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If it were legal, would I open carry in Texas?

YES. Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt, in a plain El Paso Saddlery "Tom Threepersons Crossdraw" holster for for left-handers (gun just to the right of my belt buckle). As is proper for a single-action holster, it has the traditional hammer-thong.

It's my hunting carry, and putting it there keeps it out of the way, retained, yet ready in an instant should I need it. It would also make a supurb "toolin' around town" rig, as it's neither the gun nor holster are fancy; they're simply tough, rugged workhorses.

Granted, there are certain situations where such carry wouldn't be all that practical; for those, there's still the 1911 in an IWB rig.