Colt Walker of Texas had been the major purchaser of the early Paterson Holster Pistol (No. 5 model), a five shot cal .36 revolver, and Samuel Walker became familiar with it during his service as a Texas Ranger. In 1847, Walker was engaged in the Mexican-American War as a captain in the United States Mounted Rifles. He approached Colt, requesting a large revolver to replace the single-shot Aston Johnson holster pistols then in use. The desired .44-.45 caliber revolver would be carried in saddle mounted holsters and would be large enough to dispatch horses as well as enemy soldiers. The Colt Walker
Songs for the Living Songs for the Living Songs for the Living is the fourth album by the Christian metal band Embodyment. The album was the biggest departure from the band's original Death metal/deathcore sound, the album being more of an Alternative metal. Andy Kelly of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote "Overall, Songs for the Living is a very solid release that takes Embodyment in incredible new directions, including great vocals and melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.", while Kevin Gordon of AllMusic wrote "...Embodyment's "Songs for The Living" makes a convincing pitch for mainstream success. Guitarist Andrew Godwin's