R.I.P. Jim Bowie

[Red Rider Rudy]

I just seen on facebook that he had passed, is this true?

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Sad to say, it is. 

He left boots that can't ever be filled.

[Boggus Deal #64218]

Prayers up for the family.

[Eyesa Horg]

Condolences and prayers up for family and friends 🙏 🙏 

[Blackwater 53393]

A huge loss to our game and to his friends and family.  He did a lot to help shooters and was a great supporter of SASS and a true innovator!

 

Sincere condolences to his family and many friends.

[Yul Lose]

R.I.P. Jim.

[Buck Garrett]

So sad.  A SASS icon, and a good man. He will be sorely missed. 

Condolences to Sassy and family.

[Abilene, SASS # 27489]

Very sorry to hear this.  R.I.P. Jim.

[Happy]

I only had the chance to meet him once at EOT.  He was kind and genuine to a perfect stranger.  The only thing we had in common when we met was Cowboy Shooting and for him that was enough.  Rest In Peace Jim Bowie.  Prayers and condolences to his family and many, many friends.

[Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator]

Sassy Boots told me of this yesterday as we had been following Jim's health.  This is such a loss to SASS.

May God comfort Cheryl, family, and the many, many friends.

RIP Jim

Billy & Sassy Boots

[Beartrap SASS#57175]

GoFund Me account was set up for Jim & Cheryl.

https://gofund.me/3a4b81c63

Or search GFM for "Jim Bowie".

Edited December 4, 2025 by Beartrap SASS#57175

[Cypress Sun]

 

I was fortunate to have met him once at a state match. Never met him before but it was like talking to an old friend. His equipment still resides in my rifle and shotgun.

 

The cowboy world has lost a true friend of the sport.

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

I took his class on Ruger revolvers once at a SASS convention.  I've never seen a Ruger revolver taken apart and reassembled so quickly.  I'm sure he could have done so with a single hand in ten minutes.

[Go West]

Shot with him one year at Winter Range. He also fixed a rifle at another one. A very rare man. Prayers up for family.

[John Barleycorn, SASS #76982]

A legend, rest easy Jim. 

[Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L]

1 hour ago, San Quinton, SASS #4818 said:

A good man.  We were in the same Regulator class at EOT.  Prayers for family and friends.  

 

[Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L]

Sad to hear. Spoke to Jim a few times at EOT a good man. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Jim

[Sixgun Seamus]

We met him first at a SASS Convention years ago. True gentleman and talked to you like he had known you forever. He helped me with my guns several times. A giant loss for SASS. 

RIP my friend. Condolences to his friends and family.

[Texas Jack Black]

 SAD , Met him several times over the years. Prayers sent.

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

RIP Jim Bowie 🙏 

[Fill Yer Hand]

He was one to ride the river with. I have numerous guns of his that have been fantastic and many great phone conversations with. He was a great gunsmith and even better person. He will be sorely missed. 

[Rattlesnake Slim]

He leaves a big hole at EOT, bigger than just his trailer. I have seen him work many times until midnight fixing somebody's gun so they could shoot again the next day. 

[Tall John]

Never met the man but I recently purchased a used SASS 1873 that he slicked and while it has a good bit of “stage rash” it has become my favorite!  Godspeed Mr. Bowie!  Condolences to all who knew and loved him!

[Captain Bill Burt]

I’m sorry to hear this sad news.

[Jackrabbit Joe #414]

Jim Bowie, A large cog in our wheels. He will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers for family & friends. May he rest in peace..

[Diamond R]

He did the work on my 73 years ago.  Great person, he will be missed.

RIP Jim

 

Diamond R

[Kirk James]

I am so sorry to hear this.  Our prayers go out to Jim and his family.  He will be greatly missed!