possible walker holster

[tom e gun]

ok, this kind of got me wondering if something like this setup would work for at least attempting to comfortably carrying a walker. yeah i know its some goofy pirate stuff but it just made me think about it it looks like it might be easier for a slimmer fella like myself to try to use for a large smokewheel
thoughts gentlemen of the board?

original link: http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-12927-pirates-single-holster-pistol-baldric.aspx

 

[scrat]

Get the proper holster the cylinder is rather large on a walker. the barell might fit and thats it. check out the walker club member bigbadgun could make one for you at a very good price he made mine and several other members

 

[FreddyKruger]

just tighten your belt and wedge the barrel into your butt crack.

There was a member on here that had a holster that was a simple, thick leather loop.

When the gun weighs as much as a newborn baby, holster options get pretty interesting.

 

[tom e gun]

i saw the guy that had the frog holster for his walker, thats what i was googling when i came across this one lol

 

[rondog]

I recently bought a new Uberti Walker. Haven't fired it yet, but I sure wouldn't want to wear that pig around! That's one BIG pistol. I bought a flap holster for it, but it's as long as my forearm. The shoulder strap looks like a good idea though, with the right holster.

Seems like I read somewhere that the soldiers/Rangers that carried those monsters back in the days sometimes used holsters mounted on their saddles?

 

[Indy4570]

a heavy revolver will give you a sore shoulder if it is worn in a hunting scenario. I have a bandoleer set up that I bought for a TC contender. I use it for a S&W 686 DC with an 8, 3/8 barrel with heavy lug. I just received a holster for my Walker today I will try to get some pics of it up soon. I bought it because it was cheap, well made and provides the ability to wear it two ways. It is designed as a severe angle cross draw. It rides almost level. Or it can be worn as a strong side with a tilt forward. The guy only makes em undyed. But they are heavy leather and well made. My dye job leaves a little to be desired but it looks old and worn and I like it.

he does make a standard right hand strong side holster as well.


Indy

 

[robhof]

Indy, what's your guy charge and does he ship? My recently acquired Walker needs a carry holster, my only gun without a holster, it has to go to the range and woods in a pistol rug, in a backpack.

 

[mykeal]

Walker holsters are kind of legendary.

Yes, the Walker originally was known as a horse pistol; it was intended for carry in a holster attached to the saddle.

A Walker will eat a regular holster and belt alive. They won't be worth a plugged nickle after the first few hours. If you really want and intend to carry a four pound pistol on your person (which brings into question your sanity) you need to be prepared to spend upwards of $200 to $250 for a very thick, strong horsehide (NOT cowhide) leather custom made rig. Go cheap and you'll have a floppy piece of out of shape leather in short order.

Carry one around for eight hours and you won't do it again for along time.

 

[Kaeto]

If I was going to be wearing that big iron on my hip I'd also have to be wearing a badge that read "Arizona Ranger".

 

[scrat]

Arizona.
lol now i have heard everything.
look on the side of the Walker. it is stamped USMR. United States Mounted Rifles which later on turned into the Texas Rangers.
Walker next to thick custom made holster


for Kateo
http://www.uberti.com/video/index.php?v=4e20f244fb734791b9ef3e937a3e2ef3
TEXAS RANGERS

 

[Kaeto]

You don't get it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OntwwcBVe6o

 

[Indy4570]

these are links to this guys auctions at auction arms. I have no affiliation with him, I just bought one of his holsters on gunbroker. I paid about $40.50 and that included shipping. Not bad and the leather is very thick. These are NOT lined. I used leather dye and pecard leather dressing-

http://www.gunauction.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=10682217

http://www.gunauction.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=10667519

 

[Indy4570]

here are some pics of my holster. I added the german silver Texas star. I did the dye work as well. I kinda like the old look it ended up with.




I have an Uncle Mike's that i used for a 9.5 in Ruger single six that fits the Walker very nicely.



a pic that shows the back of both holsters, notice the large area that allows up to a 2.5 in belt for the cross draw carry. Strong side carry simply is done like most standard slim jim style holsters.

 

[Crossfire]

Walker Comfort

Tom E Gun

I would think the most comfortable way to carry a Walker would be to have someone else cary it for you.

 

[Benmathes]

El Paso leather has a super flap holster!

 

[Burt Blade]

Here is a belt holster for a Walker:

http://www.texasjacks.com/GunLeather/WalkerHlstr.htm

They also have Dragoon holsters, which also can be rather hard to find.

 

[tom e gun]

now thats funny thanks for the input guys. one of these days im gonna take the time to scour thru the walker club pages to find some more wisdom, and i really wanna find the post about the guy that made the frog style holster for his walker, that was pretty neat.

 

[sltm1]

tom e gun, that was my pic of the frog. I made it out of used stirrup leather, it doesn't get much thicker than that. Send me a PM if you want more info.

 

[USAF_Vet]

You mean you don't carry yours in an empty flour sack? I can sell you one for a nickle.

 

[tom e gun]

USAF Vet nah, that flour sack is too classy for me
sltm1, thanks for the post! you were exactly the one i was looking for i don't know a thing about leather working but i have a friend from high school that does seamstressing (has a degree and everything) and also does some leather work i believe and i am considering asking her for assistance on something like this.

 

[rondog]

Yessir, you wear that hogleg around in WalMart, you'll sure get everybody's attention!

 

[Old Fuff]

It wasn't a Walker, but I know of a case where an old-time Texas Ranger Capt. attached a wide pair of suspenders to his cartridge loaded gunbelt and holstered six-shooter...

 

[Indy4570]

where the hell ya been Fuff? good to see you back on here, I feel I know ya after readin all them pages in the Walker club thread.

 

[TomADC]

Here's mine, done in a Navy theme.

 

[tom e gun]

wow other Tom, thats some nice looking leather! cool knife also (at least the handle looks neat)