless Steel SlideSafety Trigger The DIAMONDBACK DBAM29 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol is their sub-compact 9mm striker-fired polymer framed pistol that ...10% off$318.99$354.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 5.56mm 7in 30rd Black Semi-Auto Pistol (DB1913K001)Lower receiver: Forged 7075 T-6 AluminumStock: SB Tactical SBA3 BraceMuzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider (1/2 x 28)BCG: Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 CarrierBarrel: Diamondback ...12% off$623.99$706.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 8.6 Blackout 12in 20rd Black Semi-Auto AR Pistol (DB1200W001)12in 4150 CrMoV BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower ReceiverMagpul MOE K GripSB Tactical SBA5 Brace The DIAMONDBACK DB10 8.6 Blackout 12in ...11% off$1,071.99$1,210.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB9 Gen4 9mm 3.1in 6rd Stainless Steel Semi-Auto Pistol (DB0200P031)3.1in Stainless Steel Barrel3-Dot SightsStainless Steel SlidePolymer GripsShort Reset Trigger The DIAMONDBACK DB9 Gen4 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol comes chambered in 9mm and is dubbed as one of the ...$263.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 5.56x45mm NATO 7in 30rd FDE Semi-Auto AR Pistol (DB1912K061)Compact design offers maneuverability and ease of handlingFeatures a distinctive flat dark earth finish, combining aesthetics with functionEnjoy a smooth and responsive trigger actionBoasts an ...11% off$629.99$710.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 5.56x45mm NATO 7in 30rd Midnight Bronze Semi-Auto AR Pistol (DB1912K071)Compact and versatile designEnsures accuracy and reliabilityBoasts a distinctive midnight bronze finish, merging aesthetics with functionFeatures an ergonomic grip for comfortable and secure ...11% off$629.99$710.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 7.62x39mm 7in 28rd Black Semi-Auto Pistol (DB1912O001)Lower receiver: Forged 7075 T-6 AluminumStock: Buffer Tube Foam PadMuzzle device: A2 Flash Hider (5/8 x 24)BCG: Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 CarrierBarrel: Diamondback ...11% off$589.99$665.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 7.62x39mm 7in 28rd FDE Semi-Auto Pistol (DB1912O061)Lower receiver: Forged 7075 T-6 AluminumStock: Buffer Tube Foam PadMuzzle device: A2 Flash Hider (5/8 x 24)BCG: Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 CarrierBarrel: Diamondback ...11% off$641.99$725.00
- In StockAMERICAN TACTICAL IMPORTS GSG FireFly HGA .22 LR 4in 10rd Pink Semi-Auto Pistol (GERG2210FFP)Excellent training pistol to familiarize with centerfire pistols4in threaded barrelAmbidextrous thumb safetyDouble-Action/Single-ActionBlack polymer gripsPink Finish The AMERICAN TACTICAL IMPORTS ...$249.99
- In StockHK SP5L 9mm 16.5in 2x10rd Semi-Auto Pistol (81000480)Civilian sporting version of the iconic MP5Authentic HK roller-delayed blowback systemNavy barrel with threaded tri-lug adaptorPaddle magazine release and fluted chamberPrecision-made in HK's ...$2,999.00
- In StockBROWNING 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro 380 4.25in 8rd Single-Action Pistol (51914492)Rosewood grips with gold Buckmark inlayBlackened stainless steel finish with silver brushed polished flatsFull size, 85% scale 1911 pistol chambered in 380 ACPSteel three-dot combat sights or ...$949.99
- In StockDANIEL DEFENSE DD4 RIII M4A1RIII .223 Rem/5.56mm NATO 14.5in No Magazine Semi-Automatic Rifle (02-191-04238-067)14.5" pinned and welded barrelFully ambidextrous controlsLightweight 12.5" RIS III rail with multiple M-LOK attachment pointsFull-length flattop picatinny railMid-Length Gas ...$2,315.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 5.56x45mm NATO 10in 30rd Black Semi-Automatic Pistol (DB1915K001)Upper: A3 flattop forged 7075 T-6 AluminumLower: forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum [Diamondback Standard]Handguard: 9-inch M-LOK RailStock/Brace: Buffer Tube Foam PadBCG: Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle ...11% off$577.99$652.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 223 Rem/5.56 NATO 7in 30rd Black Semi-Automatic AR15 Pistol with Additional 300 Blackout 10in Upper Receiver (DB1921K001)Compact design perfect for discreet carry and easy handlingBuilt for enhanced durability, providing reliable performance over timeFeatures an ergonomic grip for comfortable and secure handling ...$887.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DBF DBX57 5.7x28 8in 20rd Dark Gray Semi-Auto Pistol (DB1614L051)Semi-auto with locked breech, dual gas piston systemDark gray aluminum frame and M-LOK handguardDBX muzzle device with 1/2x28 RH threadStandard AR15 Mil-Spec triggerIncludes 20rd FN Five-seveN ...11% off$879.99$994.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB15 300BLK 10in 30rd Black Semi-Automatic Pistol (DB1916B001)10in Diamondback barrel features a 1:8 right-hand twist, medium contour and 4150 CrMoV constructionPistol-length, direct impingement gas system delivers smooth operation and reduced ...8% off$648.99$706.00
Size isn’t everything, especially in the world of firearms. Even though some rocket launcher will naturally cause massive damage, a gun doesn’t need to be big to be effective. Handguns are indispensable if you cannot afford to walk with a heavyweight rifle over your shoulder. No other firearm is suitable for concealed carry and can be easily operated with one hand. While there are two major types of handguns, this page is dedicated to pistols in particular.
