Shoulder Holsters

Andiana · Post by **Andiana** » Sun May 09, 2004 1:31 am

Though non of the Indy characters actually wore one, they were pretty popular in the Era.

In the Mummy and the Mummy Returns, and The League of Extrodinary Characters, the two starts (Rick and Sawer) both wore dual pair shoulder holsters. Does anyone know a website where to purchase a dual shoulder holster? (I am looking in the price range of $1 - $100)

P.S - These holsters would complete the hero chracter's costume in my new film!

Thanx for any help!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun May 09, 2004 11:14 am

Try a local gun shop.

TheReverend · Post by **TheReverend** » Sun May 09, 2004 4:31 pm

I think Lee Keppler at Adventure Supply offers shoulder holsters as well, might wanna check them out.

http://www.adventure-supply.com

It's located under "urban gear" I don't know if they do dual holsters or not

Andiana · Post by **Andiana** » Sun May 09, 2004 4:54 pm

Keppler doesn't exactly have what I'm looking for, but thanx IndyCoil!

Glurrk · Post by **Glurrk** » Sun May 09, 2004 10:00 pm

Indy148, try this website:

www.nevadagunleather.com

Happy Hunting!

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon May 10, 2004 10:15 am

El Paso Saddlery is a good custom maker too. They made my first Indy flap holster that I STILL carry, and they cataloged several versions of shoulder holsters as well. They can be reached at 915-544-2233. Great company, and have been around since the 1870's. I give them two thumbs up. Regards. Michaelson

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Mon May 10, 2004 12:36 pm

If you can't find a double shoulder holster you could always get one left hand and one right hand holster and remove the straps on the non-holster side and connect them together with matching leather strips. That's what Rick O'Connell's holsters looked like to me.

Luke

IndyMac · Post by **IndyMac** » Thu May 13, 2004 7:34 am

Although somewhat out of your price range, copies of the Last Man Standing rig turn up on Gunbroker.com.

I used Skywlrkinc's method and joined 2 Bianchi X15 shoulder rigs. Works ok for field use, although a tad bulky for true concealment. Thse holsters can usually be picked up on Ebay for a reasonable price and have the advantage of being suitable for both revolvers and autos.

IndianaFist · Post by **IndianaFist** » Thu May 13, 2004 9:17 am

Here's a nylon set for 40 bucks!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 36586&rd=1
Maybe you could build something from this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW
I think leather is going to run you alot more money than your set out to spend. Also what guns is your movie indy going to carry?

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Thu May 13, 2004 9:48 am

Although I can truly recommend Uncle Mike's for quality (I have had an UM nylon shoulder rig for 14 yrs) I don't believe that they have any leather offerings. But if you do go that route, they are very durable.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu May 13, 2004 9:49 am

True, nylon would probably be cheaper, but a leather holster is haelthier for your gun. It allows it to breathe more, whereas the nylon may keep unwanted moisture from escaping. My two pennies, anyway.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu May 13, 2004 10:25 am

It's one of the 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. I have read exactly the opposite regarding leather vs. nylon, as leather can leach out tanning acids, and if the gun is left in the holster to long, can actually etch the bluing, or worse, start rust pits. It's one of those topics in the gun field that has it's strong supporters in both camps. (sound familiar?

) I have used both, and with care, BOTH are a good choice, with neither really showing a preference to the startup of rust if you're properly caring for your gear. (see, I even preach non-distressing when talking guns!

) That said, leather is going to be a lot heavier than the nylon, and have to admit I'm more aware of my rig after a day of carry when I have worn leather than when I've worn nylon. As I've gotten older, I've found I'm preferring lighter and lighter weight gear.

Regards. Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu May 13, 2004 10:53 am

Good point. Personally, I'd prefer the vintage look of the leather holsters for vintage guns, but for an everyday carry of a more modern weapon, I think I'd probably go either/or. Now, for my basket hilt claymore, that's a different matter altogether... with the exception it's not a very concealable piece.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:28 am

I imagine the drag mark you leave behind as you walk with it is a dead give away as well!

Regards. Michaelson

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:48 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:True, nylon would probably be cheaper, but a leather holster is haelthier for your gun. It allows it to breathe more, whereas the nylon may keep unwanted moisture from escaping. My two pennies, anyway.

Bink,

I hate it when I have to give one of my guns CPR or a Heimlich maneuver or something.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Thu May 13, 2004 1:33 pm

I always thought Jones wore a Sholder Holster for his Browning in Marion's bar.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu May 13, 2004 3:39 pm

Bink,

I hate it when I have to give one of my guns CPR or a Heimlich maneuver or something.

Yeah, Bufflehead, blow down the barrel and see what happens.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:06 pm

Renderking Fisk wrote:I always thought Jones wore a Sholder Holster for his Browning in Marion's bar.

I think he holstered it in his pants. Just like on the ship.

Andiana · Post by **Andiana** » Sat May 15, 2004 9:26 pm

Shoulder Hoslter problem solved guys. Thanx for all the help!

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:22 pm

How did you solve it?

Luke

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:37 pm

You're killing us here. How did you solve it? Pics?

Andiana · Post by **Andiana** » Mon May 17, 2004 7:13 pm

Well, I went down to my local Army Surplus Store, and looked in the holster section. I didn't get the doible version, but I got a real nifty velcro version that fits me perfect (the leather one was too big for me, I tired one on). I will post pics soon!

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:17 pm

Congrats... though I'm a bit sad that the leather one didn't work out for you.

Andiana · Post by **Andiana** » Tue May 18, 2004 12:58 am

I hate being young

- "Do not be sad Dr. Jones, you will soon joining us".