Cowboy Action belt

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

A real double six gun belt shouldn't go through your belt loops or try to hold up your britches.
A waist belt should hold up your pants and a gun belt should hold up your guns.
They are 2 different things.

 

[Mark_Mark]

A real double six gun belt shouldn't go through your belt loops or try to hold up your britches.
A waist belt should hold up your pants and a gun belt should hold up your guns.
They are 2 different things.

that’s the type I like!!!

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

I would check the local feed store such as Cal-Ranch or Murdochs, or even Tractor Supply. You may be surprised by what they have laying around.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I would check the local feed store such as Cal-Ranch or Murdochs, or even Tractor Supply. You may be surprised by what they have laying around.

heck yeah! I’ll check out Tractor Supply! Need to stock up on my horse deworming too

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

I had this rig made up about 20 years ago when I started shooting CAS.

It was custom made for my by a guy doing business as S.D. Meyers. I shoot cross draw in CAS, so my 7 1/2" Colt rides butt first on my left side and my 4 3/4" Colt rides on my strong side. Each of these revolvers weighs 2 1/2 pounds, so even if I removed the shotgun shell slides and the knife the rig would be pretty heavy. Notice I do not fill up the cartridge loops anymore, that makes a rig like this way too heavy.















Later, I had a pair of Slim Jims made up by El Paso Saddlery for a couple of Smith and Wesson antique New Model Number Three revolvers.





The Slim Jims fit my Merwin Hulbert Pocket Army too.






The Slim Jims fit over the same belt I use with my other holsters. Everything El Paso makes is custom. Barrel length, lined or not lined, straight draw or slanted. I had them add a little bit of border stamping to dress the holsters up a bit. El Paso makes very high quality leather, but it is not cheap. You get what you pay for.

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

I know some belts are stiff and sin and hurt to sit down on my beer gut. Just looking for a belt that can carry 2 guns and wear all day

Well then you would want a more 19th century correct rig with a wide money belt. That's what I wear when cowboy action shooting. My comment about being an oxymoron is that while you can have a gun rig that is comfortable to wear all day. The same belt suitable for CAS and yet comfortable is not going to be able to be worn in pant loops or anything for just every day type carry. Not that you can't beat around the farm and stuff with a period correct type rig and be comfy because you can but it's not something you are generally going to go to the store wearing which is what I gathered when you said everyday.

Give me a PM if you want, I'm a retired custom gun leather maker and have quite a bit of stuff and some inventory around I could have something that will work for you.

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

I had this rig made up about 20 years ago when I started shooting CAS.

It was custom made for my by a guy doing business as S.D. Meyers. I shoot cross draw in CAS, so my 7 1/2" Colt rides butt first on my left side and my 4 3/4" Colt rides on my strong side. Each of these revolvers weighs 2 1/2 pounds, so even if I removed the shotgun shell slides and the knife the rig would be pretty heavy. Notice I do not fill up the cartridge loops anymore, that makes a rig like this way too heavy.

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Later, I had a pair of Slim Jims made up by El Paso Saddlery for a couple of Smith and Wesson antique New Model Number Three revolvers.

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The Slim Jims fit my Merwin Hulbert Pocket Army too.

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The Slim Jims fit over the same belt I use with my other holsters. Everything El Paso makes is custom. Barrel length, lined or not lined, straight draw or slanted. I had them add a little bit of border stamping to dress the holsters up a bit. El Paso makes very high quality leather, but it is not cheap. You get what you pay for.

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Just curious Driftwood, why do you wear the money belt upside down?

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

My belt is a money belt. I never carry any money in it, but I could if I wanted too.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Just curious Driftwood, why do you wear the money belt upside down?

Funny you should notice. No reason, I have always worn it that way, too late to change.

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

Funny you should notice. No reason, I have always worn it that way, too late to change.

I guess I should notice being a custom leather maker specialized in reproductions and authentic 19th century styling. And a bit of a history buff on the subject at hand. Was just curious is all, didn't know if you had a particular reason.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Well then you would want a more 19th century correct rig with a wide money belt. That's what I wear when cowboy action shooting. My comment about being an oxymoron is that while you can have a gun rig that is comfortable to wear all day. The same belt suitable for CAS and yet comfortable is not going to be able to be worn in pant loops or anything for just every day type carry. Not that you can't beat around the farm and stuff with a period correct type rig and be comfy because you can but it's not something you are generally going to go to the store wearing which is what I gathered when you said everyday.

Give me a PM if you want, I'm a retired custom gun leather maker and have quite a bit of stuff and some inventory around I could have something that will work for you.

Thanks Bud! I’m not going to shoot in matches yet. We have Cowboy action shooting matches at my local club at Renton Fish & Game. Just getting my gear together, and practicing at home when everyone is asleep. But, once the boys get older, I’ll start shooting USPSA again. But, Cowboy action really appeals to me. Seeing those guys get dressed up and making smoke, and thang are they fast! Can’t Wait!!!

Also practicing my quick draw, good thing I can use both hands!

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

My belt is a money belt. I never carry any money in it, but I could if I wanted too.

