Perry's jog sparks 'Coyote Special' pistols

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Rick Perry's deadly showdown with a varmint has prompted a gun manufacturer to sell a "Coyote Special" edition of his weapon of choice.

Strum, Ruger & Co. Inc., makers of the .380 pistol Perry used to shoot a coyote that was threatening his dog, has come out with a limited edition version emblazoned with "Coyote Special" and "A True Texan" on the sides.

On top is a picture of a coyote howling at the moon and five-pointed star of Texas.

The gun sells for about $340. A laser sight — like the one Perry uses — will cost about $180 more. The box says the gun is "For Sale to Texans Only."

Joe McBride, owner of McBride's Guns in Austin where Perry is a frequent shopper, said sales have been brisk.

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