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**Mike Irwin** · December 20, 2001, 01:43 AM

Bill,

I've fought that battle before, and I contend that since Colt has referred to the .45 Colt as the .45 Long Colt, that nomenclature has more than a little bit of legitimacy to it.

S&W has never referred to the .32 S&W as that, just as they have never referred to the .38 S&W as the .38 S&W Short.

December 20, 2001, 01:43 AM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	Bill, I've fought that battle before, and I contend that since Colt has referred to the .45 Colt as the .45 Long Colt, that nomenclature has more than a little bit of legitimacy to it. S&W has never referred to the .32 S&W as that, just as they have never referred to the .38 S&W as the .38 S&W Short. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.