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dla: I have been around firearms (mostly Rifles and pistols - with just a smattering of shotguns!) for well over 60 years (probably shot my first 22 at 5 years of age - so 70 years now!) and I have NEVER heard, or seen in print, the term "Texas barbecue pistol"!
And I have been to both private and professional barbecues in Texas.
So, please, fill me in on what you think a "Texas barbecue pistol" is.
Maybe I have one?
TIA
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VarmintGuy Here you go, Varmint Guy. LinkIt's basically a fancy gun you open carry only during a backyard BBQ get together . My TLA #5 has been on three Colorado elks hunts. Here's a TLA I'd like to take on a BBQ.  https://www.gunbroker.com/item/930627329
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If I had a Texas BBQ pistol it would have to be a HAWG LEG!!
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My TLA #5 has been on three Colorado elks hunts. Then it's more than just a BBQ gun. It's a dual purpose gun.
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Maybe a false memory because it was so long ago, but IIRC it was Sheriff and gun writer Jim Wilson who I first saw using that phrase (maybe minus the "Texas" part?) In 65 years, I can't recall ever seeing a gun worn openly at a bbq, but we don't dress up for bbq in my circles. Is that a Texas thing?
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I think there was a cadre of gun writers back in the day that would occasionally have a gathering at a particular ranch for a few days of bullchitting, BBQ'ing, sipping a bit of liquor, and maybe a short hunt of some sort depending upon the season. Of course those old buds would drag some guns along and pop some primers at some informal shooting sessions.
Skeeter Skelton, Bill Jordan and that era of writers back when paper gun magazines was the big thing and the Internet wasn't a thing at all. It was customary to bring a fancy shooting iron and leather to oh and ahhh over. It was dudes doing dude stuff, hanging out bs'ing, shooting some guns and getting away from the day to day hum drum.
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This one. It's the only pistol I can consistently hundo with from 25 yards, but it cost more than my truck. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/DIY0xpS.jpg)
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Since this one’s from Texas, it would be my first grab. Honestly though, I have more fun with this little cannon than any other I have. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/BbD9c5WQ/4-EE62517-7806-4-AFD-B8-D2-760-E6-A198302.jpg)
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dla: I have been around firearms (mostly Rifles and pistols - with just a smattering of shotguns!) for well over 60 years (probably shot my first 22 at 5 years of age - so 70 years now!) and I have NEVER heard, or seen in print, the term "Texas barbecue pistol"!
And I have been to both private and professional barbecues in Texas.
So, please, fill me in on what you think a "Texas barbecue pistol" is.
Maybe I have one?
TIA
BTT
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy Here you go, Varmint Guy. LinkIt's basically a fancy gun you open carry only during a backyard BBQ get together . My TLA #5 has been on three Colorado elks hunts. Here's a TLA I'd like to take on a BBQ. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/930627329I have told the story before so won't again but I bought that gun from Bill Grover after a long visit and tour of his shop and future plans. Memorable to say the least.
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dla: I have been around firearms (mostly Rifles and pistols - with just a smattering of shotguns!) for well over 60 years (probably shot my first 22 at 5 years of age - so 70 years now!) and I have NEVER heard, or seen in print, the term "Texas barbecue pistol"!
And I have been to both private and professional barbecues in Texas.
So, please, fill me in on what you think a "Texas barbecue pistol" is.
Maybe I have one?
TIA
BTT
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy Here you go, Varmint Guy. LinkIt's basically a fancy gun you open carry only during a backyard BBQ get together . My TLA #5 has been on three Colorado elks hunts. Here's a TLA I'd like to take on a BBQ. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/930627329 but I bought that gun from Bill Grover after a long visit and tour of his shop and future plans. Memorable to say the least. Ed, I'd be interested in hearing it, or reading it, I guess. 
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The Real Hawkeye: I appreciate the link/info.
I had just never heard of that "classification".
I know several born in Texas types who I have Hunted with and again not heard that term.
That Wilson Combat "Texas BBQ" is a VERY beautiful piece!
Thanks again.
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Posted this before. Turnbull Custom ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/LhaIeK5.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Y8ZPH8o.jpg) Or this…restored by Turnbull ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/yVncaxZ.jpg)
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Posted this before. Turnbull Custom Or this…restored by Turnbull Still love seeing it, hikerbum. And the family heirloom.
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Posted this before. Turnbull Custom Or this…restored by Turnbull Still love seeing it, hikerbum. And the family heirloom. It is a good lookin' 1911, fo' sure.
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Posted this before. Turnbull Custom Or this…restored by Turnbull Still love seeing it, hikerbum. And the family heirloom. It is a good lookin' 1911, fo' sure. x3 on both!
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Posted this before. Turnbull Custom Or this…restored by Turnbull I like them both.
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Suckers don't even use pork!!!
BBQ, what you boys no about BBQ????
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