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Effingham

A-List Customer
Messages
415
Location
Indiana
I've come to the conclusion I have a problem.

Hi, my name is Tony, and I'm a gunaholic.

(Would that make me "a friend of Sam's"?)
 

twaits

New in Town
Messages
30
Location
Windham, Maine
Here's a 1915 Colt Army Special that I turned into a Fitz Special today. It started life as a $170 parts gun with a cracked forcing cone. I replaced the barrel with a snub barrel, had my gunsmith put a sight on it and fix the mechanical issues, then today I hacked it up. I've got a little over $300 into it including what I paid for it originally. Nice little blaster for not a lot of money.

Makes me want to say 'Myyahh, you coppers will never take me alive see?"

Here it is before the mods:

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And after:

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Rathdown

Practically Family
Messages
572
Location
Virginia
I would think that the rough nylon that covers the holster would tend to abrade the finish of the gun faster than a leather holster...
 

Rathdown

Practically Family
Messages
572
Location
Virginia
I am sure that kydex (sp?), wrapped in nylon, lined with sponge rubber (or what ever) does make a "technically" better holster. But, when compared to the belt and holster worn by my father in the 1930s, I can't help but feel somehow cheated by these technological marvels. "Blue Steel & Ballistic Plastic" just isn't quite the same as "Blue Steel & Gun Leather"...
 

Rathdown

Practically Family
Messages
572
Location
Virginia
In my book any holster is better than no holster... that said, most gun shops have a box of old holsters kicking around somewhere, and with a bit of scrounging a good holster (ie: leather) can usually be found for around $30. Likewise, a "HOLSTER WANTED" ad on a 3x5 card can usually be thumb tacked on the bulletin board of your local police station-- you'd be amazed the stuff that turns up this way. E-bay is another excellent source for vintage era holsters at reasonable prices ...
 
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Pappyb23

New in Town
Messages
17
Location
Chicago IL
It seems that nylon is becoming the new standard in gun shops by me, even the Chicago police have adopted nylon rigs. It's a shame if you ask me I was and still am a fan of leather holsters, especially for revolvers.
 

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