pipe-hitter

noun3

1. •
   (informal) A person that smokes drugs (especially opium) from a pipe.

   • We had several exhibitions of opium smoking, or "hitting the pipe." Every "pipe-hitter" seemed to feel glorious. — 1897
2. •
   (informal) An intrepid individual; a go-getter.

   • This guy is one serious tackdriving pipe-hitter. If we're going to go after somebody this experienced, this dangerous, I think we deserve to know what he's really up to. — 2008
3. •
   (informal, slang) A skilled and intimidating soldier.