old timey holster?

[CraigC]

well, i'm hoping it will fit the 22/45.
i guess i should have asked but it has been shipped.
now i feel stupid

Let me know if it doesn't fit.

 

[susieqz]

well, i'll modify the heck out of it. i've been looking for this type for months.
don't have an awl tho. i heard about soaking a holster to get it to form to the gunb.
does that work?

 

[Archie]

I think it should fit...

Miss Susie, I have a Ruger (Lite) 22/45 with a 4.5 inch barrel. The outside of the 'barrel' is actually a shroud, and non tapered. Attached is a photo of the pistol in question for your edification. (I don't know if yours is the same or close to being similar.

I do not possess a Government tanker holster. However, I do have a regular G.I. belt holster. My Ruger with 4.5 inch barrel fits the G.I. belt holster. (I checked prior to posting this.) The front sight does rub heavily. Keep in mind the G.I. 1911 or A1 have five inch barrels and a slide somewhat less in circumference.

You mentioned soaking the holster in water to 'fit' the holster to the pistol. Yes. That does work. I find using rubbing alcohol does the same thing to the leather without the risk of rusting the pistol. However, it does have a drying effect on the leather, so after fitting and such, one should apply some sort of lanolin type preservative to the holster to counteract the drying effect of the alcohol.

Oh. When fitting a holster in this manner, don't let the holster completely dry with the pistol inserted. Sometimes the pistol can be stuck rather tightly under those conditions.

 

[Water-Man]

http://gunfightersinc.com/?page_id=251

http://redbeardholsters.com/?products=chester-holster-2

http://www.survivalsheath.com/holsters/index.htm

 

[susieqz]

thanks archie. i managed to get the holster to fit. it was snug, but i wrapped the gun in lots of waxed paper for a few days n now it fits,.
this is exactly what i wanted because it has a round the body strap so you don't need a belt. i don't wear belts much.
i guess most people don't care for this but i can do all sorts of work n the gun is out of the way n safe while i do chores.r

 

[susieqz]

thanks, water. i never found those sites. this will not be the last holster of this type i get.
i tried a shoulder holster, but you can't work in it. i tried a belt holster n it just wasn't comfy.
this is the only style i can use.

 

[Red Cent]

My MKIII will fit most anything that fits a 1911.

 

[susieqz]

yeah, my 22/45 fits the replica US army tanker holster. that was nice to find out.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

This guy does a "doc holiday" style holster.

He is known for his whips and Aussie saddles (where I ran into him)

http://www.aussiesaddle.com/Products/Shootist/Shoulder Holsters.html

 

[susieqz]

thanks corp. those are great prices. i found one at elpaso but it's super expensive.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

thanks corp. those are great prices. i found one at elpaso but it's super expensive.

Sure.
I have no experience with the holsters myself, but I thought you might want the option.

I do have a couple of El Paso holsters and can say that they are probably worth the price. Mine are excellent.

 

[susieqz]

oh, i lust after el paso floral carving, but i have to save up a long time for that.