jmaass Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I started naming my handguns when I received my first custom-built gun. I would note the name when recording chrono data for new loads, and when keeping maintenance records. I kept up the habit until I went inactive several years ago, but at one time or another had the following: "Bullwinkle" Clark Heavy Recoil-Master .45ACP, with big "nostril-like" compensator. "Rocky" Old Russ Carniak built switch-top .45ACP, with compensated and non-compensated barrels. "Dudley Do-Rite" First Matt McLearn built 9x21 Open Caspian. (Don't tell Matt!) "Sweet Nell" Second Matt McLearn built 9x21 Open Caspian. "Boris" Para P16 Limited .40 S&W gun, lightly customized by Shawn Herman. "Natasha" S&W 625 .45ACP Bowling Pin Gun, tricked-out by Cylinder & Slide Shop. Of these, only Dudley and Nell remain in my posession. I wish I still had Boris and Natasha, which were great guns. I may start to re-cycle names for my new .40 EMP ("Bullwinkle II") and 9mm EMP ("Rocky II") carry guns. Will anyone else admit that they have assigned pet names to their guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capizzo Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I ususally pick some distinguishing feature for i.d.'ing a gun in notes. I'll use the frame maker, or the gunsmith, or something like that. But I don't have all that many to keep track of either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I've called some of my guns names, but I do not name them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STInky Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I haven't ever named my guns, but I had this "old school" Sergeant that would call any of my hard chromed pistols "Pimp Gun". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) I've called some of my guns names, but I do not name them.... I have had the pleasure of owning a few guns that I lovingly named "piece of ****", "hunk of ####", "f****ng piece of ****", etc. Edited June 17, 2009 by SIG shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I have two that have names Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I call them this one, that one and those other ones. Some of those other ones have uncertian futures.---------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Nope, don't name them anymore than I name my tools. Like the others I have uttered names at them on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 My open gun got a name recently, when it quick shooting. I can't post it here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUKE Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I've called some of my guns names, but I do not name them.... That is some funny stuff there BOZ you are usually a perfect gentleman to your pistolas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranDoc Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 My current competition guns don't have names. During my first 2 years in the game, I shot a bare bones, mil-spec 1911 .45, 18 or 20# recoil spring, that was assembled by an ex-Army gunsmith (who happened to be a foot taller and 100# heavier than me). One of those "if you can shoot this, you can shoot anything" ideas (pain is weakness leaving the body, insert Tim Taylor grunt). "Bertha" has since gone back to her original maker. The current un-named Caspian is a mouse gun by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 My girlfriend names some of her guns, and I have named other peoples guns, but never my own. I never name the hammers or screwdrivers either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I tell my wife all the guns have assorted girl names..............just in case I say something really stupid while sleeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well...my backup Open gun is kinda known in GA pretty well (SPANKY1). My primary's name is Pedro. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 My Open Guns name should be "Miguel". Tha bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp1911 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I only name them when they don't work... of course, not a nice name when I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyScrapin Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I named my SVI "Xcaliber." I figured I would make the first practical shooting pistol that I owned, special. I have yet to buy another comp gun yet.. We'll see. Preston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Larry, Nightrain, Jailbait and White Devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tad Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 YEP, AND THEY ARE USUALLY NAMED AFTER A WOMAN FOR THE SAME REASON THAT BAD STORMS ARE NAMED AFTER THEM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnichols Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Being born without an imagination, my guns are named and treated as prisoners. Name: LB14165 Treatment: Play nice with the other kids, and ALWAYS run for the Boss, or it's weeks, months, or years in the Hole (my safe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 We refer to them as go get Da' Bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I've called some of my guns names, but I do not name them.... That is some funny stuff there BOZ you are usually a perfect gentleman to your pistolas! You don't see the ones I call names... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Doesn't everyone name their Benelli's "Benny"...guess not...but mine is... I bet George Foreman calls his "George"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 No Vera? Jayne's very favorite gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Ooooooh... neat pic of Jayne. Oooooohhhh....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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