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ActionJackson 05-08-2005 14:17

Sdiver- Yes, sir. Getting every bit, sir! ;)

The Reaper 05-08-2005 15:34

No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse.

:D

TR

12B4S 05-10-2005 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Reaper
No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse.

:D

TR

AMEN!!

alphamale 05-10-2005 17:48

Sir Reaper, in response to my comment:

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrontSight
Although I am in an aggressive mood. I'm going to find a gun range where I am this weekend and bet an XY out of his gun. :D

You stated / asked:
Quote:

Originally Posted by The Reaper
I would remind you of the unsuitability of the term "gun".

"This is my rifle, this is my gun.

This is for fighting, and this is for fun!"

Did you mean handgun or pistol?

Therefore, here is:

Answer Part 1) (courtesy of someone who caught the reference)

From the movie Full Metal Jacket.
"This is my rifle! This is my gun! RECRUITS This
is for fighting! This is for fun!"

The rifle is a firearm.
The gun is not a firearm, it's for (late night) fun. Go impress TR.

Main Entry: hand·gun
Pronunciation: -"g&n
Function: noun
: a firearm (as a revolver or pistol) designed to be held and fired with one hand

Main Entry: pis·tol
Pronunciation: 'pis-t&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French pistole, from German, from Middle High German pischulle, from Czech píst'ala, literally, pipe, fife; akin to Czech pistet to squeak
: a handgun whose chamber is integral with the barrel; broadly :

Main Entry: re·volv·er
Pronunciation: ri-'väl-v&r, -'vol- also -'vä-v&r or -'vo-v&r
Function: noun
1 : one that revolves
2 : a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer

By the definitions, a pistol and revolver are handguns. A pistol is not a revolver and vise versa.


Answer Part 2)

Therefore, to answer your question, my actual statement should have been: "... and bet an XY out of his handgun.

FrontSight


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