What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
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What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Hi guys, I don't get on the board to often these days.... work and family keep me busy. I'm looking to just finalise on a few pieces to bring my overall Indy gear to a point I'm satisfied.
One thing is the Raiders holster. I advertised in the WTB for a Wade Egan as I always wanted one but at the time only managed to pick up his gunbelt, whip holder and bag strap and many years ago I ordered a holster and gunbelt from Lee Kepler but unfortunately he sent it to the wrong address and wouldn't honour sending to the correct address.
Ive picked up an Adventurebilt holster and while its well made the colour was quite orange and came up ok with some weathering and dying but was suited for a longer barrel so the proportions are a bit off. I would like something the correct dimensions.
I also have an early Todds and think it's pretty good, the leathers quite thick compared to authentic holsters Ive handled and want something a bit thinner.
Hopefully this isn't coming across too crazy. A lot of the vendors I dealt with years ago are now gone and new vendors have come along but Im not up to date with what's around now. Read a few reviews on current holsters, guys being unhappy with colours specifically so I wanted to know what you gents suggest and whats on the market from who?
Josh
One thing is the Raiders holster. I advertised in the WTB for a Wade Egan as I always wanted one but at the time only managed to pick up his gunbelt, whip holder and bag strap and many years ago I ordered a holster and gunbelt from Lee Kepler but unfortunately he sent it to the wrong address and wouldn't honour sending to the correct address.
Ive picked up an Adventurebilt holster and while its well made the colour was quite orange and came up ok with some weathering and dying but was suited for a longer barrel so the proportions are a bit off. I would like something the correct dimensions.
I also have an early Todds and think it's pretty good, the leathers quite thick compared to authentic holsters Ive handled and want something a bit thinner.
Hopefully this isn't coming across too crazy. A lot of the vendors I dealt with years ago are now gone and new vendors have come along but Im not up to date with what's around now. Read a few reviews on current holsters, guys being unhappy with colours specifically so I wanted to know what you gents suggest and whats on the market from who?
Josh
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Make it Jones has received very positive reviews.
http://www.makeitjones.co.uk/indiana-jo ... r/holsters" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Indiana Jeff
http://www.makeitjones.co.uk/indiana-jo ... r/holsters" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Indiana Jeff
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Magnoli has one that's likely comparable to Wade's since he was the last vendor to carry Wade's stuff:
https://www.magnoliclothiers.com/s-w-pi ... p-816.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=68355" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Screencapped Leather and Hats has been around for a while now too:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category ... 438054722/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=67919" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Finally, What Price Glory still offers one that some have had luck distressing and recoloring. This one probably replicates the military-issue "thinness" you mentioned:
http://onlinemilitaria.net/products/527 ... r-Holster/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=62151&hilit=what+price+glory" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.magnoliclothiers.com/s-w-pi ... p-816.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=68355" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Screencapped Leather and Hats has been around for a while now too:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category ... 438054722/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=67919" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Finally, What Price Glory still offers one that some have had luck distressing and recoloring. This one probably replicates the military-issue "thinness" you mentioned:
http://onlinemilitaria.net/products/527 ... r-Holster/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=62151&hilit=what+price+glory" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Of the holsters I personally own I would say makeitjones. However I also want a Magnoli, since everything he makes seems to be top notch!
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Check out El Paso Saddlery. They make a nice full flap holster as well as a Model 1917 specific holster. I use their products.
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
The Todd's Costumes Raiders holster is excellent in my opinion. Also a good option. There are also some on Etsy if you do a search that look very nice as well.
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Not to self-promote, but I make custom Raiders holsters and I'm also doing Webley holsters too now. Much better quality and leather than the larger producers. Happy to answer any questions about my holsters or holsters/leatherwork in general.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/598619877/ ... ve_4&sca=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.etsy.com/listing/835904019/ ... e_active_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.etsy.com/listing/598619877/ ... ve_4&sca=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.etsy.com/listing/835904019/ ... e_active_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
I’m surprised Spade and Archer and Penatent Man aren’t listed.
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Looks really good! I like the smooth edges.baddates1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:53 am Shameless self insert here
https://www.etsy.com/listing/907282835/ ... e_active_1
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
I know in some photos the weather for the Raiders Hoster looks like a Rudy orangish brown color and some scenes it looks like a dark chocolate brown. Or there different holsters used or was it lighting?
Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
Pretty sure it was just lighting.Kyarklover wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:38 pm I know in some photos the weather for the Raiders Hoster looks like a Rudy orangish brown color and some scenes it looks like a dark chocolate brown. Or there different holsters used or was it lighting?
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Re: What's the best Raiders holster on the market now?
So which one is the official color the brown or the orangish