Holster Pistols (sometimes called Belt Pistols) were designed to be carried on a person in a leather belt holster or slipped through the belt. They are a medium sized weapon with calibres generally ranging from 45 to 65. These pistols are made in either Matchlock, Wheellock, Snap Lock, Dog Lock or Flintlock styles. A Holster Pistol is usually solid enough to be used in punching or other close fighting after it has been discharged.
![Dog lock](https://pirates.missiledine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/doglock50cal.jpg)
Dog lock belt pistol
![Miquelet](https://pirates.missiledine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/7miquelet.jpg)
Miquelet belt pistol
![Scottish Belt Pistols](https://pirates.missiledine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scottish_snaphance.jpg)
Brace of Scottish made Snaphaunce belt pistols
![Belt pistol](https://pirates.missiledine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bpist1.jpg)
Belt Pistol
![Dutch Belt Pistol](https://pirates.missiledine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dutch50cal.jpg)
Dutch made belt pistol. Note the weighted but for balance and use as a club.