Holsters

Bawana jim · December 13, 2017, 12:54

Revolvers should have good holsters, not some cheap junk.

Ya that's going to cost me.

So to fill in the history I sold my FA guns for a number of reasons and started buying Colt SAA guns. To my mind they are a work of art and while obsolete still a functional fire arm that is our history. Just the hunt for these guns is great but once you buy one they really need old time leather to get that feel of history.

El Paso Saddlery has been around a long time and makes some of the best leather I have ever seen. I ordered a Tom Three Persons holster for my 44 special and it's a beautifully done rig. Got it today and it's all I had hoped for.

Merry Christmas

TenTea · December 13, 2017, 13:07

I desired a photo.

Bawana jim · December 13, 2017, 13:54

Ya thanks, that is some beautiful leather right there now.

Timber Wolf · December 13, 2017, 15:43

So, you got out of one expensive hobby/collection (FA), and bailed off into another one(SAA+Leather)?

Bawana jim · December 13, 2017, 16:05

It's fun and not really expensive. If you pay attention you can buy Colts for a good price and sell them for better when you are done with them. It's just moving the money from a savings account to the gun account. Leather is another story, buying new is a loser but heck it's a hobby and fun so I pay for fun.

**MAINER** · December 13, 2017, 18:45

El Paso Saddlery used to be SD Myers?

Anyway, that's some damn fine leather works and a SA Colt or clone is some fun shooting time.

Bawana jim · December 13, 2017, 21:07

You order fine leather and it's something you leave behind when you are gone. A cheap holster goes in the garbage. Kinda like to think my life was worth more than a cheap piece of junk and a great holster left behind is the proof it was.

TerryN · December 13, 2017, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAINER

El Paso Saddlery used to be SD Myers?

Anyway, that's some damn fine leather works and a SA Colt or clone is some fun shooting time.

S.D. Myres. FWIW, Simply Rugged makes some very nice holsters, including his version of the Threepersons, modeled after a Geo. Lawrence Model 120 holster made for Elmer Keith. Rob sends the floral carving out, but the work is outstanding! I just received one last week. Also, do not overlook Mike 'Doc' Barranti - a true artist in Leather! Spendy, and there is a wait, but the results are well worthwhile.

NFADLR · December 14, 2017, 00:15

This reminds me in a way I've been looking for a cowboy type holster for my 44 mag revolver.

Any good custom manufacturers of the holsters and belt that I can stuff my chunky waist into ?

Triple K I don't think makes a belt large enough although their holster looks nice.

The revolver is currently a Smith 629 classic hunter, and in the future a Sturm Ruger 454/45 long colt Redhawk or super redhawk.

TerryN · December 14, 2017, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFADLR

This reminds me in a way I've been looking for a cowboy type holster for my 44 mag revolver.

Any good custom manufacturers of the holsters and belt that I can stuff my chunky waist into ?

Triple K I don't think makes a belt large enough although their holster looks nice.

The revolver is currently a Smith 629 classic hunter, and in the future a Sturm Ruger 454/45 long colt Redhawk or super redhawk.

How much you looking to spend? El Paso Saddlery is pretty affordable; DM Bullard is a bit more expensive but better quality IMHO. Barranti is top dog, and priced accordingly.

NFADLR · December 14, 2017, 01:03

Thanks for the info, I'll look em up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryN

How much you looking to spend? El Paso Saddlery is pretty affordable; DM Bullard is a bit more expensive but better quality IMHO. Barranti is top dog, and priced accordingly.

Bawana jim · December 14, 2017, 07:31

This guy makes some great leather and I bought some. After the first of the year I am going to have him make an entire rig for me.

http://www.jm-leather.com

December 13, 2017, 12:54	#1
Bawana jim Registered FALaholic #: 17482 Join Date: May 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 17,853	Holsters Revolvers should have good holsters, not some cheap junk. Ya that's going to cost me. So to fill in the history I sold my FA guns for a number of reasons and started buying Colt SAA guns. To my mind they are a work of art and while obsolete still a functional fire arm that is our history. Just the hunt for these guns is great but once you buy one they really need old time leather to get that feel of history. El Paso Saddlery has been around a long time and makes some of the best leather I have ever seen. I ordered a Tom Three Persons holster for my 44 special and it's a beautifully done rig. Got it today and it's all I had hoped for. Merry Christmas __________________ When youth departs may wisdom prove enough

December 13, 2017, 13:07	#2
TenTea Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 72247 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wisco Posts: 3,910	I desired a photo. __________________ Wears a backpack. Rounder upper at MidwayUSA. Favorite color: ham Wife's favorite color: glitter

December 13, 2017, 13:54	#3
Bawana jim Registered FALaholic #: 17482 Join Date: May 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 17,853	Ya thanks, that is some beautiful leather right there now. __________________ When youth departs may wisdom prove enough

December 13, 2017, 15:43	#4
Timber Wolf Registered FALaholic #: 805 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 4,666	So, you got out of one expensive hobby/collection (FA), and bailed off into another one(SAA+Leather)? __________________ First rule of gun fighting: "have a gun!" "Guns don't kill people. Daddys with good looking daughters do!"

December 13, 2017, 16:05	#5
Bawana jim Registered FALaholic #: 17482 Join Date: May 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 17,853	It's fun and not really expensive. If you pay attention you can buy Colts for a good price and sell them for better when you are done with them. It's just moving the money from a savings account to the gun account. Leather is another story, buying new is a loser but heck it's a hobby and fun so I pay for fun. __________________ When youth departs may wisdom prove enough

December 13, 2017, 18:45	#6
MAINER Old Salt Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 18465 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 9,476	El Paso Saddlery used to be SD Myers? Anyway, that's some damn fine leather works and a SA Colt or clone is some fun shooting time. __________________ Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

December 13, 2017, 21:07	#7
Bawana jim Registered FALaholic #: 17482 Join Date: May 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 17,853	You order fine leather and it's something you leave behind when you are gone. A cheap holster goes in the garbage. Kinda like to think my life was worth more than a cheap piece of junk and a great holster left behind is the proof it was. __________________ When youth departs may wisdom prove enough

December 14, 2017, 00:15	#9
NFADLR Banned FALaholic #: 7480 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Location thats the question ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posts: 4,929	This reminds me in a way I've been looking for a cowboy type holster for my 44 mag revolver. Any good custom manufacturers of the holsters and belt that I can stuff my chunky waist into ? Triple K I don't think makes a belt large enough although their holster looks nice. The revolver is currently a Smith 629 classic hunter, and in the future a Sturm Ruger 454/45 long colt Redhawk or super redhawk.

December 14, 2017, 07:31	#12
Bawana jim Registered FALaholic #: 17482 Join Date: May 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 17,853	This guy makes some great leather and I bought some. After the first of the year I am going to have him make an entire rig for me. http://www.jm-leather.com __________________ When youth departs may wisdom prove enough

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