A "smoke pole" is . . .

Prof Young · May 28, 2018, 04:33 PM

So I always thought the phrase "smoke pole" was a reference to muzzle loaders. However; was reading gun article the other day, (should have kept track of it) and the writer used the term in a way that it could mean any fire arm.

What does "smoke pole" mean to you?

Life is good.
Prof Young

Schlitz 45 · May 28, 2018, 04:39 PM

Google it & find out

Hal · May 28, 2018, 05:05 PM

Smoke pole to me = some idiot gun writer's way of trying to be cute.
I really don't miss a lot of that trash.
Smoke pole, bang stick, stick that thunders,,,,,,

Oh well just call me old and crabby..

**Aguila Blanca** · May 28, 2018, 05:13 PM

Smoke pole:

Firearm:

FrankenMauser · May 28, 2018, 07:19 PM

Muzzleloader.

...Though I don't cringe or find fault when the term is used for cartridge rifles or shotguns firing black powder loads.

kenny53 · May 28, 2018, 09:17 PM

To me smoke pole = muzzle loaders

kozak6 · May 29, 2018, 12:38 AM

Definitely a muzzle loader or at least some variety of black powder long arm.

jonnyc · May 29, 2018, 09:29 PM

Ditto, BP.

Roaddog · May 30, 2018, 07:58 AM

Muzzleloader.Side lock, cap lock or flint lock.

bn12gg · May 31, 2018, 07:33 AM

Muzzleloader.

.02. David.

mete · May 31, 2018, 09:50 AM

the term " bang stick" is a scuba divers tool when diving in shark waters. I has a 12 ga cartridge and pushing it against a shark will fire the cartridge

FrankenMauser · May 31, 2018, 02:12 PM

Some bang sticks are 12 ga. Most are not.

In the modern world, they seem to be used offensively against gators more than defensively against sharks.

Hal · June 1, 2018, 03:02 PM

Quote:

the term " bang stick" is a scuba divers tool when diving in shark waters.

True enough --but--I still abhor the term when some gun hack uses it to be "cute".

shuvelrider · June 1, 2018, 11:01 PM

I'll agree with HAL, usually someone trying to sound "experienced". Right along with the old term of "Mouser" rifle when talking about the Mauser.

B.L.E. · June 2, 2018, 06:42 AM

Smokepole is another term I never use, even though I own more than my fair share of muzzleloading rifles and shotguns. Nor will I ever call my shotguns "shotties".

fl_rich · June 3, 2018, 02:06 PM

I have a bang stick that uses 357.mag so caliber is irellivant.

dakota.potts · June 3, 2018, 11:32 PM

I've always associated it with muzzle loaders and single-shot black powder breech loaders. Just me though.

**44 AMP** · June 4, 2018, 12:27 AM

Black Powder long arms. Pole because its a long arm and Smoke, because it does.

(especially when compared to "smokeless" ammo).

To me, "bang-stick" has a specific meaning, the scuba diver's tool.

"BOOMSTICK", on the other hand is generic, (a shotgun, usually) if you're Ash, fighting the Evil Dead...

May 28, 2018, 04:33 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	A "smoke pole" is . . . So I always thought the phrase "smoke pole" was a reference to muzzle loaders. However; was reading gun article the other day, (should have kept track of it) and the writer used the term in a way that it could mean any fire arm. What does "smoke pole" mean to you? Life is good. Prof Young

May 28, 2018, 07:19 PM	#5
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Muzzleloader. ...Though I don't cringe or find fault when the term is used for cartridge rifles or shotguns firing black powder loads. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

May 29, 2018, 09:29 PM	#8
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	Ditto, BP. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

May 31, 2018, 09:50 AM	#11
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	the term " bang stick" is a scuba divers tool when diving in shark waters. I has a 12 ga cartridge and pushing it against a shark will fire the cartridge __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

May 31, 2018, 02:12 PM	#12
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Some bang sticks are 12 ga. Most are not. In the modern world, they seem to be used offensively against gators more than defensively against sharks. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

May 28, 2018, 04:39 PM	#2
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 385	Google it & find out

May 28, 2018, 05:05 PM	#3
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Smoke pole to me = some idiot gun writer's way of trying to be cute. I really don't miss a lot of that trash. Smoke pole, bang stick, stick that thunders,,,,,, Oh well just call me old and crabby..

May 28, 2018, 05:13 PM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,466	Smoke pole: Firearm:

May 28, 2018, 09:17 PM	#6
kenny53 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: My back yard Posts: 971	To me smoke pole = muzzle loaders

May 29, 2018, 12:38 AM	#7
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	Definitely a muzzle loader or at least some variety of black powder long arm.

May 30, 2018, 07:58 AM	#9
Roaddog Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2010 Location: East central Minnesota Posts: 202	Muzzleloader.Side lock, cap lock or flint lock.

May 31, 2018, 07:33 AM	#10
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	Muzzleloader. .02. David.

June 1, 2018, 11:01 PM	#14
shuvelrider Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2011 Location: West Coast of Michigan Posts: 132	I'll agree with HAL, usually someone trying to sound "experienced". Right along with the old term of "Mouser" rifle when talking about the Mauser.

June 2, 2018, 06:42 AM	#15
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	Smokepole is another term I never use, even though I own more than my fair share of muzzleloading rifles and shotguns. Nor will I ever call my shotguns "shotties". __________________ Hanlon's Razor "Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence and organization."

June 3, 2018, 02:06 PM	#16
fl_rich Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2015 Posts: 103	I have a bang stick that uses 357.mag so caliber is irellivant.

June 3, 2018, 11:32 PM	#17
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	I've always associated it with muzzle loaders and single-shot black powder breech loaders. Just me though. __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.

June 4, 2018, 12:27 AM	#18
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,832	Black Powder long arms. Pole because its a long arm and Smoke, because it does. (especially when compared to "smokeless" ammo). To me, "bang-stick" has a specific meaning, the scuba diver's tool. "BOOMSTICK", on the other hand is generic, (a shotgun, usually) if you're Ash, fighting the Evil Dead... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.