2 old smiths

[seasoldier85]

Wow, this thread veered off topic rather quickly...

 

[65-2x2]

A little off-subject, but within the general boundries of the conversation: What tickles me is that when the preceived misues of semantics are used to insult and damn non-gun people. I promise you that to non-gun people, terms like clip/magazine, pistol/revolver or cartridge/bullets don't matter a dang bit, and in fact many of them take pride in their lack of gun terminology.

It only matters within our community so therefore, I try not to call people out on the subject.

 

[greenwellg]

How about revolving rifles .

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

Well, of course it is up to you what language preferences
you use. To me, Handguns are either pistols or revolvers.
Pistol and Revolver are sub-categories of Handguns and
used to distinguish between the two different types.

If others wish to conflate "pistol" and "handgun," I cannot
stop them. I just don't wish to add to the degradation of
the Language.

Cheers!
Webb

 

[JiminMaine]

This reminds me of the 45 Colt vs 45 Long Colt discussion.

 

[Friendofbillw1]

This reminds me of the 45 Colt vs 45 Long Colt discussion.

Or the .38 smith & wesson short and long lol. I got told on that one.

 

[Tom S.]

Wow, this thread veered off topic rather quickly...

That's because we're still waiting for the OP to come back and post pictures.

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I usually don't pay any attention to grammar nazis, but it reminded that I need to clean my 45 Long Colt Pistol.

 

[glowe]

I'm not sure of your source on that information. A pistol is generally any short barreled firearm designed to be shot with one hand. Certainly, revolvers have cylinders, but it is still proper to call them pistols.

Today's definitions are pretty consistent across the shooting community. Pistols and revolvers are both types of handguns, but they differ in their design and functionality. A pistol typically has a semi-automatic action, meaning it automatically reloads the next round from a magazine after each shot. It usually has a detachable magazine that holds multiple rounds, allowing for quick and continuous firing. On the other hand, a revolver has a revolving cylinder that holds multiple rounds, typically six or more. Each chamber in the cylinder is individually loaded, and the cylinder rotates to align the next chamber with the barrel for firing. Revolvers are known for their reliability and simplicity, as they have fewer moving parts compared to pistols. Additionally, revolvers are often favored for their ability to shoot powerful cartridges, while pistols are more commonly used for self-defense and concealed carry due to their compact size and higher ammunition capacity.

 

[seasoldier85]

That's because we're still waiting for the OP to come back and post pictures.

So we're basically occupying ourselves until the good stuff starts again. I would like to see the OP's "guns", hope they come back.

 

['79 Magnum GT]

I usually don't pay any attention to grammar nazis, but it reminded that I need to clean my 45 Long Colt Pistol.

Make sure you clean the clip too!

Rick

 

[skipcress]

I’ve always subscribed to the historical use of the term “pistol,” inclusive of revolvers. Note how the term “pistoleer” is pretty much never applied to someone carrying a Glock .

What’ll really throw you for a loop is that the British frequently use the term “revolver” to refer to any pistol, inclusive of automatics. In fact, in the first Cluedo game (the British and indeed original name for the game “Clue”, as the British invented the game), the “revolver” was a Dreyse M1907!

And yes, I said “automatic” rather than “semi-automatic,” as historically self-loaders were referred to as such

 

[Friendofbillw1]

I’ve always subscribed to the historical use of the term “pistol,” inclusive of revolvers. Note how the term “pistoleer” is pretty much never applied to someone carrying a Glock .

What’ll really throw you for a loop is that the British frequently use the term “revolver” to refer to any pistol, inclusive of automatics. In fact, in the first Cluedo game (the British and indeed original name for the game “Clue”, as the British invented the game), the “revolver” was a Dreyse M1907!

And yes, I said “automatic” rather than “semi-automatic,” as historically self-loaders were referred to as such

Now you've stirred it

 

[MelvinWalker]

I'm not sure of your source on that information. A pistol is generally any short barreled firearm designed to be shot with one hand. Certainly, revolvers have cylinders, but it is still proper to call them pistols.

That's been a vernacular thing for a while now....For example, if you go to Rural King website and peruse their inventory, they differentiate their handgun inventory by "pistols" and then their revolvers...

For example "pistols" are often stated to be "Pistols are handguns with one or more stationary chambers."... Revolvers are handguns that use multiple rotating chambers.

As a young man, I called all handguns pistols, but now I try to keep the gunshop conversation simpler by playing the pistol/revolver game..

See below:

 

[mmaher94087]

Pass me a Kleenex please, I'm beginning to tear up.

 

[Hondo44]

When all else fails resort to common sense:
Using terminology contemporary to the gun being discussed makes the most sense. For historical firearms use contemporary historical terms.

For today’s handguns we have single chamber integral with barrel: single shot, semi automatic and automatic pistols.
For those with multi chamber cylinders we have revolvers.

Simple and accurate descriptive terminology. Welcome to the 21st century.

 

[Griz375]

Wow, this thread veered off topic rather quickly...

Happens every now & then when talking about firearms . . . . .