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Offline LeonB570

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« on: November 14, 2005, 01:24:43 AM »
I notice that many participants in this forum refer to their R9 as their "PUP".  At least that is my impression.

What does this stand for?  As a newcomer who is waiting patiently for his R9s, I have not encountered that abbreviation before.  I have seen "BUG" as "BackUp Gun".  Does "PUP" stands for "Pocket Undercover Pistol" ?

Maybe one of you "old timers" can help this newbie learn the "cool" slang.

Best Wishes,
LeonB570
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Offline Richard S

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Re: PUP
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2005, 08:38:39 AM »
Leon:

Welcome aboard.

As I recall, it was Chris ("R9SCarry") who first coined the nickname, "pup," for the R9.  Chris is a big-bore enthusiast for whom the .44 Magnum is a modest caliber.   ;)  I think he intended "pup" to stand for "puppy," as in "not one of the big dogs."  He'll probably see your post and check in before long.  
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Re: PUP
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2005, 09:04:11 AM »
Leon,

Welcome to the forum.  Glad you are here.

PUP stands for Personal Undercover Pistol.

Just kidding, but Chris may have been thinking that.

Bill
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Re: PUP
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2005, 09:56:28 AM »
Leon, welcome to the forum. Chris will get you caught up on the cool stuff.
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Re: PUP
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2005, 10:34:33 AM »
I thought it was like a pup: something small that gave you
warm fuzzies when you held it and looked at it.
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Re: PUP
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2005, 12:15:36 PM »
..."happiness is a warm gun..."  (shakes head)  At least I'm not the only one that gets attached...  The main problem is I like my SP101, but I can't find a use for it
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Re: PUP
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2005, 12:49:01 PM »
I think you just hit on it AgMan; guns are like pups
because they don't have to be useful for you to love
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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2005, 12:50:03 PM »
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..."happiness is a warm gun..."  
The main problem is I like my SP101, but I can't find a use for it

In the guitar world, a 'pup'  is an electric Pick Up. I was very confused for a while;^)...

I love my SP101 in 9mm, and MY use for it is to shoot a lot of bulk Speer Gold Dot HP (115gr.). My R9 will never use a thousand rounds, so the SP101 fits the bill... The more I shoot the 9mm round, the more I believe it's the round for me.  I now lust for a Warthog in 9mm.  I have one in .45ACP and it's fantastic.  With one in 9mm, my 10+1 .45ACP goes to something like 17+1.  Nice...

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Re: PUP
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2005, 01:31:08 PM »
Hey Cal, are going to the theory that one good shot does it or that volume shots are better.  ??? ::)
Me, myself and I go by the thought that one good shot of major caliber will do the trick or is it two are better? ;D
A warthog is a good gun but two are better, they need a buddy!! :D
Tom
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Re: PUP
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2005, 03:05:18 PM »
What's a warthog?  (In reference to guns, I know what one is in reference to African Plains.)
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Re: PUP
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2005, 03:07:14 PM »
A small Para Ordnance pistol double stack mag.
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Re: PUP
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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2005, 05:06:40 PM »
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Hey Cal, are going to the theory that one good shot does it or that volume shots are better.  ??? ::)
Me, myself and I go by the thought that one good shot of major caliber will do the trick or is it two are better? ;D
A warthog is a good gun but two are better, they need a buddy!! :D
Tom

If you mean it needs a R9 as a buddy, no problem. My R9 is my main gun and the Warthog is the back up! Of course I believe in one good shot. But what if there are 18 bad guys;^) Should I give up;^)
Of course I'm teasing, with a very big grin on;^) Hey, we NEVER need a good excuse to buy another gun. In case Armeggeddon is coming, ya know?...

Arnie Geddon
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Re: PUP
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2005, 06:42:01 PM »
Hayword, Your wish is granted: check out the new Hawg 9
on the Feb. cover of "Combat Handguns"; maximum mini-9
with 12+1--lookin' good.
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Re: PUP
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2005, 06:44:43 PM »
OhOh, do I hear someone reaching for their money?
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