Very good summary Red. It could make a very interesting book with
illustrations. But a limited market I'm afraid.

Only point I would add to your summary is that I believe much more
credit is due Ranger Captain Hughes. It should not be called the Austin,
or the Brill. Hughes called it the "Sunday Holster" because it was
designed to wear under the suit jacket. I suggest we call it the Hughes
design or the Sunday holster.

Legends are fun and easy to write about because if you don't know
something, you just make it up. Factual research is not easy. I thank
Red for the research he has done.

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