So what is YOUR definition of a BBQ gun?

David LaPell · Oct 1, 2011

You hear the term mentioned from time and again. The BBQ gun. Where did it come from, and what do you think it means? What is your idea of a BBQ gun?

I suppose I only have one that fits the bill. My Model 27-2

Cocked & Locked · Oct 1, 2011

Something fancy I suppose. I don't have any engraved guns so I settle.

1917 Colt US Property .45

1917 S&W US Property .45

S&W 15-4

Springfield Armory Super .38

Rock Island Super .38

Well...guess I do have one engraved gun but I don't take it out in public much.

JCS&W · Oct 1, 2011

I always believed that a BBQ gun as a big bore handgun, shiny, fancy stocks and a fancy holster. Something like this, except for the holster.

vytoland · Oct 1, 2011

BBQ gun..................maybe something like this.................

Texas Six Shooter Grill | The BBQ Report

DeadAye · Oct 1, 2011

Aren't them cow grips with the ruby eyes a requirement?

lawandorder · Oct 1, 2011

IMHO a true Bar B Que gun would be an engraved/embelished.....

pistol or revolver, wearing fancy stocks, ivory,pearl, sterling & gold and riding in fancy leather.

For those of us without the means, might just be the best we can trot out.

Bottom line it is the best shot of the day that goes home with bragging rights at the end of the day when the dead cow and frijoles have all been consumed.

Yep good ol Ivory steerheads with ruby eyes would be very acceptable.

BaldEagle1313 · Oct 1, 2011

Well, I don't really have a super-duper-fancy gun to show you. But as far as BBQ/smoker, although it isn't as big as the one in Texas (of course not, because everything is bigger in Texas, right?) I thought I'd give you a picture of the BBQ/smoker outside of a gunshop in Sandpoint Idaho we ran across on a trip earlier this year. Drove past it and thought "Got to get a picture of THAT!" Found out inside that the gun club has a nice outdoor range partway up the mountain outside of town. Still had snow on it mid-April. Let us "non-members" shoot for $5. Can't beat that.

ACP230 · Oct 1, 2011

The one I think of as my barbecue gun is a nickled M57 four inch with a fine-grained pair of factory wood grips on it. Beautiful gun.

I am lacking in fancy leather so would have to use a El Paso Saddlery Street Combat holster, or another plain black holster by Ted Blocker.

That engraved Llama .32 looks like it could be a "barbecue backup gun."

Wyatt Burp · Oct 1, 2011

My "Patton pair" will be my B-B-Q outfit if i ever make a rig for them. I think the Wolf & Klar S&W's are the ultimate BBQ guns. I made that tooled rig here for the very reason to make an ultimate personal BBQ set-up. I made the belt 3" thick so I'd have more area to tool. My version, anyway. Included is a BBQ autoloader in need of some leather, too. And a ruby eyed .44 special.

Mike1957 · Oct 1, 2011

Something like these.

keith44spl · Oct 1, 2011

Dang,
Ya'll got me in the notion of BBQin' this evenin'..."Maw, hang out the shingle up at the road!"

We'lls have sum brisket, beans & biscuits...Shootin' match out behind the corrals. Bring cash!

I'll be sportin' this 'n,

Su Amigo,
Dave

Xfuzz · Oct 1, 2011

Colt 45..factory eng class c with ivory.

Art Doc · Oct 1, 2011

IMO it has to be engraved. A nickel finish isn't enough to qualify. I have a bunch of nickel guns and they aren't "BBQ Guns."

It must have fancy stocks. I think ivory, pearl, stag, or at the very least an exotic wood. Carving or scrimshaw helps. Wood would probably have to have some carving. Ivory, pearl or stag can get by as is.

Some high-end leather is in order. The gun is to be worn, carried, used and showed off. No such thing as a safe queen "BBQ Gun." Carved or stamped patterns or designs, please.

keith44spl · Oct 1, 2011

SaxonPig said:
IMO it has to be engraved. A nickel finish isn't enough to qualify. I have a bunch of nickel guns and they aren't "BBQ Guns."

It must have fancy stocks. I think ivory, pearl, stag, or at the very least an exotic wood. Carving or scrimshaw helps. Wood would probably have to have some carving. Ivory, pearl or stag can get by as is.

Some high-end leather is in order. The gun is to be worn, carried, used and showed off. No such thing as a safe queen "BBQ Gun." Carved or stamped patterns or designs, please.

Since Sax raised the bar...

Su Amigo,
Dave

Wyatt Burp · Oct 1, 2011

keith44spl said:
Since Sax raised the bar...

Su Amigo,
Dave

Ok. You asked for it. I still haven't replaced the bullet loops on this rig that a blue parakeet ate off it. That was his last day living with us. This is my "Wild Bill Elliot" B-western rig I made twenty years ago. I decided to keep the grips facing back, though. Sorry Wild Bill.

williamlayton · Oct 1, 2011

There are classes of these guns---BBQ guns and Court guns.
A BBQ rig is always engraved---ALWAYS---if the best you can do is some fancy handles then you are what the boys call bankers--all hat and no cattle. Boys--have some silver or gold inlay in them thangs. DO NOT wear a drop loop or quick draw rig---it is a real sign of drugstore cowboy.
The grips are ivory.
The rig is hand tooled, using lots of color--always a three inch belt---some silver or gold on the rig is optional but appreciated.
Court guns are more subdued--suitable for the board room or business.
Guns are blued and engraved--no silver or gold.
Rig is equally conservative--no gold or silver conchos, no colors--conservative staining--cordivan, brown or black.
Dont even think about tie downs on these rigs---you will get laughed back to Louisiana.
I have been to these BBQ's back in the day--it will make you drool and cry.
Stareing is welcomed.
Blessings

keith44spl · Oct 1, 2011

williamlayton said:
There are classes of these guns---BBQ guns and Court guns.
A BBQ rig is always engraved---ALWAYS---if the best you can do is some fancy handles then you are what the boys call bankers--all hat and no cattle. Boys--have some silver or gold inlay in them thangs. DO NOT wear a drop loop or quick draw rig---it is a real sign of drugstore cowboy.
The grips are ivory.
The rig is hand tooled, using lots of color--always a three inch belt---some silver or gold on the rig is optional but appreciated.
Court guns are more subdued--suitable for the board room or business.
Guns are blued and engraved--no silver or gold.
Rig is equally conservative--no gold or silver conchos, no colors--conservative staining--cordivan, brown or black.
Dont even think about tie downs on these rigs---you will get laughed back to Louisiana.
I have been to these BBQ's back in the day--it will make you drool and cry.
Stareing is welcomed.
Blessings

Will,

My court rig,

Su Amigo,
Dave

feralmerril · Oct 1, 2011

I might be able to outfit the entire BBQ!

Rule3 · Oct 1, 2011

And just think, in other "cultures" we would refer to it as Bling"

WC145 · Oct 1, 2011

BBQ gun? The one I wear when it's okay for people to see that I'm carrying.

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