TXDPS carried 1911s in the thirties. Switched to S&W .38 HD and Colt NS depending on bids, then were instrumental in the 28s for uniformed personnel after purchasing some 3.5" pre-war unregistered .357s for the Rangers. Also some early Colt Troopers made the bid for a time. All .38 HD and NS, and .357 revolvers were 4" other than the Ranger order.

I have one of the 1940 Texas Ranger issue .357s and an early 60s 27 that I carried for years.

Jack