BBQ gun - where did the term originate?

AutoFan · August 13th, 2006, 08:37 PM

The title says it all. I think I know what the definition is, a handgun that is shiny, very decorated, etc., right? But where did the name come from?

rocky · August 13th, 2006, 09:17 PM

somewhere , when someone was BBQ'ing I'll bet.

P95Carry · August 13th, 2006, 09:24 PM

I imagine a big BBQ out in the open space of somewhere - a place maybe where folks carry a lot.

While gathered round the good food and a beer or two - the guns maybe get discussed and admired - so - the guy with the most ''bling'' maybe gets the prize

JD · August 13th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Where's Bud, he's gotta have a comment on the origination of the term.

dr_cmg · August 13th, 2006, 11:04 PM

After a little research (that's what reference librarians do), it appear that the term originated with the Texas Rangers. They used the term to describe a fancy gun and holster that they would wear to parties, parades, and other festive occasions. Political barbeques are festive occasions all over the South.

Here is a quote from a story about the famous Texas Ranger Charlie Miller.

Quote:

[Charlie] Miller was one of the first Texas Rangers to start carrying a Colt 1911 .45 semiautomatic pistol and may have begun to do so as early as 1920. His first .45s were the 1911 Commercial Models that were made from 1911 to 1925. The Colt 1911 differed from the later 1911A1 in that it had a flat mainspring housing, a long trigger, and no relief cut on the frame behind the trigger. Throughout his career Miller's everyday working pistol was a standard, blued gun with plain walnut grips. However, Charlie also owned at least one Colt 1911 that had been gussied up with engraving and a silver overlay that was quite attractive. It was what the Rangers called their "barbeque gun," a fancy pistol for wearing to parties, parades, and other festive occasions.

You can read the rest of the article at the link below.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmok...730/index.html

P95Carry · August 13th, 2006, 11:07 PM

George - thank you - you never fail to amaze and impress me.

dr_cmg - CC's very own knowledge base

HotGuns · August 13th, 2006, 11:23 PM

Somehow I knew that the term barbecue gun HAD to originate in Texas...

Thankyou dr-cmg...

MNBurl · August 14th, 2006, 12:35 AM

Your flashy Sunday best handgun with the correct leather holster.

QKShooter · August 14th, 2006, 03:49 AM

Way to go George!

CopperKnight · August 14th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Good work, George. Had no idea, but am glad to know it. Wish we had been good friends when I was in college.

August 13th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#1
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 954	BBQ gun - where did the term originate? The title says it all. I think I know what the definition is, a handgun that is shiny, very decorated, etc., right? But where did the name come from?

August 13th, 2006, 09:17 PM	#2
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 12,060	somewhere , when someone was BBQ'ing I'll bet. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

August 13th, 2006, 09:24 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,407	I imagine a big BBQ out in the open space of somewhere - a place maybe where folks carry a lot. While gathered round the good food and a beer or two - the guns maybe get discussed and admired - so - the guy with the most ''bling'' maybe gets the prize __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,479	Where's Bud, he's gotta have a comment on the origination of the term. __________________ Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

August 13th, 2006, 11:07 PM	#6
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,407	George - thank you - you never fail to amaze and impress me. dr_cmg - CC's very own knowledge base __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

August 13th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#7
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,883	Somehow I knew that the term barbecue gun HAD to originate in Texas... Thankyou dr-cmg... __________________ AR. CHL Instr. If you are a socialist loving,left wing, limp wristed,girly man that is afraid to hear the truth and you whine about being "offended" because you arent smart enough to handle the truth, go find someone else to talk to...

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August 14th, 2006, 03:49 AM	#9
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,480	Way to go George!

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