Why do they start with "P"

[branrot]

Have you ever noticed that some/most of the great guns start with the letter "P": P99, P13.45, P7M8, P229, P11, etc.?

Coincidence? I think not! Does anyone know what the "P" stands for???

 

[JimFox]

Pistol.

Or one of the many variants depending on language.

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Jim Fox

 

[beemerb]

In the case of ruger P for Prescott AZ

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[Richard]

Unless I am wrong the P stands for pattern. Regards, Richard.

 

[Young Kiwi]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JimFox:
Pistol.

Or one of the many variants depending on language.

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German for most of the above.

 

[suckersrus]

If it is a 45 it stands for Peeeyyyuuuuu!
If its a Sig it stands for Pow!

 

[freezin1]

What if it's a 45acp Sig?? Freezin1

 

[buzz_knox]

Sig .45? P is for Perfection.

 

[Sisco]

Perhaps in some cases it's for "plastic" or in others it's short for "P.O.S."

 

[Mal H]

Question asked and answered. P stands for pistol. The end. Next topic.