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shooting iron
noun
- a firearm, especially a pistol or revolver.
shooting iron
noun
- slang.a firearm, esp a pistol
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of shooting iron1
Example Sentences
After Mary Surratt’s afternoon visit, he took the “shooting irons†from their hiding place so they would be ready for the callers.
It’s not like in the movies, where the sheriff tells all the buckaroos they can’t ride into town with shooting irons.
John Lloyd, who was renting the tavern from Surratt at the time, testified that Surratt told him to have the “shooting irons†ready for pickup on the night of April 14.
Despite their beauty and value, these are fine shooting irons and all three pieces can be custom-fitted to the winner.
Who, as you might guess from that title, possess their share of shooting irons as well.
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