El Paso is thereal deal.
What Is a Barbecue Gun?
It is still the premier law enforcement organization in the United States.
A top-quality 1911 is only part of the BBQ equation. You also need a fine leather holster like these from El Paso Saddlery.
Over time, the Rangers began adding various embellishments to their personally purchased duty guns.
Guns given this treatment sent a message to lawbreakers that the owner of these guns was indeed a pistolero.
Convicted criminals have testified that they wouldnt take on a cop armed with a 1911 pistol.
The BBQ is American as the 1911. From the poolside in Florida to the homestead in the Midwest, few things bring neighbors together faster.
Texas Ranger 1911 pistols likely compounded that perception.
Visible carry at such functions creates competition among the wearers.
you might see examples of highly customized Ranger 1911s and their other guns attexasranger.org.
El Paso Saddlery offers a range of leather holsters for the 1911 like this one with a black, basketweave finish.
Not all the embellishments were merely decorative many of the upgrades enhanced shootability.
But they all expressed the personality of the individual Ranger.
What Guns to Use?
Finding the right carry rig is as essential as cleaning your grill. The author was impressed by the quality of the El Paso Saddlery holsters.
I felt that they would serve as fine exemplars of basic Barbecue Guns because of their handsome finishes.
Adding them gave the blued Garrison a decided push in the Barbecue Gun direction.
The stainless Garrisons factory checkered wood grips looked good enough that I thought they would stand on their own.
They really add a classy personal touch.
El Pasos 1930 Austin holster immediately caught my attention.
The interior of the holster pouch and back flap are suede lined.
Austins for single-action revolvers can be had with a more traditional hammer thong if desired.
For revolvers, the button strap rests behind the hammer to provide retention only.
Robert Taylor of El Paso generously rushed two sample 1930 Austin holsters to me for testing.
One is russet brown with beautiful floral carving and a gold snap.
The other Austin is black, with a traditional basketweave pattern and silver snap.
I couldnt have found a better choice.
Brets wife Shalene and daughter Faith assisted in the photo shoot.
I found the 1930 Austin also fit mySpringfield Armory SA-35quite nicely as well.
The Austins base MSRP is $135.
Im certainly happy with mine!
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