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Post by naphtali on Jul 27, 2010 21:26:28 GMT -5
For Freedom Arms Model 97s are there holsters that are similar to the exceptionally stripped down holsters for semiautomatics, called the Yaqui Slide? If not for M97s, perhaps for Single Action Army and its clones because the revolvers are nearly identical in size and profile.
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Post by erich on Jul 27, 2010 21:45:46 GMT -5
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Post by naphtali on Jul 28, 2010 0:53:48 GMT -5
If a Yaqui Slide is what I think it is, this isn't very close. To what I refer resembles a couple of layers of leather between which the handgun slips. The leather strips of the slide are only slightly larger than the belt to which it fits. . . . Did I describe a Yaqui Slide? |
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Post by Mountaineer on Jul 28, 2010 4:51:32 GMT -5
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Post by Frank V on Jul 28, 2010 9:00:24 GMT -5
I have found that some holsters designed for the 1911 will fit a (SA Colt size). I've tried the slide holster & I have had the ejector rod hang up on the bottom of holster just often enough to not trust it in a carry situation.
The Mernickle holster Erich showed is a VERY good holster, I have two. I'd use it instead.
Frank
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Post by coyote on Jul 28, 2010 9:42:43 GMT -5
having used a Milt Sparks 1911 Yaqui on and off for years, i would only suggest someone using one around the house or shop. even sitting down in a chair can cause the firearm to pop out of the holster if the muzzle catches on the arm of the chair. its best for someone who is constantly putting the gun on and off, yet just standing around doing nothing physical.
and i agree with Frank that the ejector would too easily catch on that sort of design.
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Post by naphtali on Jul 28, 2010 12:04:23 GMT -5
Many thanks for calling out ejector rod button hang-up potential. I had not considered this.
Okay, slide configuration is out. I need to look for something that snaps onto a belt, snap fastener(s) being above the belt to assure that drawing will not bring holster with.
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Parenthetically, this holster is intended for when I'm on my back porch, reading, or puffing on a cigar and reading, or casting bullets. Why, you might reasonably ask? I have seen grizzlies across the street and two houses down, have had a puma in my backyard discussing dinner arrangements with a whitetail. And the previous owner of my home had the backyard fence electrified. I disconnected power to the fence while leaving the signs: WARNING! Electrified fence. I figure the bears are too stupid to realize the fence is no longer powered.
I have superb built-to-order holsters for my handguns from Wes Daems (7X Leather in Ennis, Montana) that are intended for my 2.25-inch holster belts. They are inappropriate for such impromptu wear.
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Post by derekr on Jul 28, 2010 12:14:18 GMT -5
I have found that some holsters designed for the 1911 will fit a (SA Colt size). I've tried the slide holster & I have had the ejector rod hang up on the bottom of holster just often enough to not trust it in a carry situation. The Mernickle holster Erich showed is a VERY good holster, I have two. I'd use it instead. Frank I have occasionally used a Hume JIT slide designed for a 1911 to carry my Ruger Single-Six. Not too bad for knocking around the farm. I also have an IWB for a 4 5/8 Blackhawk that does a resonable job on my fullsize 1911. |
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Post by jimmarch on Jul 28, 2010 15:29:28 GMT -5
Anything with decent sights could also hang up there. Traditional SAA/Vaquero-class sights wouldn't be a problem but anything larger with a "base" to it could hang up if you try swinging the barrel up too early as you well might in an emergency.
Overall, not a good idea.
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Post by paul105 on Jul 28, 2010 16:08:15 GMT -5
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Post by paul105 on Jul 28, 2010 16:14:39 GMT -5
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Post by coyote on Jul 28, 2010 16:55:32 GMT -5
.... Parenthetically, this holster is intended for when I'm on my back porch, reading, or puffing on a cigar and reading, or casting bullets. Why, you might reasonably ask? I have seen grizzlies...pumas... here's a Milt Sparks HSR that i wear daily for exactly the same reasons. while not a "clip-on", it is simple & minimalist. best of all, it fast to get the firearm out: no snaps or safeties, yet tension is fully adjustable to my preference. (FYI - this one was made for a 3.5" bbl).  |
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Post by Mountaineer on Jul 28, 2010 19:26:10 GMT -5
+1 on the Milt Sparks HSR. That's the way I'd go if it were me.
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Post by cubrock on Jul 28, 2010 22:15:17 GMT -5
Barranti Leather has made a slide-type holster specifically for the single action. Looked like it would work right smart when I had it in hand for some pictures.
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Post by naphtali on Jul 29, 2010 10:44:44 GMT -5
Slide-on holsters are the antithesis of what I'm trying to do. I'm left-handed and wear belts conventionally. Were I to wear a strong-side slide-on holster, I'd need to remove the belt to put holster on or remove it. Of course, were a cross-draw used, problem disappears.
When wearing the gear Wes Daems created for me, both 4.25- and 5.5-inch M97s disappear in terms of discomfort or inconvenience. I would just feel a little silly wearing all the gear around the house. And I have no need to wear a "gat" inside.
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I may wind up just having Wes make precisely what I want for the 4.25-incher. The prices for off-the-shelf are remarkably similar to what Wes would want for built-to-order.
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