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Gun Phrases that Have Disappeared, and I'm Grateful
November 02, 2021, 03:17 PM
flashguyGun Phrases that Have Disappeared, and I'm Grateful
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Originally posted by John Steed:
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Originally posted by Steyn:
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Originally posted by parabellum:
What? Three pages and no POCKET ROCKET?
Or the cousin expression “wonder nine”.
"Hand Cannon" is another one I haven't heard in a while, thankfully.
I have a few of those. . . .
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth November 02, 2021, 03:53 PM
rburgquote:
Originally posted by flashguy:
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Originally posted by John Steed:
"Hand Cannon" is another one I haven't heard in a while, thankfully.
I have a few of those. . . .
flashguy
Wanna come shoot my 329? I've got some full power loads that will make you reconsider it needs to stay in the vocabulary
Unhappy ammo seeker
November 02, 2021, 04:20 PM
BisleyblackhawkOne that I wish would go the way of the dinosaur is “45 Long Colt” when the proper term is “.45 Colt”.
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November 02, 2021, 04:25 PM
flashguyquote:
Originally posted by rburg:
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Originally posted by flashguy:
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Originally posted by John Steed:
"Hand Cannon" is another one I haven't heard in a while, thankfully.
I have a few of those. . . .
flashguy
Wanna come shoot my 329? I've got some full power loads that will make you reconsider it needs to stay in the vocabulary
Can I bring my .50AE, .45Mag, and .500Mag guns? The .45-70 BFR might be a bit much.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth November 02, 2021, 05:37 PM
rtquigZip Gun.
Living the Dream
November 03, 2021, 12:17 AM
Rev. A. J. ForsythCan I add some that I grew up with that I love?
Roscoe = Revolver
Heater = semi auto handgun
Chopper = semi auto rifle
Saturday night Special = any semi auto 7.65 auto or less.
November 03, 2021, 12:23 AM
kkinaAhh, I thought of another. "Banana clip" referring to a curved detachable box magazine of larger capacity. 'Tis neither a fruit nor a clip.
November 03, 2021, 05:10 AM
CarpeDiemquote:
Originally posted by sigcrazy7:
I haven't heard the term "Saturday Night Special" used in a long time. I never did like it because it became a catch-all term for small, concealable handguns. It could equally refer to a Lorcin or a SW642 to many people. I'm happy I don't hear it much anymore.
Unless you are a Skynyrd fan, then you can hear it all the time.
https://youtu.be/S_5xVNlq9cM
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November 03, 2021, 07:29 AM
sigfreund“Pill” for bullet.
“Fodder” for ammunition.
“Eat” for function and fire (ammunition).
And now that I think about it for a bit, probably my favorite: “A solution in search of a problem.” Yes, that was clever when Jeff Cooper thought of it, but it got over being fresh and clever a long time ago. And most of the time when it’s used today, it can simply be translated as, “I don’t like anything new and different from what I’m used to.”
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To operate serious weapons in a serious manner. November 03, 2021, 08:30 PM
4859Wonder 9.
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November 04, 2021, 11:48 AM
maddy345quote:
Originally posted by Pale Horse:
Probably the only one that I hate, that is unfortunately still in use, is using the word run or running instead of using.
Oof...me too! I cringe every time I hear it.
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November 04, 2021, 04:02 PM
egregorequote:
“Pill” for bullet.
Related to "medicine."
November 04, 2021, 04:39 PM
Legal Beagle“Tactical Tupperware.”
