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481 · September 20, 2012, 10:04 PM

Seems like the term came into vogue 'bout 5 or 6 years ago. I've never seen the point- just semantic gymnastics if you ask me- I call 'em all (semiautos & revolvers) guns and no one gets confused.

September 20, 2012, 10:04 PM	#8
481 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Posts: 540	When did handguns get to be "platforms?" Seems like the term came into vogue 'bout 5 or 6 years ago. I've never seen the point- just semantic gymnastics if you ask me- I call 'em all (semiautos & revolvers) guns and no one gets confused. __________________ QUANTITATIVE AMMUNITION SELECTION