Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi Folks, One of our newer shooters has suggested a post here and in the Classifieds with commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. Following is my plan in that regard: Rather than have the thread get cluttered with multiple posts, I will request acronyms and abbreviations from you on this thread. Put them in Excel and sort them alphabetically. Then, post them in a Locked, Pinned Thread in both places. That way, as I see others or people ask me to add others, I can insert them alphabetically. What do you think? If anyone likes the idea and has time, please post them in this thread. I'm real busy this week and need all of the help I can get. Thanks, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 TSHMMAM = THAT SWEET HEART MOD MIZ ALLIE MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 TSHMMAM = THAT SWEET HEART MOD MIZ ALLIE MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just don't forget to highlight both columns when you sort them....if not things are gonna get "WONKY" Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just don't forget to highlight both columns when you sort them....if not things are gonna get "WONKY" Kajun Yes dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 IDK, IIRC YMMV Other than a very few that as somewhat CAS specific, most can be found with a quick google. And those are fairly intuitive, BP - black powder, WR - winter range, EOT - End of Trail, RNV - Ruger New Vaquero, etc. It's like going down to Texas, picking up the lingo is half the fun! Where's the fun in looking it up on a spreadsheet? I'm havin' fun with ya all, I reckon some folks would find it useful, they'd just miss out on the fun of discovery. Carry on Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolan Kraps, SASS # 24084 Life Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 From our upcoming "Princess Bride" match R.O.U.S or "Rodents Of Unusual Size". But I don't think that they really exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Since I live out in the sticks, don't have a smart phone (actually no phone except a satellite one for emergencies), no children so no grand children I have no idea what most of these acronyms stand for. I only communicate via email since I have satellite internet. I think it might be useful for a few of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 SxS - Side by Side Shotgun RNV - Ruger new Vaquero Pard - a pal, friend. Short for pardner - cowboy speak Rig - usually refers to the leather belt, holsters, shotgun belt and other items on said belt that the shooter uses. Leather - usually refers to holsters or similar to rig. Slicked up - Having a firearms tuned up, internals polished etc to make the faster (in theory) FFL - federal firearms license - but usually refers to a person holding said license than can transfer firearms. Holy Black - Authentic black powder (sometimes used to refer to substitutes as well) as opposed to smokless powders. RNFP - Round Nose, Flat point - bullet shape that is widely used. The bullet has sloping edges and a dull, flat tip. TCFP - Truncated cone, Flat point - another bullet shape. The bullet has a distinct cone-shaped edges and a flat tip CAS - Cowboy Action - our beloved sport CIA - Century International Arms. Manufacturers of reproduction firearms from the era we shoot (not to be confused with IAC) IAC - Interstate Arms Corporation - Manufacturers of reproduction firearms from the era we shoot. (not to be confused with CIA) 1F, FFF, triple F, 4F etc... demarcates the granularity of black powder. Soot Lords - shooters who shot black powder only.... or usually... or sometimes... depending... 12GA, 10GA, 16Ga etc.. gauge of shotgun being spoken about. PM - Personal Message - A means of communication that is private (or personal) via the wire. Hammered Double - A SxS shotgun that has exposed hammers, also referred to as a "mule eared" double. Lowered Hammer - A hammer from a Single Action Army or reproduction (or Ruger Vaquero) in which the spur has been sloped more drastically than stock, making it easier to reach one-handed (or so I've been told) SAA - Single Action Army model 1873. The iconic pistol of the American Cowboy in which the hammer must be manually cocked between shots. This acronym usually can include real colts as well as reproductions that are both faithful and updated. GOFWG - Grumpy old farts with guns - needs no explanation Strong side - The holster on the side of the shooters body that corresponds with their strong hand - right handed shooters are "right strong sided" 170, 170 rule, break the 170 etc.. - http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/SHB%20Version%2021.8.pdf- page 28. read, know, obey. SA - Single Action. See SAA OT - Off Topic - usually used to preclude a wire posting that has nothing to do with the area it's being posted in or in regards to non-cowboy/girl doings, goings on, or generic mischief. Where to send the gold/Gold Dust etc... Refers to money On the Next stage - It's in the mail WTS - Want To Sell WTB - Want to Buy WTT - Want to Trade BTT - Bump to Top - causes a post or classified at to "float" to the top of the forum it's posted in to make viewing easier. Forum rules goven it's use. Miroku - The folks that now make lever actions with the Winchester name on it. BP - Black Powder SPF - Sold Pending Funds SPT - Sold Pending Trade SPI - Sale Pending Inspection FTF - Face to Face - Seller prefers to meet in person and does not want to ship an item. FS - For Sale '97 - Usually refers to the Winchester model 1897 pump shotgun (or a modern clone) that is legal for CAS and WB WB - Wild Bunch IMHO - In My Humble Opinion IMNSHO - In my not so humble opinion. FWIW - For What it's worth AFAIAC - As Far as I'm Concerned ATSL - Along the Same Lines AFAICT - As Far as I can tell GMAFB - Gimme a break (you can figure out the real meaning) IDK - I don't know WYSIWYG - What you see is what you get M02, M2c - My 2 Cents OP - Original Poster IB2D - I beg to differ FB - Facebook WTC - Whats the Call? - usually a scenario is given and people are asked what penalties, if any, should have or have not been awarded) Hows that for starters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 45CS or C45S or 45Cowboy or 45 Cowboy Short or 45 Cowboy Special - Shortened version of the 45 Long Colt specifically for use with light cowboy loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 BTT=Back To Top IIRC=If I Remember Correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 ... Hows that for starters? Super! