How about "rod" or "piece" although I am not sure if piece was just for six guns.
W Working Man Member Joined Jun 8, 2005 Messages 1,553 Location DFW Tx Sep 27, 2005 #26 How about "rod" or "piece" although I am not sure if piece was just for six guns.
C cookekdjr Member Joined Sep 24, 2004 Messages 1,432 Location Georgia Sep 27, 2005 #27 "Bubba". As in, "Honey, don't worry about me going into the projects tonight, I'm bringin' Bubba with me". -David
"Bubba". As in, "Honey, don't worry about me going into the projects tonight, I'm bringin' Bubba with me". -David
B BluesBear member Joined Jul 25, 2003 Messages 7,672 Location The Great Pacific NorthWet Sep 27, 2005 #28 A good cowboy never went anywhere without hs "Shootin' Iron" And several of Bogart's characters didn't care much for the cheap "Gunsels" that were always packing a rod. gunfan - The term Roscoe was in use LOOOoooooong before there were Rohm/RG or Clerke Technicorp revolvers. from The Hard Boiled Slang Dictionary; BEAN-SHOOTER, CANNON, GAT, HEAT, HEATER, ROD, RODNEY, ROSCOE - gun [usually pistol or revolver)
A good cowboy never went anywhere without hs "Shootin' Iron" And several of Bogart's characters didn't care much for the cheap "Gunsels" that were always packing a rod. gunfan - The term Roscoe was in use LOOOoooooong before there were Rohm/RG or Clerke Technicorp revolvers. from The Hard Boiled Slang Dictionary; BEAN-SHOOTER, CANNON, GAT, HEAT, HEATER, ROD, RODNEY, ROSCOE - gun [usually pistol or revolver)
F FunGunner Member Joined Dec 23, 2004 Messages 219 Sep 27, 2005 #29 wad spitter, pea shooter, pocket popper, come to mind
A Ala Dan Member in memoriam Joined Dec 24, 2002 Messages 12,877 Location Home Of The First Capitol Of The Confederate State Sep 27, 2005 #30 "Pocket Rocket" but I think they were talking about NAA "mini magnums"~
Onmilo Member Joined Jul 26, 2004 Messages 9,773 Location Illinois` Sep 28, 2005 #31 Gat watch fob blaster I always liked deuce-deuce for a twenty-two.
O oweno Member Joined Dec 25, 2002 Messages 265 Location was NH, now FL Sep 28, 2005 #32 Years ago I knew an FBI agent who called his carry piece 'my wee-walloper'.... a .357 mag S&W if memory serves...Model 19 maybe?
Years ago I knew an FBI agent who called his carry piece 'my wee-walloper'.... a .357 mag S&W if memory serves...Model 19 maybe?
T Thirties Member Joined Dec 24, 2002 Messages 651 Location Where the Red Sox meet the Black Bears Sep 29, 2005 #33 In the movie The Big Sleep, Bogie called it a Gat, which is short for gattling gun. A couple of you mentioned Gat above. I've not yet seen "piece" mentioned here. But piece isn't specific to a revolver as Gat or Hog Leg is.
In the movie The Big Sleep, Bogie called it a Gat, which is short for gattling gun. A couple of you mentioned Gat above. I've not yet seen "piece" mentioned here. But piece isn't specific to a revolver as Gat or Hog Leg is.
4 45+ Member Joined Nov 17, 2003 Messages 184 Location The Lone Star State Sep 29, 2005 #34 Sean Connery called it a "Mohaska" while talking with Kevin Costner during their first encounter in "The Untouchables." Good shootin'....
Sean Connery called it a "Mohaska" while talking with Kevin Costner during their first encounter in "The Untouchables." Good shootin'....
S shooter58 Member Joined Nov 10, 2003 Messages 144 Location texas Sep 29, 2005 #35 We used to "Pack heat"
Dr.Rob Moderator Staff member Joined Dec 23, 2002 Messages 17,151 Location Centennial, CO Sep 29, 2005 #36 Anyone mention "Burner?" Or "Strap?" (as in packin' a strap) some unusual ones: Biscuit 4 pounda (.40 cal pistol) shottie (usually for shotgun) Gear (British) Pooshka (Russian)
Anyone mention "Burner?" Or "Strap?" (as in packin' a strap) some unusual ones: Biscuit 4 pounda (.40 cal pistol) shottie (usually for shotgun) Gear (British) Pooshka (Russian)
M MM Member Joined Jun 29, 2004 Messages 435 Location Twangtown Sep 29, 2005 #37 Also nodding to Stephen King -- "Frenchman's Pecker" SatKong
B BADSBSNF81 Member Joined Dec 25, 2002 Messages 444 Location Out where the buses don't run. Sep 30, 2005 #38 In my younger days living on the border I often heard the phrases " Mexican Insurance", "Well heeled" and "Dressed for a BBQ"
In my younger days living on the border I often heard the phrases " Mexican Insurance", "Well heeled" and "Dressed for a BBQ"
M mec Member Joined Dec 27, 2002 Messages 4,588 Sep 30, 2005 #39 I believe roscoe wasin use before the Rohm "Roscoe Vest Pocket Model" got here. "Thumb Buster" was used for single action colts and shotguns with hammers.
I believe roscoe wasin use before the Rohm "Roscoe Vest Pocket Model" got here. "Thumb Buster" was used for single action colts and shotguns with hammers.
B BluesBear member Joined Jul 25, 2003 Messages 7,672 Location The Great Pacific NorthWet Sep 30, 2005 #40 And then there's the trade names that were just popularized slang. Snake Charmer Knuckle Duster Best Friend Constant Companion
And then there's the trade names that were just popularized slang. Snake Charmer Knuckle Duster Best Friend Constant Companion
P Powderman Member Joined Dec 25, 2002 Messages 1,624 Location Washington State Oct 1, 2005 #42 Barker. "Got yer barker?"