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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 30, 2023 13:06:12 GMT
Nothing fancy, just Triple K leather, but I’ve picked up some load bearing gear over the last few months for my cowboy guns. Got a .38 caliber bandolier for my 1892 lever action, a .45 caliber cartridge belt, and a California slim Jim holster for my 1860 mason conversion. I sold my Pietta 1873 on consignment because I just didn’t like it much compared to my 1860 and .45 colt is far too expensive for me, so I’m switching over to .38/.357, but definitely keeping the 1860 still. The leather isn’t as orange as the picture makes it seem, it’s light walnut brown but the south Texas sunrise really reflected off of it. I intend to get another bandolier to wear them crossed, a .38 or .357 revolver (haven’t decided exactly what model yet) and a .38 cartridge belt and holster for it when I get it. Attachments:
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Aug 30, 2023 13:56:07 GMT
Nothing wrong with Triple K stuff. Are you planning to shoot Cowboy Action in the future?
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 30, 2023 14:41:04 GMT
Nothing wrong with Triple K stuff. Are you planning to shoot Cowboy Action in the future? Possibly. There's nothing in my area, but further north there's plenty. Would be fun to do.
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Aug 30, 2023 18:17:38 GMT
Nothing wrong with Triple K stuff. Are you planning to shoot Cowboy Action in the future? Possibly. There's nothing in my area, but further north there's plenty. Would be fun to do. It is indeed! Some of the friendliest people I've ever met. The first event I ever attended, I showed up without anything (just to watch) and at least three people offered me their guns to shoot after the match.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 31, 2023 7:41:04 GMT
Possibly. There's nothing in my area, but further north there's plenty. Would be fun to do. It is indeed! Some of the friendliest people I've ever met. The first event I ever attended, I showed up without anything (just to watch) and at least three people offered me their guns to shoot after the match. Awesome! I think it would be an absolute blast. I’m a bit clumsy for quick draw competitions but I might be able to be competitive in target shooting with more practice and training.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 31, 2023 14:05:48 GMT
Got a few pics with the duster and 1860 this morning before it got too hot.
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Post by pgandy on Aug 31, 2023 14:45:14 GMT
I forgot about my drover. It’s stored in a bag in my closet. Made in Australia it was a terrific coat. I never bought the liner, after all I live in the tropics. I equated it to my M-65 jacket, and in some ways better due to the length. I did some years later buy a heavy plastic slicker cut along the same lines that folded into a smaller package better suited for my backpack. However, that one failed to breathe and for extended use was no better than a poncho due to condensation. At least the condensation was warmer than the rain. After a while the water proofing aged and needed reapplying. I used a wax for that purpose that replaced linseed oil. I had a bit of difficulty there, as I had no hair dryer to apply heat while applying and though I heated the wax on the stove it would cool, solidifying while applying. With sufficient clothing underneath, I felt confident in facing the harshest weather. I did have to unfasten the lowest buttons to walk up a mountain even so, it kept me dry coming down just below my boot tops.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 31, 2023 14:54:17 GMT
I forgot about my drover. It’s stored in a bag in my closet. Made in Australia it was a terrific coat. I never bought the liner, after all I live in the tropics. I equated it to my M-65 jacket, and in some ways better due to the length. I did some years later buy a heavy plastic slicker cut along the same lines that folded into a smaller package better suited for my backpack. However, that one failed to breathe and for extended use was no better than a poncho due to condensation. At least the condensation was warmer than the rain. After a while the water proofing aged and needed reapplying. I used a wax for that purpose that replaced linseed oil. I had a bit of difficulty there, as I had no hair dryer to apply heat while applying and though I heated the wax on the stove it would cool, solidifying while applying. With sufficient clothing underneath, I felt confident in facing the harshest weather. I did have to unfasten the lowest buttons to walk up a mountain even so, it kept me dry coming down just below my boot tops. mine’s oilskin and made by Outback Trading Company. Feels high quality and very resistant to the elements, sun included. It technically breathes (significantly better than a really cheap one I had before) but the sheer humidity here still wreaks havoc. It’s about the only widely available quality duster in my size (men’s extra small).
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Post by pgandy on Aug 31, 2023 15:01:25 GMT
Of all of the coats I've owned, that drover and the M-65 are my favourites.
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Post by howler on Aug 31, 2023 16:52:45 GMT
Got a few pics with the duster and 1860 this morning before it got too hot. I was eyeballing the duster from Outback years ago. That, your pistol, and binging on the Hell On Wheels TV show (now midway through season 3) is getting me interested in that whole look.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 31, 2023 18:34:16 GMT
Got a few pics with the duster and 1860 this morning before it got too hot. I was eyeballing the duster from Outback years ago. That, your pistol, and binging on the Hell On Wheels TV show (now midway through season 3) is getting me interested in that whole look. I highly recommend it, even just to wear around your house. Makes me feel so cool, and the duster is very useful in winter here.
