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kcub · February 17, 2013, 05:22 PM

Allright, I just got through watching Casino Royale and never mind that 007 wasn't a revolver man, what might he be tempted to carry suitable for tuxedo concealment?

Here's my candidate, a Diamondback snub:

Kreyzhorse · February 17, 2013, 07:28 PM

Nice. What is the grip material?

royal barnes · February 17, 2013, 07:48 PM

Looks like Elk stag. I have a very similar pair on a 1965 Colt Cobra.

Japle · February 17, 2013, 07:56 PM

I wear a tux pretty often on gigs and my carry gun is a P3AT concealed under my cummerbund. No reason a J-frame wouldn’t work, too. I carry the gun in an IWB holster clipped inside my pants at 1:00. I also carry a stun gun in my left front pocket.

If you don’t have to worry about taking your jacket off (we frequently take off our jackets because the stage lights get so hot), you’d be able to wear just about anything if it wasn’t for the fact that tuxes don’t have belts.

A good tux is usually light weight and suspenders show through the jacket. A shoulder holster might be kinda obvious to anyone looking for guns.

ClydeFrog · February 17, 2013, 09:19 PM

In the mid-1990s, I recall reading a cool magazine ad for a limited ed Smith and Wesson custom 625 .45acp revolver. It was decorated with highly skilled "bank note" style engraving. I'm not much for firearms engraving per se, but the S&W snub revolver was impressive. I also do not recall the firearm price but it would have a lot of resale-collector value. It could be a carry gun but I'd make it a safe queen.

CF

Bob Wright · February 17, 2013, 10:26 PM

I believe it was originally intended for James Bond to carry a Smith & Weson Centenial Model. Probably with nickle plating and ivories.

Bob Wright

Chesster · February 17, 2013, 10:43 PM

When I have worn a tux in the past, my choice was my old faithful '73 vintage nic plated Colt Cobra.

kcub · February 18, 2013, 05:42 AM

Yes, elk stags with no bark from Patrick Grashorn /aka/ The Executioner.

rodfac · February 18, 2013, 08:46 AM

Kcub, that, my friend, is one elegant Colt. I'd be proud of to wear that to any BBQ in our neck of the woods. A unique find..congrats....but just curious, and pardon my asking, but...wuddja pay for that beauty? Rod

Bob Wright · February 18, 2013, 09:50 AM

rodfac said:

Quote:

I'd be proud of to wear that to any BBQ in our neck of the woods.

You do not want a blued revolver with white grips to wear to a BBQ place. BBQ sauce is too hard to remove from ivory, bone, or stag. And it take blueing from a gun's surface in a flash!

After eating BBQ always wash your hands with a good hand cleaner before handling any firearms.

Bob Wright

royal barnes · February 18, 2013, 02:27 PM

Yep, the vinegar in BBQ sauce will eat bluing.

Kreyzhorse · February 19, 2013, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Yes, elk stags with no bark from Patrick Grashorn /aka/ The Executioner

They look great without the bark. Very nice.

Webleymkv · February 19, 2013, 09:22 AM

Seems to me that a nickel gun has just the right amount of fanciness for a tux.

Of course, if you want something a bit smaller you can't go wrong with a classic Colt D-Frame or S&W J-Frame.

kcub · February 19, 2013, 09:42 AM

Kudos for the lead hollow points!

Out of respect to the seller I will not disclose what I paid. However I looked at completed sales on gunbroker and this was the cheapest dback snub I found that actually sold; note that it does not have correct grips.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=320568984

Nickel is more, .22 caliber is more, etc.

Grant D · February 19, 2013, 01:47 PM

This would go nice with a tux. S&W Model 60 357

Jack19 · February 19, 2013, 05:21 PM

In the books, James Bond revolvers appeared frequently; after 1960, less so.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._Bond_firearms

February 17, 2013, 05:22 PM	#1
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,318	black tie wheelguns Allright, I just got through watching Casino Royale and never mind that 007 wasn't a revolver man, what might he be tempted to carry suitable for tuxedo concealment? Here's my candidate, a Diamondback snub:

February 17, 2013, 07:28 PM	#2
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Nice. What is the grip material? __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

February 17, 2013, 09:19 PM	#5
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	"Bank-Note" S&W .45acp DA revolver.... In the mid-1990s, I recall reading a cool magazine ad for a limited ed Smith and Wesson custom 625 .45acp revolver. It was decorated with highly skilled "bank note" style engraving. I'm not much for firearms engraving per se, but the S&W snub revolver was impressive. I also do not recall the firearm price but it would have a lot of resale-collector value. It could be a carry gun but I'd make it a safe queen. CF

February 17, 2013, 10:43 PM	#7
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	When I have worn a tux in the past, my choice was my old faithful '73 vintage nic plated Colt Cobra. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 18, 2013, 08:46 AM	#9
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Kcub, that, my friend, is one elegant Colt. I'd be proud of to wear that to any BBQ in our neck of the woods. A unique find..congrats....but just curious, and pardon my asking, but...wuddja pay for that beauty? Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 17, 2013, 07:48 PM	#3
royal barnes Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2012 Location: Wendell, N.C. Posts: 189	Looks like Elk stag. I have a very similar pair on a 1965 Colt Cobra.

February 17, 2013, 07:56 PM	#4
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	I wear a tux pretty often on gigs and my carry gun is a P3AT concealed under my cummerbund. No reason a J-frame wouldn’t work, too. I carry the gun in an IWB holster clipped inside my pants at 1:00. I also carry a stun gun in my left front pocket. If you don’t have to worry about taking your jacket off (we frequently take off our jackets because the stage lights get so hot), you’d be able to wear just about anything if it wasn’t for the fact that tuxes don’t have belts. A good tux is usually light weight and suspenders show through the jacket. A shoulder holster might be kinda obvious to anyone looking for guns.

February 17, 2013, 10:26 PM	#6
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	I believe it was originally intended for James Bond to carry a Smith & Weson Centenial Model. Probably with nickle plating and ivories. Bob Wright

February 18, 2013, 05:42 AM	#8
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,318	Yes, elk stags with no bark from Patrick Grashorn /aka/ The Executioner.

February 18, 2013, 02:27 PM	#11
royal barnes Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2012 Location: Wendell, N.C. Posts: 189	Yep, the vinegar in BBQ sauce will eat bluing.

February 19, 2013, 09:22 AM	#13
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Seems to me that a nickel gun has just the right amount of fanciness for a tux. Of course, if you want something a bit smaller you can't go wrong with a classic Colt D-Frame or S&W J-Frame.

February 19, 2013, 09:42 AM	#14
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,318	Kudos for the lead hollow points! Out of respect to the seller I will not disclose what I paid. However I looked at completed sales on gunbroker and this was the cheapest dback snub I found that actually sold; note that it does not have correct grips. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=320568984 Nickel is more, .22 caliber is more, etc.

February 19, 2013, 05:21 PM	#16
Jack19 Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2001 Location: Somewhere in the Ford Galaxy Posts: 713	In the books, James Bond revolvers appeared frequently; after 1960, less so. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._Bond_firearms __________________ Liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals. Samuel Adams

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