an automatic term refering to a handgun

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

On a different note but similiar on weapons terms, the B.A.R. Is it so wrong to call it "Bar" as in the word it spells. I heard some people never call it that. Why is it such a problem? I mean it sounds like calling a BAR "bar" is almost as bad as calling the Desert Eagle a Deagle.

My guess is because it's a fad term, and not a particularly good one at that. Though I could see the potential confusion that could arise from something like this...

*As we see a group of US Army infantry surrounding a seemingly vacant house's door on the French countryside during WWII...*

Soldier 1: Door's shut tight. But I bet I could pry this open if I had something to do it with. Anyone got a bar or something?
Soldier 2: Yeah, I got one. *runs up to Soldier 1 and gives him his B.A.R.*
Soldier 1: ...

As for Deagle...that just sounds BAD, man. Especially so when you consider how highly video games and the entertainment industry regard the Desert Eagle. Takes away from the potential perceived badassery of the gun.