Money belts are so comfortable, that's all I ever wear, have several personal rigs that all are money belts except for those that are for a persona predating the money belts.

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

Thanks Bud! I’m not going to shoot in matches yet. We have Cowboy action shooting matches at my local club at Renton Fish & Game. Just getting my gear together, and practicing at home when everyone is asleep. But, once the boys get older, I’ll start shooting USPSA again. But, Cowboy action really appeals to me. Seeing those guys get dressed up and making smoke, and thang are they fast! Can’t Wait!!!

Also practicing my quick draw, good thing I can use both hands!

I don't shoot for speed and don't shoot SASS. I shoot NCOWS which is more historically based and I shoot nothing but black powder. With NCOWS targets are farther away and higher penalty for misses so it pays to take your time as fast as you can so to speak. Plus with NCOWS you don't have to have as many guns. You can shoot only one pistol, or two pistols with your rifle and shotguns are optional too so it's less expensive to get into the game.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I don't shoot for speed and don't shoot SASS. I shoot NCOWS which is more historically based and I shoot nothing but black powder. With NCOWS targets are farther away and higher penalty for misses so it pays to take your time as fast as you can so to speak. Plus with NCOWS you don't have to have as many guns. You can shoot only one pistol, or two pistols with your rifle and shotguns are optional too so it's less expensive to get into the game.

thanks bud! need to learn all these terms. and different organization games!

NCOWS sounds like a tasty steak!

 

[Seedy Character]

Fun times


I find I like the cross draw holster, also.


Would love to see some of your custom work. A more historical styled holster would be very tempting.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Fun times


I find I like the cross draw holster, also.


Would love to see some of your custom work. A more historical styled holster would be very tempting.

I like cross draw too! when I was a Uber driver for 3 years. I keep my gun in cross draw position.

 

[woodnbow]

If you’re in need of a hat…



We need more gentlemen shootists.

 

[hawg]

That's more like a John Dillinger hat. For the cap and ball period this would be more appropriate.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Interesting, I picked up that very same hat at an antique store about 3 years ago! Stetson, in great condition for the extremely high price of 12.00 bucks.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Should point out it's the one Woodnbow posted, not that goofy bowler hat.

 

[hawg]

The derby is more period correct for the 1860's.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Don't like them, so there!

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Also practicing my quick draw, good thing I can use both hands!

Cowboy Action Shooting is not a 'quick draw' sport.

The old quick draw matches from the 1960s usually involved fanning the revolver from the hip. Fanning from the hip is forbidden in CAS.

Fanning involves slamming the hammer with one hand, while holding the trigger back with the other hand. It is very bad for the gun, it puts a lot of stress on the lockwork to slam the hammer back violently. Most 'fanning revolvers' are specially set up for fanning.

Besides, fanning makes the muzzle wobble all over the place. Quick draw competitions used wax bullets. We use real bullets in real cartridges in CAS, as such fanning is forbidden as is shooting from the hip. It is unacceptable to be firing real bullets out of a pistol that is wobbling around while fanning.

Many CAS shooters can empty a six gun very quickly in CAS, but they bring the pistol up so they can see the sights before firing.

Some use two hands, some, like me, only use one hand.

Most shooters who use two hands on their pistols will be holding the revolver and pulling the trigger with one hand while the other hand is cocking the hammer.

Slip hammering is allowed. Slip hammering is a two handed technique where the trigger is held pulled back by one hand, and the other hand cocks the hammer and releases it, allowing the hammer to fall as soon as it is released.

In fact, watching a really fast shooter in CAS it is impossible to tell whether he is slip hammering, or is just very fast pulling the trigger.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Cowboy Action Shooting is not a 'quick draw' sport.

The old quick draw matches from the 1960s usually involved fanning the revolver from the hip. Fanning from the hip is forbidden in CAS.

Fanning involves slamming the hammer with one hand, while holding the trigger back with the other hand. It is very bad for the gun, it puts a lot of stress on the lockwork to slam the hammer back violently. Most 'fanning revolvers' are specially set up for fanning.

Besides, fanning makes the muzzle wobble all over the place. Quick draw competitions used wax bullets. We use real bullets in real cartridges in CAS, as such fanning is forbidden as is shooting from the hip. It is unacceptable to be firing real bullets out of a pistol that is wobbling around while fanning.

Many CAS shooters can empty a six gun very quickly in CAS, but they bring the pistol up so they can see the sights before firing.

Some use two hands, some, like me, only use one hand.

Most shooters who use two hands on their pistols will be holding the revolver and pulling the trigger with one hand while the other hand is cocking the hammer.

Slip hammering is allowed. Slip hammering is a two handed technique where the trigger is held pulled back by one hand, and the other hand cocks the hammer and releases it, allowing the hammer to fall as soon as it is released.

In fact, watching a really fast shooter in CAS it is impossible to tell whether he is slip hammering, or is just very fast pulling the trigger.

yep! broke the lock a few months ago and the lock spring 2 nights ago

been doing a lot of slip hammer practice.

but Parts are on the WAY!!!

 

[Mark_Mark]