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Offline fc2462

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What does PUP mean? Just curious
« on: April 30, 2013, 10:36:57 AM »
Hi all,

New member here and new R9 owner as well.  I've been reading the forums and wondering why everyone is referring to their R9 as a "PUP"?

Does that stand for something?  I'm just curious and trying to assimilate the lingo.   8)

Thanks,
Frank

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Re: What does PUP mean? Just curious
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2013, 10:45:09 AM »

It is just a term of endearment with nothing else hidden in it. One of the earliest forum members coined the word to describe the small size and loud bark of the R9 and it has been unofficially adopted through common usage.

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Re: What does PUP mean? Just curious
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 11:39:27 AM »
It may not have been intended, but I make a motion that it be brought to a vote to formally adopt the term "PUP" to stand for "Perfect Undercover Pistol."  I know we have some brilliant legal minds available to take care of the details.
or maybe...Practically Undetectable Pocketrocket?


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Re: What does PUP mean? Just curious
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 12:05:37 PM »
I know we have some brilliant legal minds available to take care of the details.

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Re: What does PUP mean? Just curious
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 06:07:08 PM »
I've seen this question asked a few times, and it's a very legitimate question.  FC, welcome to a great forum.  And I agree with Griff (welcome to you as well), that Perfect Undercover Pistol is a good one....
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Re: What does PUP mean? Just curious
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 11:48:10 PM »
Thank you Toad Warrior for the warm welcome, and I agree with you that the question is legitimate and that this is a fine group.
Welcome and congrats to you Frank. May you enjoy many walks with your pup, and never need to show it's teeth.
Griff
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Re: What does PUP mean? Just curious
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2013, 10:39:29 AM »
I know we have some brilliant legal minds available to take care of the details.

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