Modern Holster for Remington New Army

Pyro · May 22, 2013, 11:24 PM

I've never been a fan of using cowboy holster...I mean c'mon...I'm from Ohio.

Anybody suggest someone who'll make a modern belt holster for a Remington 1858 New Army (5 1/2 barrel)? Something similar to: this.

For those who ask, "Why?" will not receive a reply.

Texan Scott · May 23, 2013, 12:36 AM

Simply Rugged offers their Sourdough Pancake molded for the '58.
I'd talk to them first.

Pyro · May 23, 2013, 01:04 AM

Very cool, thanks.

swathdiver · May 23, 2013, 01:49 AM

Hey that's cool! Trying to figure out how my 8" Remmy would fit IWB though! hehehe

Pocket Police would be nice. Hey, did y'all see they make a pancake holster for the Walker? Does it come with suspenders? I'd like to see that!

Pyro · May 23, 2013, 02:10 AM

I saw that.
Hell..they even make an IWB holster for the Walker....

Ryden · May 23, 2013, 02:51 AM

I'd like an olive drab kydex leg holster for my Remmie, we are allowed to carrie private side arms with our uniform in the Home Guard and I'd just love to make my lieutenant throw a fit because he can't stop me.

StrawHat · May 23, 2013, 06:59 AM

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/ps/bwcc_saa.html

72coupe · May 23, 2013, 11:24 AM

Dillon's Blue Press catalogue has a listing for a Colt SAA modern holster. Would that work?

CraigC · May 23, 2013, 12:43 PM

What's the purpose? Those "cowboy" rigs you dismiss are probably more practical for some purposes than anything that would be considered "modern". Unless it's concealed carry, it's hard to improve upon the traditional Slim Jim. Being from Ohio makes no difference whatsoever.

Texan Scott · May 23, 2013, 02:09 PM

Quote:

What's the purpose?

Meh ... if he's not inclined to discuss, well ... he's an American, he wants one, and it's his money.

CraigC · May 23, 2013, 04:31 PM

Well sir, the purpose for which you want a holster has A LOT of impact on the design of the holster. It's a little tough to help someone find what they want, if you don't know exactly 'what' they want. "Modern" is a little vague.

Texan Scott · May 23, 2013, 04:35 PM

I wouldn't argue that with either one of you.

BCRider · May 23, 2013, 04:52 PM

If you want a pancake style higher mount then it comes down to the holster providing the support needed to allow easy use and to not allow the gun to snag and twist and possibly damage the holster.

That Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake seems to fit all the requirements very nicely.

On the other hand I can't see using a higher waist mount holster of this sort with any barrel that is much longer than 5.5" unless it's in a cross draw setup. Hauling the longer frame AND a 7.5" barrel straight up with a same side draw would require more body flexibility than many of us enjoy....

But from a cross draw this wouldn't be an issue.

Pyro · May 23, 2013, 05:05 PM

I know exactly what I want.

Thanks for everyone's input. The Sourdough Pancake looks very promising.

EljaySL · May 23, 2013, 05:06 PM

For me "modern" means Kydex and in fact if you Google "custom Kydex holster" they'll make them to order.

MCgunner · May 23, 2013, 05:11 PM

I won't buy a plastic holster for my modern autoloaders, let alone my '58! God made leather for holsters. Plastic is blasphemy. Nuf said.

CraigC · May 23, 2013, 05:27 PM

The Mernickle PS6 is very good but as BCRider noted, I don't know how well it would work for a barrel of that length.

MCgunner · May 23, 2013, 06:25 PM

Let us know how you like it, Pyro. Not that I am going to carry my 58, but I might like a modern LEATHER holster for it.

Might not be a bad carry, though, with a .45ACP cylinder in it, but it don't top the reloading speed of my Ruger P90. I do carry the 58 afield occasionally, though, strapping on the western rig IS kinda a bit much for a hike in the woods. LOL

splattergun · May 23, 2013, 06:35 PM

The "pancake" type holster referenced in the OP used to be known as a "pistol frog" about 150 years ago, using a different belt loop style. Johnny Reb was fond of them as that style holster helped conserve scarce leather resources. That's why Clint Eastwood chose to use one in 'Outlaw Josey Wales'.

May 22, 2013, 11:24 PM	#1
Pyro Member Join Date: August 22, 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 953	Modern Holster for Remington New Army I've never been a fan of using cowboy holster...I mean c'mon...I'm from Ohio. Anybody suggest someone who'll make a modern belt holster for a Remington 1858 New Army (5 1/2 barrel)? Something similar to: this. For those who ask, "Why?" will not receive a reply. __________________ "Beware the man with one gun - for he knows how to use it."

May 23, 2013, 12:36 AM	#2
Texan Scott Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Location: The Texas Hill Country Posts: 2,226	Simply Rugged offers their Sourdough Pancake molded for the '58. I'd talk to them first. __________________ In extraordinary sincerity, T.S. Enough "conversation"... STAND AND FIGHT.

May 23, 2013, 01:04 AM	#3
Pyro Member Join Date: August 22, 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 953	Very cool, thanks. __________________ "Beware the man with one gun - for he knows how to use it."

