chrisp0410
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pistols vs revolvers
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Arguing minutiae is long-revered aspect of the intertubz. Doesn't take an AFDB, just takes too much time on one's hands.
But some of the "corrections" I see are a little less easy to verify than others.
f'rinstance:
1. Magazine vs. Clip: pretty easy. Mostly clear.
2. Pistol vs Revolver: contested. unclear.
3. .45 Colt vs .45 Long Colt: contested. Use of the latter endorsed by its owner.
So, if someone inquires as to a good replacement clip for his Kimber I can understand a "correction", though I would think once or twice in a given thread would suffice.
But, if someone calls a revolver a pistol or refers to a .45 long Colt, those "correcting" the usage are on shakier ground and should be prepared to backup their assertion that their definition is correct. The OP did that by citing ATF. Still, some of us curmudgeons don't recognize ATF citing 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 as expert in firearms definitions.
But, like the man says. We still know what is being referenced by clip, long colt or pistol.
But some of the "corrections" I see are a little less easy to verify than others.
f'rinstance:
1. Magazine vs. Clip: pretty easy. Mostly clear.
2. Pistol vs Revolver: contested. unclear.
3. .45 Colt vs .45 Long Colt: contested. Use of the latter endorsed by its owner.
So, if someone inquires as to a good replacement clip for his Kimber I can understand a "correction", though I would think once or twice in a given thread would suffice.
But, if someone calls a revolver a pistol or refers to a .45 long Colt, those "correcting" the usage are on shakier ground and should be prepared to backup their assertion that their definition is correct. The OP did that by citing ATF. Still, some of us curmudgeons don't recognize ATF citing 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 as expert in firearms definitions.
But, like the man says. We still know what is being referenced by clip, long colt or pistol.
I think this topic falls under the WHO CARES catagory. Does it really matter. Personally I seperate the two, revolvers being revolvers and everything else being pistol. Some people don't but I can figure out what they are talking about and to my knowledge I dont know of anyone I confused by refering to revolvers and pistols.
I dont get hung up either way.
I dont get hung up either way.
But we're all still here posting....David Armstrong
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Lots of folks that are very serious about firearms call a revolver a pistol. Pistol has been the generic term for a handgun for a long time, no need to manipulate difinitions. The Practical Pistol Course (PPC) was designed around revolvers. When trainers advertise for course, the generic course is frequently something like "Basic Pistol" for both revolvers and autos. I am an NRA certified Pistol Instructor. I would suggest that if the NRA considers revolvers as pistols the case is pretty well closed.