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Post by Lord Newport on Aug 31, 2023 19:01:50 GMT
Cowboy load bearing gear... Triple K is solid quality traditional leather kit. Getting ready to head out into the Sequoia National Forrest...just in case of black bears, big cats as well as 2 legged critters. In photos; a .44 cal S&W 629 Mountain Gun in a Bianchi strong side OWB holster (under jacket) and the 30-30 Winchester model 94 from 1924 in a custom scabbard. I have since gone on to a new horse and like you, decided to standardize my ammo and have retired the 30-30, going to a Browning B-92 in .44 mag to match the revolver. Historically, there was a trend with cowboys to have revolver and rifle chambered to same caliber.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 31, 2023 19:35:52 GMT
Cowboy load bearing gear... Triple K is solid quality traditional leather kit. Getting ready to head out into the Sequoia National Forrest...just in case of black bears, big cats as well as 2 legged critters. In photos; a .44 cal S&W 629 Mountain Gun in a Bianchi strong side OWB holster (under jacket) and the 30-30 Winchester model 94 from 1924 in a custom scabbard. I have since gone on to a new horse and like you, decided to standardize my ammo and have retired the 30-30, going to a Browning B-92 in .44 mag to match the revolver. Historically, there was a trend with cowboys to have revolver and rifle chambered to same caliber. Very very nice! I have a good real life friend who still has his (great?) grandfather’s 30-30...1894 I believe. Still works perfectly and is center mass accurate out to at least 100 yards, maybe 300, forget which, even in his non-sharpshooter hands.
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Sept 1, 2023 1:51:06 GMT
That horse is gorgeous!
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Post by tera on Sept 1, 2023 2:19:04 GMT
Very fine choices on both the S&W and the classic Winchester. Those old ones are worth a pretty penny these days.
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Post by Lord Newport on Sept 2, 2023 17:25:13 GMT
Very fine choices on both the S&W and the classic Winchester. Those old ones are worth a pretty penny these days. Yeah I have collected a few old model 94's 1914 to 1958. Its so cool that they have survived use and time to still function as designed and yet show their age...if only they could talk and tell of where they have been and what they have done.
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Post by nerdthenord on Sept 10, 2023 13:07:45 GMT
Got the second .38 caliber bandolier! Attachments:
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Sept 11, 2023 15:58:06 GMT
Does anyone have any personal recommendations for Western/buscadero style leather holsters made for modern pistols (e.g. Beretta 92FS, or FNX-45 Tactical)?
I know it seems like a strange request, but anyone who knows me will acknowledge that I'm prone to mashing concepts together into unconventional hybrids.
I've inherited some firearms that I probably would never have purchased on my own, but they have sentimental value to me, so they stay. If I'm going to do more than leave these things in a safe, I want them to be strapped out in cool leathery cowboy goodness.
I'm already prepared for the possibility that I may need to make holsters like I want for these recently acquired pistols, and I'm not really sure that I'm willing to spend thousands of dollars a pop on pistol holsters, when I can get serviceable Kydex OWB/belt holsters for under $200 USD.
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Post by nerdthenord on Sept 12, 2023 2:53:24 GMT
Does anyone have any personal recommendations for Western/buscadero style leather holsters made for modern pistols (e.g. Beretta 92FS, or FNX-45 Tactical)? I know it seems like a strange request, but anyone who knows me will acknowledge that I'm prone to mashing concepts together into unconventional hybrids. I've inherited some firearms that I probably would never have purchased on my own, but they have sentimental value to me, so they stay. If I'm going to do more than leave these things in a safe, I want them to be strapped out in cool leathery cowboy goodness. I'm already prepared for the possibility that I may need to make holsters like I want for these recently acquired pistols, and I'm not really sure that I'm willing to spend thousands of dollars a pop on pistol holsters, when I can get serviceable Kydex OWB/belt holsters for under $200 USD. I swear I’ve seen some leather drop holsters on Etsy, but they were more 90s tactical thigh holsters made of leather than true cowboy style. I was looking for a leather drop holster for my Glock 19 a while back and found a few, but they were fairly expensive so I disregarded them for the time.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Sept 12, 2023 12:28:14 GMT
Does anyone have any personal recommendations for Western/buscadero style leather holsters made for modern pistols (e.g. Beretta 92FS, or FNX-45 Tactical)? I know it seems like a strange request, but anyone who knows me will acknowledge that I'm prone to mashing concepts together into unconventional hybrids. I've inherited some firearms that I probably would never have purchased on my own, but they have sentimental value to me, so they stay. If I'm going to do more than leave these things in a safe, I want them to be strapped out in cool leathery cowboy goodness. I'm already prepared for the possibility that I may need to make holsters like I want for these recently acquired pistols, and I'm not really sure that I'm willing to spend thousands of dollars a pop on pistol holsters, when I can get serviceable Kydex OWB/belt holsters for under $200 USD. I swear I’ve seen some leather drop holsters on Etsy, but they were more 90s tactical thigh holsters made of leather than true cowboy style. I was looking for a leather drop holster for my Glock 19 a while back and found a few, but they were fairly expensive so I disregarded them for the time. Since my earlier post I've found a few different sites selling what I'm wanting, but it appears to be made out of endangered species leather, or at least that's the only way my brain has made sense of their five figure prices. I've done enough leather work in the past that I'm not intimidated by the prospect of making my own, but it sure would have been nice to be able to just use money instead of time. I'll create a project thread here when I get around to starting things off. <sigh>
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