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Post by jayhawker on Mar 24, 2013 13:00:02 GMT -5
Beautiful examples of the holstermaker's art. But I have a "pet peeve" about current holsters. Revolver holsters for "serious" use have had open trigger guards since lawman/gunfighter Tom Threepersons. In the 1960s, with the popular Combat Shooting which became IPSC, we saw the emergence of the Colt 1911, due to the efforts of Jeff Cooper. While I am a fan of the 1911, its "proof in the arena" was due to rule changes which forced one to use a Colt auto to win. Such as mandatory reloads on the clock. When they first went to 10 shot strings, Thell Reed continued to dominate by using 2 Colt SAs. The result was a rule which outlawed carrying 2 guns. These early SWCPL shoots were live ammo fast draw. Anyway, with the switch to the 1911, cocked and locked, some of the shooters who had switched from DA revolvers were having premature discharges on the draw when they grabbed the trigger at the same time they swiped the thumb safety to off. The solution was to cover the trigger guard. Still a necessary solution when carrying a cocked and locked 1911. But to cover the trigger guard on all holsters, as commonly done, is a "politically correct" solution. Except for the 1911, I prefer my trigger guards open. No disrespect to Mr. B.
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Post by COR on Mar 24, 2013 15:58:09 GMT -5
That is a great rig Woody and I especially like the knife sheath. Great job Doc and a wonderful design! Jayhawker -- My #5 shuck (One of Mr. Barranti's) is true to the Threepersons design...Sorry but Doc may have just shot holes through that PC theory of yours...probably drew from an exposed trigger guard too! You should check ALL of his designs out at www.barrantileather.com Sorry for the thread Hi-jack Woody... |
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Post by Fowler on Mar 24, 2013 18:25:47 GMT -5
Jayhawker the great thing is there are pleanty of holsters that meet your opinion of what a good holster is. So order them and don't turn your nose up at another guys holster that is exactly what he wanted. That's why he ordered that one and not another model.
I personnaly like a holster that covers the trigger guard, just one less thing to get snagged in the woods I think. But honestly having several holsters that cover the trigger and several that don't I don't think that detail makes much difference to the final function.
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Post by Robster on Mar 24, 2013 19:18:30 GMT -5
Great looking stuff woody!!!!!!
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Post by bushog on Mar 24, 2013 19:55:49 GMT -5
I don't know about anybody else but I sure do like the combination of openness for quick access and coverage Mike's designs provide.
Hey Woody, shoot and post a photo of the back of that knife sheath.
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Post by jdpress on Mar 25, 2013 11:48:40 GMT -5
Woody:
What a great match for that new color case hardened old model flat top Ruger with the spectacular Dick Thompson grips!
Doc Barranti's leatherwork is second to none and you sure picked one of his functional holster designs....It will really protect your revolver too!
J.D. Press
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Post by woody on Mar 25, 2013 15:12:04 GMT -5
I don't know about anybody else but I sure do like the combination of openness for quick access and coverage Mike's designs provide. Hey Woody, shoot and post a photo of the back of that knife sheath. Here you go. Backside.  |
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Post by Doc Barranti on Mar 25, 2013 16:40:59 GMT -5
Beautiful examples of the holstermaker's art. But I have a "pet peeve" about current holsters. Revolver holsters for "serious" use have had open trigger guards since lawman/gunfighter Tom Threepersons. In the 1960s, with the popular Combat Shooting which became IPSC, we saw the emergence of the Colt 1911, due to the efforts of Jeff Cooper. While I am a fan of the 1911, its "proof in the arena" was due to rule changes which forced one to use a Colt auto to win. Such as mandatory reloads on the clock. When they first went to 10 shot strings, Thell Reed continued to dominate by using 2 Colt SAs. The result was a rule which outlawed carrying 2 guns. These early SWCPL shoots were live ammo fast draw. Anyway, with the switch to the 1911, cocked and locked, some of the shooters who had switched from DA revolvers were having premature discharges on the draw when they grabbed the trigger at the same time they swiped the thumb safety to off. The solution was to cover the trigger guard. Still a necessary solution when carrying a cocked and locked 1911. But to cover the trigger guard on all holsters, as commonly done, is a "politically correct" solution. Except for the 1911, I prefer my trigger guards open. No disrespect to Mr. B. Nothing politically correct about me! ;D As has already been said, not all my holster models have a covered trigger. It's all about giving folks lots of choices! Who wants just plain vanilla all the time? No offense taken! |
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Post by KRal on Mar 25, 2013 17:49:41 GMT -5
Nice leather, woody! I really like that sheath!
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