The word "six-shooters" refers to a type of revolver that is designed to hold six bullets. Some common synonyms for this term may include "pistols", "revolvers", "handguns", "magnums", and "wheel guns". These different terms often have specific connotations and associations, with "pistols" perhaps being the most general term for any handgun. "Revolver" emphasizes the way the gun chamber rotates to load the bullets, while "magnums" refers to firearms designed to shoot particularly powerful rounds. Finally, "wheel gun" is a colloquial term that references the way the chambers of the revolver rotate like a wheel.