May 23, 2013, 01:49 AM	#4
swathdiver Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Posts: 133	Hey that's cool! Trying to figure out how my 8" Remmy would fit IWB though! hehehe Pocket Police would be nice. Hey, did y'all see they make a pancake holster for the Walker? Does it come with suspenders? I'd like to see that! Last edited by swathdiver; May 23, 2013 at 01:52 AM. Reason: addt'l info

May 23, 2013, 02:10 AM	#5
Pyro Member Join Date: August 22, 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 953	I saw that. Hell..they even make an IWB holster for the Walker.... __________________ "Beware the man with one gun - for he knows how to use it."

May 23, 2013, 06:59 AM	#7
StrawHat Member Join Date: January 28, 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,340	http://www.mernickleholsters.com/ps/bwcc_saa.html __________________ Knowledge I take to the grave is wasted. I don't know all the answers but I have made most of the mistakes and lived to tell about them.

May 23, 2013, 11:24 AM	#8
72coupe Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Location: Iowa Park, Texas Posts: 558	Dillon's Blue Press catalogue has a listing for a Colt SAA modern holster. Would that work?

May 23, 2013, 12:43 PM	#9
CraigC Member Join Date: January 27, 2006 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 8,905	What's the purpose? Those "cowboy" rigs you dismiss are probably more practical for some purposes than anything that would be considered "modern". Unless it's concealed carry, it's hard to improve upon the traditional Slim Jim. Being from Ohio makes no difference whatsoever. __________________ "Wise men learn by others’ harms; fools by their own." - Benjamin Franklin

May 23, 2013, 04:31 PM	#11
CraigC Member Join Date: January 27, 2006 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 8,905	Well sir, the purpose for which you want a holster has A LOT of impact on the design of the holster. It's a little tough to help someone find what they want, if you don't know exactly 'what' they want. "Modern" is a little vague. __________________ "Wise men learn by others’ harms; fools by their own." - Benjamin Franklin

May 23, 2013, 04:35 PM	#12
Texan Scott Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Location: The Texas Hill Country Posts: 2,226	I wouldn't argue that with either one of you. __________________ In extraordinary sincerity, T.S. Enough "conversation"... STAND AND FIGHT.

May 23, 2013, 04:52 PM	#13
BCRider Member Join Date: November 15, 2008 Location: Pacific North"Wet" Coast of Canada Posts: 4,986	If you want a pancake style higher mount then it comes down to the holster providing the support needed to allow easy use and to not allow the gun to snag and twist and possibly damage the holster. That Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake seems to fit all the requirements very nicely. On the other hand I can't see using a higher waist mount holster of this sort with any barrel that is much longer than 5.5" unless it's in a cross draw setup. Hauling the longer frame AND a 7.5" barrel straight up with a same side draw would require more body flexibility than many of us enjoy.... But from a cross draw this wouldn't be an issue. __________________ Sent from my boat anchor desktop via my pizza greased fingers....

May 23, 2013, 05:05 PM	#14
Pyro Member Join Date: August 22, 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 953	I know exactly what I want. Thanks for everyone's input. The Sourdough Pancake looks very promising. __________________ "Beware the man with one gun - for he knows how to use it."

May 23, 2013, 05:06 PM	#15
EljaySL Member Join Date: September 10, 2011 Location: California Posts: 139	For me "modern" means Kydex and in fact if you Google "custom Kydex holster" they'll make them to order.

May 23, 2013, 05:11 PM	#16
MCgunner Member Join Date: December 3, 2005 Location: The end of the road between Sodom and Gomorrah Texas Posts: 21,576	I won't buy a plastic holster for my modern autoloaders, let alone my '58! God made leather for holsters. Plastic is blasphemy. Nuf said. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" Ben Franklin

May 23, 2013, 05:27 PM	#17
CraigC Member Join Date: January 27, 2006 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 8,905	The Mernickle PS6 is very good but as BCRider noted, I don't know how well it would work for a barrel of that length. __________________ "Wise men learn by others’ harms; fools by their own." - Benjamin Franklin

May 23, 2013, 06:25 PM	#18
MCgunner Member Join Date: December 3, 2005 Location: The end of the road between Sodom and Gomorrah Texas Posts: 21,576	Let us know how you like it, Pyro. Not that I am going to carry my 58, but I might like a modern LEATHER holster for it. Might not be a bad carry, though, with a .45ACP cylinder in it, but it don't top the reloading speed of my Ruger P90. I do carry the 58 afield occasionally, though, strapping on the western rig IS kinda a bit much for a hike in the woods. LOL __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" Ben Franklin

May 23, 2013, 06:35 PM	#19
splattergun Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 575	The "pancake" type holster referenced in the OP used to be known as a "pistol frog" about 150 years ago, using a different belt loop style. Johnny Reb was fond of them as that style holster helped conserve scarce leather resources. That's why Clint Eastwood chose to use one in 'Outlaw Josey Wales'. __________________ Question consensus. “Thieves for their robbery have authority, When judges steal themselves.” Measure f. Measure, ii. 2.