Undoubtedly there were multiple instsnces of that quote , but one of them was witnessed and doucmented .
Setting , the 1950's shortly after the Texas Rangers were administratively placed under DPS . A grizzled Old School Ranger was qualifying with group of Troopers for the first time .
His 1911 was on half cock , with leather thong holding down grip safety , stuck in his waistband .
The Rangemaster came up " Excuse me Sir , isn't that kind of Dangerous ? " .
" Hell Sonny , if it wasn't Dangerous , l wouldn't carry it . "