Your BBQ auto loader.

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I don't see many people carrying at barbecues, but I only get invited to one about once a year, anyway, and that person always serves alcohol.
 
RC - beautiful collection all around. Do you know any more about the ivory/national eagle grips on the 1911?
 
Ash, the history of that gun of yours has got to be one of the best bbq guns ever. No gun owner can deny that our interest is peaked when it comes to civil war or WWI or WWII guns. You have my envy with a piece of history in your hands.
 
In the privacy of my home (and sometimes even in my yard) I keep guns AND beer.:D I do try not to violate the Four Big Rules, though. You should NEVER try to shoot and drink at the same time. You might spill your drink..........................
 
I guess the fanciest thing I have is my Colt GC Trophy. And as others have said, I don't brag. I'm going to a BBQ tomorrow, I'll be wearing my S&W 4006 in a Galco holster. That's about as fancy as I get.

I'm also a 1 or 2 beer type guy, gun or no gun. This isn't a gun owner BBQ, so it should be interesting. He knows I carry, He's cool with it.
 
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Sometimes we get the word to drop everything and come to BBQ's right-at-the-moment.

For those invitations there is no time to gussy up with fancy duds and hardware...this one has been deemed acceptable thus far. :uhoh:

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BBQ guns are an old tradition in Texas that if I recall right, goes all the way back to the 19th Century. The BBQs were big social events where everyone dressed up formal Texas style. Handguns were always worn to these events to protect themselves and their women folk. Politicians and cattle barons attended these formal gatherings and there were always lawmen too, just in case. BBQ guns became a sign of prestige. It was understood, however, that the handguns needed to be combat ready in case of marauders.

If you read the writings of Skeeter Skelton and his son Bart, along with other southwest gun authors, you'd find out more about BBQ guns and their history

Lawdog's advice on Court guns & BBQ guns
http://thelawdogfiles.blogspot.com/...howComment=1294866065056#c2404065978983571467
 
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My hard chrome Mk III Detonics Combat Master
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BBQ guns are an old tradition in Texas that if I recall right, goes all the way back to the 19th Century. The BBQs were big social events where everyone dressed up formal Texas style. Handguns were always worn to these events to protect themselves and their women folk. Politicians and cattle barons attended these formal gatherings and there were always lawmen too, just in case. BBQ guns became a sign of prestige. It was understood, however, that the handguns needed to be combat ready in case of marauders.

If you read the writings of Skeeter Skelton and his son Bart, along with other southwest gun authors, you'd find out more about BBQ guns and their history

Lawdog's advice on Court guns & BBQ guns
http://thelawdogfiles.blogspot.com/2...65978983571467
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That was a really good read! Although I pesonally consider the BBQ gun to be more along the lines of what he called a "Court Gun."

Although although, a Glock 18 can be considered a BBQ gun in my opinion. Hell, when he claimed "No polymer framed pistols" I wish he had seen some of the M&P's in our own M&P picture thread here on THR. There's definitely a beauty or two in there.

To each their own, though... but I *tend* to agree metal beats plastic for looks most times.

My hard chrome Mk III Detonics Combat Master
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Nice Detonics, Jim!
 
All beautiful guns, definitely keep the pictures coming. Though I have to say the AWESOME Award definitely goes to WC145 for the "Meltdown"! I don't believe my eyes have ever been blessed by such metal beauty! Does she shoot as infinitely smooth as she looks? Also do I dare inquire as to a rough price range?
 
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All beautiful guns, definitely keep the pictures coming. Though I have to say the AWESOME Award definitely goes to WC145 for the "Meltdown"! I don't believe my eyes have ever been blessed by such metal beauty! Does she shoot as infinitely smooth as she looks? Also do I dare inquire as to a rough price range?
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Thanks for the compliment. Yes, it shoots as good as it looks, in fact, I just qualified with it a few weeks ago and shot 100%.

I didn't buy the gun new so I don't know what the price was in 1998, when it was new. I got it from the original owner, who bought it from Clark's already modified with their full "Meltdown" package. I'm into it for a total of about $1800 as you see it, that includes my purchase price, the refinishing and other work I had done, and the grips.
 
WC145, that is about the most well done 1911 i have ever seen! thank you for sharing!
 
I am a VERY budget conscious (some may call it cheap) individual, however I must say that seems like $1800 VERY well spent. I expected to hear around double that. Thank you again for the post. I Now have a new 'when I win the lotto' or pay off the house gun to add to my list of hopes and dreams lol.
 
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