A pistol is a handgun in which the chamber is an integral part of the barrel. In the modern world, this word is mostly associated with semi-automatic handguns. Obsolete single-shot pistols usually make an appearance only during historical reenactments, lever-action pistols tend to be parts of classic gun collections, and automatic pistols are exclusive to law-enforcement and military officers. So, a semi-automatic pistol is the only type left. What does this ‘semi-automatic’ part mean? It implies that after the shot is made, this pistol will automatically insert another cartridge into the chamber but will need you to pull the trigger once again to discharge another shot. So, one pull, one shot. In contrast to semi-automatic pistols, automatic ones will keep discharging while the trigger is pulled. Since actual automatic pistols hardly ever appear on the market, the word ‘automatic’ became a synonym to semi-automatic and any self-loading pistol in colloquial speech, but we are all gun experts here and will use the proper terminology, right? Right..?
Anyway, pistols are as varied as people. They are distinguished by the type of action, caliber, cartridges, and triggers. They come in dozens of combinations, and it might be challenging to tell one from the other. We offer a brief guide to let you know what kind of pistols you can find on Gritr Sports.
Hammer-fired vs. Striker-fired
Hammer-fired pistols are older than strikers, and they haven’t changed much since the moment of their invention. Not because they are too obsolete and not even worth it, but because they don’t really need it. Hammer-fired pistols are as good today as they were several generations ago. What sets them apart is, unsurprisingly, a hammer. It’s a part of the triggering mechanism and is often visible at the rear of the slide. In such pistols, the hammer strikes the firing pin once released by the trigger. After that, the firing pin is driven into the cartridge primer, beginning the ignition process.
Striker-fired pistols lack the hammer part, so the firing pin is not stricken by any component. Instead, it is released when the trigger is fully pulled. Simply put, these pistols release the firing pin without any middleman, which makes pulling easier and the overall weight lighter.
Single-action vs. Double-action
Those are two types of hammer-fired pistols. In single-action handguns the trigger does one thing: drops the hammer. Single-action revolvers need to be cocked after every shot, but semi-automatic pistols are more convenient in that regard. The hammer needs to be manually cocked only before the first shot, after which recoil will let the slide recock the hammer for the next shot automatically.
Double-action pistols are different in that the trigger does two things: cocks the hammer and then drops it, all in one pull. Here, the hammer doesn’t need to be cocked manually, as the trigger does all the work. However, as the trigger does two actions at a time, the pull is heavier than in single-action pistols. To combine the best features of two action types, a Double-Action to Single-Action pistol was invented. That is the most common type of modern pistol. The first round fired is a double-action, which cocks and releases the hammer, but all follow-up shots are single-action, as the hammer is cocked by the slide, reciprocated by recoil.
There are double-action-only pistols, in which every single shot is a double-action, but they are relatively rare.
Rimfire vs. Centerfire
That is a division according to the cartridge type, which is closely connected with a caliber. Rimfire cartridges require a firing pin to crush their base to ignite the primer, whereas centerfire cartridges have an external primer at the base of the case. Rimfire cartridges are compatible with lower caliber firearms only, and due to their lightness are more suitable for training rather than for self-defense and long-distance shooting or hunting. Centerfire cartridges, on the other hand, are utilized in pistols of all calibers.
Caliber
.22 Long Rifle is the only type of rimfire caliber found in handguns. The 22 caliber pistols are an excellent option to introduce someone to firearms, and .22 ammo is by far the cheapest one. The most popular centerfire calibers include 9mm pistols, .45 Auto pistols, .40 S&W pistols, and .380 Auto pistols.
.380 Auto pistols are probably the lower margin of self-defense calibers. Of all mentioned calibers, this one utilizes the lightest bullets. 9mm pistols are by far the most popular choice among shooters. That is a standard of U.S. military and NATO forces. .40 S&W and .45 Auto produce more energy when fired but have heavier recoil.
That concludes our summary on types of pistols found on Gritr Sports. As you can see, the choice is pretty varied, not to mention all the brands whose products you can pick from. The renowned Glock pistols, Sig Sauer pistols, CZ pistols, Smith & Wesson pistols and many more. We have hundreds of pistols for sale.