pistolero
Armed frontier outlaw
A pistolero is a gunman or gunslinger, especially in Latin American or Old West contexts.
The Spanish word carries connotations of a hired killer or outlaw skilled with firearms: The cartel sent their best pistolero.
In historical usage, it often describes frontier gunfighters or revolutionary fighters.
The term retains its Spanish flavor in English, suggesting a certain romantic lawlessness.
Sidearm carrying case
- six-shooterRevolver holding six rounds
- quickdrawRapid weapon retrieval
- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
- gunfightArmed combat with firearms
sidearm · trigger · bandolier · ammunition · duel · showdown · standoff · peacemaker
Armed roadside thief
- desperadoBold, reckless outlaw
- bandidoSpanish-speaking outlaw
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
- renegadeDeserter of a cause
criminal · brigand · robber · highwayman · rustler · villain · smuggler · gangster
holster
Sidearm carrying case
- six-shooterRevolver holding six rounds
- quickdrawRapid weapon retrieval
- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
gunfight · sidearm · trigger · bandolier · ammunition · duel · showdown · standoff · peacemaker · firearm
bandit
Armed roadside thief
renegade · criminal · brigand · robber · highwayman · rustler · villain · smuggler · gangster · marauder
cowboy
Mounted cattle herder
cantina · sombrero · spurs · saddle · mustang · prairie · cattle · corral · posse · hacienda
aim
Purpose or direction
sharpshooting · bullseye · range · caliber · sight · steady · skilled · deadly · lethal · expert
- gunslingersgunslinger, gunfighter, gunman, quickdraw, fast draw
pistolerolawman
Enforcement officer
sheriff · marshal · deputy · peace officer · ranger
pistoleropacifist
Anti-violence believer
peacemaker · noncombatant · mediator · diplomat · negotiator
pistoleropacifist
Anti-violence believer
brawler · swordsman · soldier · infantryman · noncombatant