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 PWB = PALEWOLF BRUNELLE RTM = READ THE %&^($&% manual (PWB favorite answer!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 HD, it's C45S. Cowboy 45 Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Rich SASS #42157 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Gofwg = Grumpy old farts with guns SBS = Stealth Bullet Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 HD, it's C45S. Cowboy 45 Special. Yeah, but caliber followed by clarifier is easier to understand. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Good list, HD. Not sure if used on Classified Wire much, but I seem to hear FYI around the house...For Your Information or JFYI...Just FYI. Also CAS related could be use of abbreviation FA or FAs, referring to Freedom Arms revolvers. 97s could be attached to this, as in Freedom Arms model 97s (small Colt size frame, '83 referring to large frame, 454 Casull size used often in hunting handgun comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 POA = point of aim... As where a gun shoots compared to the sights.. CAL = caliber of rifle/pistol Rance. Thinkin = pondering on stuff I probably shouldn't.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 B.O.L.D. (Benevolent Order of Law Dawgs) D.R.T. ( Dead Right There) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 AD: accidental discharge, usually of the lead type 10-10-4: very common pistol, rifle shotgun stage shot count, will vary by stage 10+1 on rifle: start with ten loaded and load one on the clock. SS: short-stroked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 YMMV - your mileage may vary Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I try to be PC but I'm never PC. Period correct but not Politically correct. ROTFLMAO. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 And to add to TB's list, 10-10-4+, meaning must shoot 10 rifle-10 pistol - and 4 shotgun but + refers to extra shotgun rounds, if desired, for re-makes (reshooting shotgun knockdown target) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Since I live out in the sticks, don't have a smart phone (actually no phone except a satellite one for emergencies), no children so no grand children I have no idea what most of these acronyms stand for. I only communicate via email since I have satellite internet. I think it might be useful for a few of us. I could not understand where all the Wide Butt (WB) shooters were coming from to get that many at a shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 ROA Ruger old Army USFA US firearms co. APP American Pioneer Powder RBV Ruger Bisley vaquero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 BFI- Buncha Fine Individuals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yeah, but caliber followed by clarifier is easier to understand. CR Agreed, but I was not the one to name it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 TDMW (too darn much work) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short Term Emory Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 From our upcoming "Princess Bride" match R.O.U.S or "Rodents Of Unusual Size". But I don't think that they really exist. Rolan, ya oughta go to Switzerland. Trust me, they exist!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hurricane Deck, great list. But I noticed that your 'What you see is what you get' acronym has a couple letters out of place. You might want to check it out. Thanks for the good list. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Not acronyms, but in a similar way, I think the common names for the various types of "sweeps" should be offered as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Not acronyms, but in a similar way, I think the common names for the various types of "sweeps" should be offered as well. There are a couple of multi-page documents listing the various "sweeps" (with Regional variations in naming) that were posted up on personal/club websites some years ago. Crooked River Bob's Double B Ranch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Reloading: * FPS = Feet per second,velocity *CUP = Copper Units of Pressure, measurement different from FPS * gr = grain weight * vol = volumetric weight * Pb = Symbol for Lead * Metplat = the flat part of the bullet nose * FL Die = Full Length Seating Die * COAL - Cartridge Overall Length * Muzzle - front end of the barrel bore * Breech - the first part of the chamber for a loaded round * Leade - area of minor taper just ahead of the rifling origin * Crown - degree tapering of muzzle * Twist - The 1 inch rotation of a bullet in a barrel bore 1:14, etc * Forcing cone - see Leade * MOA - Minutes of Angle inches for determining trajectory settings for bullet drop at various distances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hurricane Deck, great list. But I noticed that your 'What you see is what you get' acronym has a couple letters out of place. You might want to check it out. Thanks for the good list. ..........Widder Thanks,. I was furiously typing! I got it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Often found in WTC threads..... WWWD.........What would Wyatt do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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