That one just won't do...it is a Wilson, not a Colt, therefor disqualified (if I remember Cozmo's lecture correctly).
If you were to have a flashy "bbq" revolver....
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That one just won't do...it is a Wilson, not a Colt, therefor disqualified (if I remember Cozmo's lecture correctly).
CraigC
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No, it just needs better grips.
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My Uncle was one of those big head bigger than Texas types who always had a opinion. His opinion on BBQ guns were they had to be Colt 1911’s or Colt SA 1873’s or they didn’t count. They must have engraving that the owner had done, no factory jobs allowed. They had to have custom grips with ivory being the preferred material. Gold or silver inlay also garnered extra points. The fancier the leather holster carrying the show piece the more points you scored. After dinner whiskey and bourbon social time could get very interesting and feelings got hurt a lot. The Texas arrogance is very annoying.
In Wyoming, it's more likely to be burgers and beans. Although the retired Texas LEO that built the rig said my wife's BBQ brisket was the best he ever tasted.
Model 27. Buckle and belt tip are off a belt my Mom gave my Dad in the 40's. He plumb wore it out. The spurs were his too.
They gave me that hat on my 21st birthday. I'm 78 now.
Model 27. Buckle and belt tip are off a belt my Mom gave my Dad in the 40's. He plumb wore it out. The spurs were his too.
They gave me that hat on my 21st birthday. I'm 78 now.
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Just these cheap old things.
I lean toward an SAA-pattern sixgun, if my BBQ gun were to be a revolving pistol. USFA would be an acceptable brand, and Standard Manufacturing seems to be doing a good job, too, if my newly-acquired, nickeled, sample is any indication. Nice wood, with a bit of character, is fine with me, as I would not have to worry about offending some entity in a local jurisdiction, should I decide to travel with the nice weapon. Stag would be good, too, as I have seen some stag that I like better than most ivory.
If an auto-loader, I might well select my Les Baer National Match, with its spur hammer and non-ducktail grip safety. I reckon that it is my prettiest 1911.
If an auto-loader, I might well select my Les Baer National Match, with its spur hammer and non-ducktail grip safety. I reckon that it is my prettiest 1911.
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Ruger Vaquero birdshead sherrifs model in .45 colt..
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I’d just like to point out that Texas has a large dose of Spanish-Mexican cultural influence, whereas in much of the rest of the country we still default to the 17th century English Puritan aesthetic. Note that the puritans weren’t against showing off, really, they just felt it ought to be done in a very minimalistic way.
So most of us have an inherent idea about what constitutes “gaudy” vs “tasteful,” and prize function over form. Or we like our decoration to have at least a pretense of function about it instead of being there purely and proudly for ornament only.
To me it’s not at all surprising that this type of gun hails from Texas originally, and not, say, Massachusetts (or Kansas or Alaska.)
I personally do like the look, but I want it blued or a French Gray look, not nickel. And there’s a limit to how much engraving looks good. I love 3/4, but full coverage can be too much of a good thing.
So most of us have an inherent idea about what constitutes “gaudy” vs “tasteful,” and prize function over form. Or we like our decoration to have at least a pretense of function about it instead of being there purely and proudly for ornament only.
To me it’s not at all surprising that this type of gun hails from Texas originally, and not, say, Massachusetts (or Kansas or Alaska.)
I personally do like the look, but I want it blued or a French Gray look, not nickel. And there’s a limit to how much engraving looks good. I love 3/4, but full coverage can be too much of a good thing.
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I bought them because I like them.
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Inked & baked antique nickel is a really nice look for an engraved gun. More subdued than your typical bright polish nickel.
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Without weighing in on "Cozmo", I will say that I always have thought of "BBQ guns" as simply a functional sidearm dressed up for fancy occasions. Engraving, plating, fine grips, and beautiful leather. Beyond that, I don't really see the point in making "rules". The idea that it can't be blued, or can't be a 5.5" SAA, is nonsense, as far as I am concerned. And as for the idea that it all has to be concealed? What's the point in that?
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Same Colt SAA I post for all these bbq gun threads...
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Armybrat---no ejector rod on that single action BBQ gun?
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Correct.... it is based on the Colt Sheriff 4” barrel model with “black powder” style frame.
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Now that’s pretty!
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If I'm ever invited to a fancy BBQ like that I think I'll be sporting a Ruger Bearcat, a blue one with exotic grips but no engraving, in a very blingy El Paso holster and belt.
That is if I have enough advance notice.
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How about like this Bearcat Shopkeeper that I gifted to my youngest grandson last year?
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Yes indeed, something about like that is exactly what I had in mind. Thank you for posting.
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