Or what is Ronin? I get that “Ronin” is a treatment or style Springfield puts on some of their guns, but what does the word mean? I figured it was a designer or gunsmith named Ronin, but have found no reference to that here or out on the web. Is my Google Fu that weak?
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A rōnin was a samurai without a lord or master during the feudal period of Japan. A samurai became masterless upon the death of his master or after the loss of his master's favor or privilege.
A samurai without a master or a wandering warrior.
I think it originally meant one whose master had died or was killed though.
I think it originally meant one whose master had died or was killed though.
At least the Garrison has a cool name. The worst name Springfield ever used was their Loaded Models. Yes I know a gun is always loaded, but that must really have confused the hell out of new gun buyers, especially when they found out they needed to purchase the ammunition separately.
First thought I had when I saw SA's new pistol name was, "What's the color of the boathouse at Hereford?" (That became a code-phrase in my unit in the early '00s whenever we identified posers, especially in bars in San Diego or overseas).
"It served my country well." The movie had so many great one-liners by DeNiro. Springfield should've named the pistol after this movie.
Never saw "47 Ronin", but LOVED "Ronin" with Robert De Nero and Jean Reno. Clip with Michael Lonsdale is above. Great car chases and gun play, good plot. And De Niro uses a nice 1911 at the beginning during the arms sales. And I really like my SA Ronin, except for the torture device on the grip safety, otherwise known as a memory bump.
Man this thread might win the record for the same redundant answer given multiple times. Does anyone read the thread before replying anymore? LOL
Old Betsy was a famous musket, a gun needs a name. So when Joe Biden told people in 2014 that all you needed for home defense was a double 12 gauge and you just needed to fire a couple rounds off the balcony to scare off those 8 guys about to invade your castle, I bought one.
Mine is the double 12, J2000, with exposed hammers, 18 inch barrels. I just call it, "old Joe". If I ever use it in a home invasion, I will just claim the old Joe defense. Official acts and statements of a President are said to be US policy, so, shooting over the head of strangers in your yard must be Government policy.
Old Ronin just does not have much pzazz. Old Joe sounds more American ninja.
Mine is the double 12, J2000, with exposed hammers, 18 inch barrels. I just call it, "old Joe". If I ever use it in a home invasion, I will just claim the old Joe defense. Official acts and statements of a President are said to be US policy, so, shooting over the head of strangers in your yard must be Government policy.
Old Ronin just does not have much pzazz. Old Joe sounds more American ninja.
Hyperbolic names for guns and other products just make it hard for me to understand what is being talked about.
These are all just mutations of the Government Model which is a clear description.
The only thing worse is the apparently random alphanumerics from some companies, the Acme PDQ 42.
These are all just mutations of the Government Model which is a clear description.
The only thing worse is the apparently random alphanumerics from some companies, the Acme PDQ 42.
I’m surprised that no one has mentioned Tu Lam and Ronin Tactics so far.
www.ronintactics.com.
www.ronintactics.com.
To me ... to move the word "Ronin" into 2022 terms, it means someone who works alone, without a partner, and not part of a team. But that's just me ... I don't know any Japanese guys.
I can't wait for the Thompson Contender Berserkr:
Single-shot fury in any caliber of your choice!
Single-shot fury in any caliber of your choice!
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