Holster Question

[steveb]

Right now my BH Ft is riding in a plain nylon field holster, actually looks kinda good, black nylon and the black stock grips. Am leaning towards a Lawrence/ Tom Threepersons holster. Like the simplicity. Can somebody post a pic of the back ? Interested in seeing how belt is dealt with. Also, have an Amish cobbler/harness maker that I may propose a job to. steve b

[Frank V]

Steve, I don't have one nor can I post pictures, but I have seen them & the belt loop is folded over & stitched. It's practical, strong, & thinner than some methods. It'll last for years. I have a Bianchi Lawman that is built similar & it's a good method.
The Threepersons is a classic of holsters, I think you'll like it & the Ruger deserves it. The holster maker Simply Rugged makes one that is nice too. Check out their web.
Frank

PS: www.simplyrugged.com
They are listed in the links section too, give them a look. Their holster is the old Lorence #120 which is very similar. Elmer Keith really liked the #120.
FV

[Cannon]

Here's one from the back. As Frank said, there's just a flap of leather folded over and stitched down to form the belt loop.




Here's the same holster from the front:

[steveb]

Thanks Cannon ! Thats some very nice wood on them stocks. steve b

[Cannon]

Thanks, Steve. My brother made those for my daughter. Here's the other side -- notice anything missing?



That little gun also has a one-off steel ERH he machined from bar stock.

[COR]

Great grips he made there...you gonna elaborate more or is it a family secret ;D

I'm just curious how they fit and stay put...and I wonder if he'd consider ever doing it again? ;D

Great leather and grips and the ERH is a work too. You've got a pretty talented gene pool goin...Thanks for sharing those.

[Cannon]

Here's a really poor picture of the butt of the gun showing the only visible hardware.

The screw you see is threaded through the flat on a nut that is inlet into the back side of that grip. The other grip has a stud inlet that extends through the middle of that nut.

The tip of the screw engages a groove in that stud. The side of the groove is angled so that tightening the screw pulls the stud further into the nut, squeezing the grips in tight against the frame.

[ezekiel38]

Pretty cool. What a novel approach. America the place where we can think outside the box.