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Definition of Shooting iron
1. Noun. A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
Exact synonyms: Handgun, Pistol, Side Arm
Specialized synonyms: Automatic, Automatic Pistol, Derringer, Forty-five, Gat, Rod, Horse Pistol, Horse-pistol, Peacekeeper, Revolver, Six-gun, Six-shooter, Saturday Night Special, Semiautomatic, Semiautomatic Pistol, Verey Pistol, Very Pistol, Zip Gun
Generic synonyms: Firearm, Piece, Small-arm
Terms within: Gunstock, Stock
Derivative terms: Pistoleer
Specialized synonyms: Automatic, Automatic Pistol, Derringer, Forty-five, Gat, Rod, Horse Pistol, Horse-pistol, Peacekeeper, Revolver, Six-gun, Six-shooter, Saturday Night Special, Semiautomatic, Semiautomatic Pistol, Verey Pistol, Very Pistol, Zip Gun
Generic synonyms: Firearm, Piece, Small-arm
Terms within: Gunstock, Stock
Derivative terms: Pistoleer
Definition of Shooting iron
1. Noun. (chiefly US idiomatic dated) A firearm, especially a handgun. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com