New Holster for a Blackhawk..........

BobWright · Apr 7, 2018

This holster just arrived yesterday, a No. 1 Shuck from Mike Barranti, for my .45 Blackhawk:

And:

I think it is beauty in its' simplicity.

Bob Wright

Vern Humphrey · Apr 7, 2018

Nice holster, but I make mine deeper, covering up the trigger guard and most of the hammer. That way I can carry on horseback without worrying about the gun falling out, and still not need a safety strap.

BobWright · Apr 7, 2018

If I'm in rough country or should I be on horseback (though not likely now) this is more of the type I would carry:

I made this holster about forty years ago!

Bob Wright

Armored farmer · Apr 7, 2018

BobWright said:
I made this holster about forty years ago!

First of all, thats a beautifully crafted rig!
Im impressed!
Secondly.....my rig from 30 yrs ago wont go around me anymore.

bannockburn · Apr 7, 2018

BobWright

Nice clean design! Reminds me of the Bianchi No.1 holster.

Armored farmer · Apr 7, 2018

bannockburn said:
BobWright

Nice clean design! Reminds me of the Bianchi No.1 holster.

If1HitU · Apr 8, 2018

Nice holsters!

Red Cent · Apr 8, 2018

LoneGoose · Apr 10, 2018

And there's those darn pesky zucchini again.......

fordtrucks · Apr 17, 2018

Yeah, seeing those zucchini make me realize I need to plant some “target seed” myself! Getting warm enough to plant now. Good idea. Probably one of the best uses for squash/zucchini I can think of - a biodegradable target.

dickydalton · Apr 17, 2018

Had this holster since 1968. It was for my 1967 Ruger Blackhawk 357. Now I mostly use it for my New Vaquero 45 Colt. I have the original belt but it doesn't fit now. The 45 belt here is still 1970s vintage I was told. Oh It's a Lawrence rig.

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dickydalton
Sep 10, 2017

I got to eat crow here guys. I looked at that belt and its a Triple K and Not Lawrence.

Armored farmer · Apr 20, 2018

fordtrucks said:
Probably one of the best uses for squash/zucchini I can think of - a biodegradable target.

Its a multi-purpose vegetable

jeepnik · Apr 20, 2018

I have to agree with Bob that simple is best. I do sometimes to something like this simple border stamping, and very rarely anything more.

The fanciest I have is this. It's pretty much as close as I'll ever get to a BBQ gun. But to honor the Marine who left it to me I feel it deserves something a cut above.

bannockburn · Apr 20, 2018

dickeydalton

Like the rig! Always liked George Lawrence Co. holsters, especially the #120. Nice, straightforward designs made from quality leather.

jeepnik

Nice pancake style holster for your Colt 1911 WW1 Belleau Wood Commemorative.

Vern Humphrey · Apr 20, 2018

bannockburn said:
dickeydalton

Like the rig! Always liked George Lawrence Co. holsters, especially the #120. Nice, straightforward designs made from quality leather.

jeepnik

Nice pancake style holster for your Colt 1911 WW1 Belleau Wood Commemorative.

I like that holster for the Ruger Blackhawk (but would like it better if the pouch were deeper and the strap omitted.) I also like the ammo pouch. I cannot understand why people in this day and age use belt loops.

bannockburn · Apr 21, 2018

Vern Humphrey

I also like the ammo pouch. I cannot understand why people in this day and age use belt loops.

I agree with you about the ammo pouch. One place to go to for your cartridges and they're well protected from the elements. I think the popularity of belt loops is that it has that traditional, "Western" look to it. Maybe it brings out the cowboy/gunslinger in some folks!

Armored farmer · Apr 21, 2018

I still like the dedicated gunbelt.
Strap it on over whatever you're wearing.
The ammo pouch id great too. Any caliber ammo will fit, unlike the loops.

BobWright · Apr 21, 2018

Armored farmer said:
I still like the dedicated gunbelt.
Strap it on over whatever you're wearing.
The ammo pouch id great too. Any caliber ammo will fit, unlike the loops.

I had a problem with mine coming open. Cartridge fit is loose enough that cartridges will fall out. Went back to belt slide with loops.

Bob Wright

Vern Humphrey · Apr 21, 2018

BobWright said:
I had a problem with mine coming open. Cartridge fit is loose enough that cartridges will fall out. Went back to belt slide with loops.

Ammo manufacturers sell cartridges packed in plastic or Styrofoam blocks. For loose ammo, I cut the blocks to fit the pouch and glue them inside the pouch. That holds them nicely.

Armored farmer · Apr 21, 2018

BobWright said:
I had a problem with mine coming open. Cartridge fit is loose enough that cartridges will fall out. Went back to belt slide with loops.

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Bob Wright

You might put those cartridges in a speed strip, then in the pouch...as a last resort.?

Armored farmer · Apr 21, 2018

BobWright said:
Cartridge fit is loose enough that cartridges will fall out.

I would try putting those cartridges in a speed strip before i gave up on that fine looking ammo pouch.

BobWright · Apr 21, 2018

Armored farmer said:
You might put those cartridges in a speed strip, then in the pouch...as a last resort.?

You notice I'm carrying a Single Action? A speed strip is useless.

Bob Wright

WrongHanded · Apr 21, 2018

BobWright said:
You notice I'm carrying a Single Action? A speed strip is useless.

Bob Wright

I know I don't have nearly as much experience with single action as you do, Bob, but I've found a speed strip can be made to work with my SBH. I hold the speed strip in my loading hand and break rounds from it with my thumb and index finger to load them into each chamber. It's a little fiddly, but easier than holding six loose rounds in the hand, and faster (for me) than moving back and forth to my belt for each round. But I'm a lefty, and loading with my left hand, so that might have some effect on my general abilities at the task.

You may have already tried this of course. Just thought I'd mention it.

Armored farmer · Apr 21, 2018

+1^^^
What wronghanded said....

BobWright said:
You notice I'm carrying a Single Action? A speed strip is useless.

Bob Wright

Not useless....
Just to keep 6 organized .
I use them all the time.

Vern Humphrey · Apr 21, 2018

BobWright said:
You notice I'm carrying a Single Action? A speed strip is useless.

Bob Wright

No, not if your purpose is to keep your ammo together to keep if from falling out of the pouch. But as I said, my approach is to cut an ammo carton block to fit and glue it in the pouch.

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