Recommend a holster for a Taylor 1873 Please !

[Hokkmike]

Purchased a Taylor & Company 1873 Outlaw Legacy revolver with a 4.75 inch barrel in .45(LC).

I don't want The whole western belt and holster rig but would like to get a good quality holster to put on my pants belt that will not be too rough and wear down the bluing.

Any suggestions?

I have yet to fire the gun and will write a little report when I do so.....

 

[red rick]

Galco has one in stock for $118 dollars and you can get 15% off of that . It will still get holster wear if you use it regularly over time . I call it character .

Black Hills Leather has a nice looking cross draw holster for $100 and you can get a 10% discount . There is a 6 week wait time .

 

[Dave T]

For what you seem to be describing I'd recommend the Simply Rugged pancake holsters. They are secure, protective, and yet readily accessible.

Dave

 

[GJeffB]

I've been a big fan of member CraigC 's work. No affiliation, yada yada. Search his user name for examples, or https://www.etsy.com/shop/GraveyardJackLeather [wait! Mods, are links allowed? If not, please delete and I can redirect]
Really fine hand crafted and tooled work, very reasonably priced for custom work.

-jb, yes, I have one on order

 

[SteadyD]

If @CraigC can make you one, I’d go with him, without question. Excellent work.

 

[bannockburn]

Another fan of CraigC's work!

A real craftsman when it comes to leather work and pays considerable attention to detail.

 

[doubleh]

Another + for CraigC. He made me change my mind about border stamped holsters.

I have a Taylor & Company 44 mag that I have been intending to make a holster for but can't make up my mind on the design. One of these days I'll get it done though.

 

[Armored farmer]

If CraigC is swamped check ebay for Azula single action holsters. They are quality holsters. I don't have a single action version...buy I do have one for my python.

Several colors and styles for single action.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

that will not be too rough and wear down the bluing.

Howdy

If that is your concern I strongly suggest you get a lined holster. Lined holsters usually use suede for the lining, which is less likely to wear the blue on your revolver.

Lined holsters are not cheap, the extra labor makes them more expensive.

A few years ago I splurged on a lined Slim Jim holster from El Paso Saddlery for an antique Smith and Wesson New Model Number Three. I had it lined, and paid a little bit extra for border stamping. I liked it so much that when I bought a second antique New Model #3 I had another holster made just like the first, so I could bring the pair to Cowboy Action matches.









I just checked the El Paso website, and today this holster goes for $99, lining it adds $35. The border stamping adds $45.

I cannot recommend El Paso highly enough. Each holster is custom made, you have a choice of right or left, barrel length, in addition to how wide a belt it will hang from. Well worth the extra cost for a fine revolver, in my book.

El Paso has plenty of designs that will fit your Taylors 1873, which appears to simply be a replica of the Colt Single Action Army.

Check out the El Paso website, they have lots of options in both traditional designs and more modern designs that will fit a SAA.

https://epsaddlery.com/

 

[AlexanderA]

I'm a fan of the vintage Hunter holsters. The one you want for the 4.75" SAA is the model 1100-40. There are new ones available on ebay for $75.

 

[CraigC]

I can certainly do one! I just don't believe in linings. I believe in making them fit right and that is the biggest factor in preventing finish wear. If you still want a lining, I have no problem recommending El Paso Saddlery.

And thanks all for the kind words!

 

[Hokkmike]

Great replies. Checking every link posted. Thank you guys.....

 

[Armored farmer]

Let us know who won.......err..I mean...which you choose!

 

[BigBlue 94]

Another vote for Hunter and El Paso. Or CraigC of course!

 

[BobWright]

I find that the pancake style holster carries the gun a mite too high for me, using a 4 5/8" carrying a Ruger Blackhawk. I have holsters from both Craig and Doc Barranti. I prefer no retention strap nor thong, and an open toe holster. I carry daily.

This No. 1 Shuck from Doc Barranti is among my favorites:



The two darker ones are from CraigC. They are special order and are variations of the Tom Threepersons design:



I asked Doc Barranti to make me a holster based on his No.1 Shuck but having the cuff, or band, as on his Ethan Edwards model:



I bought this Tom Threepersons from El Paso Saddelry, but found the forward cant is too much for me, as I cannot reach the hammer when I grasp the gun:



Craig, Doc Barranti, and El Paso Saddlery are all excellent makers, though El Paso is more reluctant to deviate from fixed patterns and are not truly custom makers.

Bob Wright

 

[StrawHat]

Before the ThreePersons was the original concealment holster of the Texas Ranger, the Sunday Scabbard. It evolved into the Brill and then to the 3P. The fit is such there is no wear on the handgun as it does not move in the holster until you draw it. There are only a couple of craftsmen that can still make a proper one. Here is one for a SAA,



I pulled this image from another forum. I do not know the maker but he got most of the pattern points correct. These are not easy to make. I have had several built for my double action revolvers and three of the craftsmen said they will not make another. I am trying to convince another craftsman to try them but he has enough on his plate.


Here is one for a 1911,



This is marked Brill and was probably made by Kluge, the chief designer for the Brill Company.

Here is one for my EDC, a S&W Model 22-4.




The fit of the welt to the frame is what locks the handgun in place.

Kevin

 

[BobWright]

As to the Brill design, Doc Barranti still offers such a critter, calling it, I believe, the Ranger Model. Mine has too much cant for me, and that added length makes it too long when for a 4 5/8" Ruger. Too long when seated in my car.



Bob Wright

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

I like el paso but you might check out Kirkpatrick leather and Tucker gun leather as well if you are shopping.

I have one of each ad I think they are all very good

 

[Hokkmike]

Many more good response. The pics are like candy - thanks....

 

[jeepnik]

Or you could go here.
http://www.levergunleather.com/
He does really good work.

 

[Tallinar]

Big fan of Simply Rugged for revolver holsters. I’ve purchased 7 or 8 holsters from Rob over the years. Always my first go to.

Here’s my Sourdough Pancake for my 4 5/8” Vaquero, and cross draw Cattleman for my 7.5” NM Blackhawk.

The Vaquero sees fairly regular OWB concealed carry under a loose untucked shirt or sweatshirt.

 

[CraigC]

Rob Leahy does great work as well. I finally got one of his last year.