20 Nov 2007
The Ranger responded “Because they don’t make a .46.”A reporter did a human interest piece on the Texas Rangers. He recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him “Why do you carry a .45?”
20 Nov 2007
The Ranger responded “Because they don’t make a .46.”A reporter did a human interest piece on the Texas Rangers. He recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him “Why do you carry a .45?”
November 21st, 2007 at 11:26 am
Well, to be fair S&W does make a .46, but it’s a little bulky for a duty rig (.460XVR). Then they skipped right up to .50 with their Model 500, which now comes in a ‘compact’ form. Not advocating for carrying elephant guns, just sayin’…
November 22nd, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Funny he wasn’t holding out for a .22. After all, that way he could minimize collateral damage. Fortunately in Texas they care more for the lives of their lawmen than they do those of the criminals. In the rest of the country that’s an unfamiliar concept.