A service pistol, also known as a personal weapon or an ordnance weapon, is any handgun issued to regular military personnel or law enforcement officers. Typically, service pistols are revolvers or semi-automatic pistols issued to officers, non-commissioned officers, and rear-echelon support personnel for self-defense, though service pistols may also be issued to special forces as a backup for their primary weapons.
Handguns given to regular military personnel and law enforcement officers are called service pistols. These pistols are typically revolvers or semi-automatic pistols used for self-defense by officers, non-commissioned officers, and support staff.  They can also be backup weapons for special forces units.