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Inspector

Theoretical Question
« on: December 03, 2017, 03:37:56 PM »
I was reading an article on a new revolver recently by one of my favorite gun writers. It was about the new Ruger GP-100 in .44 Special. Can't remember if it was in Guns or American Handgunner? Anyway, he kept calling the revolver a six gun or six shooter which is a common reference to a revolver since most revolvers hold six rounds. But the gun he was writing about only holds 5 rounds.

So the theroretical question is, is a revolver that holds 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 or 10 rounds still considered a six gun or six shooter?
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justin1098

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2017, 03:48:59 PM »
Wheel gun, yes. Six Shooter? not in the day of internet grammar Nazis.
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zippz

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2017, 04:18:24 PM »
It's like the battle between clip and magazine.  Magazine is the official term, but we know what is meant and it doesn't really matter.
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2ahavvaii

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2017, 05:00:02 PM »
six shooter refers to a 6 shot revolver specifically

if you're shooting a revolver that' different, you can refer to it as a wheel gun or a revolver.  They make 10 or 12 shot 22 revovlers, would be kinda silly to call that a "six shooter".
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oldfart

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2017, 05:11:19 PM »
Quote from: 2ahavvaii on December 03, 2017, 05:00:02 PM
six shooter refers to a 6 shot revolver specifically

if you're shooting a revolver that' different, you can refer to it as a wheel gun or a revolver.  They make 10 or 12 shot 22 revovlers, would be kinda silly to call that a "six shooter".
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Yep
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stangzilla

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2017, 05:40:12 PM »
GP100 in .44sp
Whatever you call it, you should get one!  :shaka:
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RSN172

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2017, 08:12:19 AM »
It is like when I am working on something and tell my wife to get me da dakine.  Dakine is not the proper term for pliers, but she knew what I meant and all is good.
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Inspector

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2017, 08:47:40 AM »
Quote from: stangzilla on December 03, 2017, 05:40:12 PM
GP100 in .44sp
Whatever you call it, you should get one!  :shaka:
;) ;) ;)
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drck1000

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2017, 08:50:13 AM »
First off, BUY IT. Whether is be a 5 to 30 shooter!

I’ve heard people call revolvers six shooters. Never really thought about it that much that they might be referring to an actual 5 or 7 shooter. Just like how people call refrigerators and ice box. As long as they communicate what they want to, then all good.

And last, BUY IT!!!

 ;D
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rklapp

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2017, 11:38:33 AM »
Maybe he wants perps to think there is 6 in the revolver so if he runs out, the perp will believe there's one left.
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2ahavvaii

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2017, 11:52:45 AM »
or if it's a 7 shooter, he shot 6, but still has one left.

I think they now make some smaller cartridge ones with 7 now.  .38/357 and 9mm come to mind.
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stangzilla

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2017, 12:47:50 PM »
"did he fire 6 shots or only 5?  you gotta ask yourself 1 question, do I feel lucky?"
hope you feel real lucky, bc this GP100 has 7 shots!!!   :D

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DesertRangerTycho

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2017, 07:02:35 PM »
I think this issue was settled by Don Knotts.



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Heavies

Re: Theoretical Question
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2017, 07:21:14 PM »
In the old days they called 'em six shooters, even though it was common safety practice to only load 5 and one empty chamber under the hammer.... 
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