Few of the boys came by for BBQ and a little shootin' today.

A couple of the young men were just fresh back from Afghanistan,





Broke out the 500 4" behind the machinery shed for the old man to give it a go...



The next trip to the north country I'll have one on my gun belt.



Kicked up a little dust with the 3 1/2" 45ACP wheelgun...




Su Amigo,
Dave

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glad you liked the 500 now what is the story of that beautiful 1911 I see on your hip?

Well Boys,

Here's what the ol' man was totin' & shootin' at the deal today...
Colt Gov't w/mammoth tooth britches

Note ejected brass in the air, 'bout level with the top of my hat,


For y'all that are interested, the holster is a thumb break of my design and built in the saddle shop here on the ranch.
The Colt started out as a stainless Gov't model that was engraved and black oxided.

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Thanks for the pic of the 1911 rig, that is some nice leather. The gun also, is very nice. Great looking set for a BBQ.

bob

While the 500 is probably fun to shoot, that 1911 steals the show! That is a seriously nice piece!


WG840

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Sounds, and looks, like a great time! Thanks for sharing Dave, and stay safe!

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Wow, that Colt is something. And to think, that you have a saddle shop on your ranch, that must be some spread....my saddle guy is lucky to replace conchos with his cordless drill, let alone tool anything more than basket stamps...I am officially jealous. Was your engraving local? I would love to have someone do a stainless commander for me with blacked out highlights.

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Was your engraving local? I would love to have someone do a stainless commander for me with blacked out highlights.[/QUOTE]


SA,
Ah, you know how it is, to stay in business ya got to be able to fix anything and everything from fences to tractors,
doctor your own livestock and what knot.

The saddel shop came about when we were working with the pack mules,
those 'little darlings could tear-up a new anvil'


So, we kinda had to start doing our own packsaddle repair. One thing leads to another...
A few pics in the bucket,



Jeff Flannery of Union Ky did the chisel work.

And I'm tryin' my best to use 'em up!

Su Amigo,
Dave

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I love that 1911 and the design on the holster is amazing, thanks for sharing! I also build holsters but I ride an iron horse these days, but I still miss growing up on a small farm.

That plunder is good enough for any BBQ and it might just get some serious stuff done too.

Nice equipment.

Ya shoulda called me, afterall I aint doing much these days. I can use a job, you ever win that election??

Dave,

Nice looking handguns and it looks like a great day for a BBQ and that a fun day was had by all....Thanks for sharing with us !!!

[lust ON]COLTS!!! 1911!!! Mammoth tooth !!!!!

Life IS good!

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It sounds, and looks, like everyone had a great time! Thank you for sharing all those great pictures.

Very nice Leather and Shooting Irons you have there.

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Pard, Your sur nuff got that right, Life is Grand!

Darn shame most of us got more of it behind us that ahead of us...

The Grandson & I are gonna have a shoot lesson this evenin'


Su Amigo,
Dave

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Dave,

I really like the leather on that Colt....wanna send it down my way so that I can make a template and produce one for myself?

You can send the Colt too...I promise that it will be kept warm and well lubricated while in my custody

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I know how that ranch life goes....I seem to be head butcher, baker, mechanic, fixer of flat tires, wrestler of wayward ranch hands....ect.....no mules though....we work our cattle with Polaris Rangers....my horses are certainly jealous