the Real Alpo
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CapnMac, there's 640 acres in a section, not 660. Otherwise, very nicely put.
CapnMac, there's 640 acres in a section, not 660. Otherwise, very nicely put.
So most folks that carry a "BBQ gun" to a special occasion I'm guessing don't regularly carry that particular gun.
Craig- I like the first pic here, what with the revolver, cigar, book and all... Very nice.I don't have any fancy carry guns (yet!) but the guns I've had engraved are those that I plan on using the most. So I'm certainly proficient with them.
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The stainless .44 is probably the next to get scratched up.
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In woodworking, you can buy hand planes that are works of art (and priced accordingly). Stanley has re-introduced the “sweetheart” family of planes that mimic the antique ones from back in the day.
A gorgeous, high grade hand plane can be a joy to use, if properly sharpened and set up correctly. And they quite often do beautiful work if used correctly.
No reason why “purty” guns shouldn’t be the same way, if that’s what the owner wants. They are still tools, after all, and were made to use.
Dang gunny, are those yours? You sure do have some nice things! Sure wouldn't pass up a bbq at your placeBack in the day a Taxas BBQ was a large social gathering. People would dress their best . A Texas Range would show up in his best clothes, boots and hat. Most often the he had a fancy leather rig with an engraved gun.
Over the years BBQ gun has become a term for a fancy carry gun.
Here are two that fit the bill of a true BBQ gun.
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Nope. Those are not mine. I don’t have pretty guns.Dang gunny, are those yours? You sure do have some nice things! Sure wouldn't pass up a bbq at your place
Didn't we see a pink AR in one of your "cleaning out the shop" posts? Lol.Nope. Those are not mine. I don’t have pretty guns.
Built a purple one for my daughter and two pink ones for a friend.Didn't we see a pink AR in one of your "cleaning out the shop" posts? Lol.
Thanks. That pistol is a Colt 1991A1 Compact that Clark's did their Meltdown package on about 20 years ago. I had a local 'smith, Dietrich Gunsmithy, refinish in high polished blue and do a few other things about 6 years ago. Black Hills Leather made the belt and mag pouch and the two different holsters.WC,
Nicely executed 1911s you have there Sir.
2 questions please. Who did the work on the first pistol and who was the holster maker(s) for your court rigs?
Thanks!
I thought that was a Clark Meltdown. I wanted one when they first came out, but I was broke back then.Thanks. That pistol is a Colt 1991A1 Compact that Clark's did their Meltdown package on about 20 years ago. I had a local 'smith, Dietrich Gunsmithy, refinish in high polished blue and do a few other things about 6 years ago. Black Hills Leather made the belt and mag pouch and the two different holsters.
I like the red one.Built a purple one for my daughter and two pink ones for a friend.
I'm sure they'd be happy to do one for you now, if you're less broke these days.I thought that was a Clark Meltdown. I wanted one when they first came out, but I was broke back then.