Keppler Raiders Holster & Gunbelt arrived!!

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:41 pm

Here's my latest pieces of gear, a Lee Keppler 'Raiders' holster and gunbelt.

The flash of the camera makes the holster look more orange than it really is and it makes the belt look purple when in reality it's a cordovan color.

Leather is very nice with a heavily oiled finish. As someone who has other custom made holsters, I found Lee's holster to be of a very high quality. His holster is based on an original screen used holster so it's design features should be pretty SA.

His turn around time was also very quick.

The belt buckle and keeper are very SA as is the whip holder.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how this setup ages and distresses over time.

Overall I'm very pleased. Thanks again Lee.

Holster- $80.00
Gunbelt- $60.00
Shipping- $10.00

Lee Keppler- 1-619-647-6744

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:51 pm

I wish my belt looked like that... my parents bought mine from western stage props for my birthday, and the smallest size in stock was/is huge on me, and I had to add a whole slew of extra holes to make it fit. But yours looks great!

-KB

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:07 pm

Thanks man. It'll only look better and better over time too as the leather dulls and breaks in.

lbnlaxer · Post by **lbnlaxer** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:33 pm

Mechanic,
What day did you order?

IndyLax

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:03 pm

That gunbelt DOES look really nice.... does he offer them in the Raiders style but without the whipholder permanently attached?

Shane

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:04 pm

He received my money order on a Monday and he shipped it out that Saturday and I received it today (Wednesday). Pretty quick. He must have had everything in stock.

RobocopIndy · Post by **RobocopIndy** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:22 pm

Nice Mechanic. Lee called me today for a belt size confirmation... hopefully my order will be out soon. I ordered on 7/11:

1 - Raiders style bag strap
1 - Raiders style gun belt
1 - Raiders style holster

Lee Keppler · Post by **Lee Keppler** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:23 pm

Just an FYI, I do belts in any size you want.

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:45 am

Lee......Lee......don't forget meeee...... Mechanic, you lucky dog! I ordered mine just about a
month ago ( checked the front porch again this afternoon, no box yet.

) I suspect that Lee's
been awfully busy getting everyone's orders filled, not to mention his new fedoras that'll be
hitting the streets soon. That holster looks awfully nice - can't wait to get mine! Oh well,
time to grab a snack outta the fridge, get a lawnchair, and resume my vigil by the mailbox.

:junior:

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:36 pm

Lee, would you please share the story behind "based on a screen used holster"? - There are some thing that I see differently on screen (for example the depth of the groves) and I haven't read your story before, which is why I'm curious. Would you mind sharing?

Thanks,

Marc

Bazza · Post by **Bazza** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:45 pm

Looks great, Jared....Nice addition to the gear collection!!!

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:59 pm

Thanks guys. That's why I joined this forum in the first place, to glean some knowledge and share whatever I can.

Take care.

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:02 am

Finally, my Keppler arriveth!

Just got here yesterday - now my S&W has somewhere to sleep! Photos don't do these
suckers justice - you've got to see them in person to appreciate the fine craftsmanship.
The best part for me is the color. Now I'm no expert on SA shades and tones, but this
just looks right. Not too red, not too brown. Kind of like Mechanic said, a cordovan - it
even has a slightly weathered look to it despite the sheen. Overall, I am very pleased
with this holster - a fine product. Thanks again, Lee! :junior:

Bazza · Post by **Bazza** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:42 am

Looks GREAT, Solent.....Congrats on the purchase!!!!

Alkali Jones · Post by **Alkali Jones** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:16 am

Just got here yesterday - now my S&W has somewhere to sleep!

Hey Solent Mk III,
You don't mean to store your revolver in that holster, do you? I understand that would be bad. Oh, and I'm quite jealous, beautiful Smith.
Dan S

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:26 am

Nah. Just long enough for the holster to mold a bit to the gun ( which shouldn't take long
at all, it already fits like a glove ) Thanks for the compliment, Alkali! Yeah, I like it too. :junior:

Indiana Rich · Post by **Indiana Rich** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:33 pm

Hi,

Does anyone know what the proper size of an Indy gun belt should be? I wear a 36 pants.....what should the size of my Indy gun belt be so that it hangs properly?

Thanks

IR

milcol · Post by **milcol** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:25 am

I would like to purchase a Lee Keppler holster but have lost his phone number would someone kindly post his address or number in order that i may contact him.
Thanks

JimL · Post by **JimL** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:30 am

His number was posted above...

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:45 am

Lee, would you please share the story behind "based on a screen used holster"? - There are some thing that I see differently on screen (for example the depth of the groves) and I haven't read your story before, which is why I'm curious. Would you mind sharing?

Nobody? Lee? Anybody?

Keppler Raiders Holster & Gunbelt arrived!!

Keppler Raiders Holster & Gunbelt arrived!!

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