What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large number upset after US detective produces weapon (6)" mean?

The definition is "weapon". The wordplay uses a reversal. PI (synonym="private investigator") + LOTS (reversal="LOTS") = PISTOL; definition: "weapon" The answer is PISTOL.

Large number upset after US detective produces weapon (6)

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