Who makes the most accurate LC bag strap?

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:16 pm

Here's a question for everyone, in your opinions, who makes the most accurate 'Last Crusade' bag strap & buckle?

I'm getting another MK VII and I want to do it up LC style.

I haven't spent all that much time looking at the one in the film so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

IndianaBogart · Post by **IndianaBogart** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:23 pm

I think Magnoli offers a pretty accurate one. Most vendors seem to just offer Raiders straps but Magnoli offers Raiders straps (medium brown color, edge grooves, and flat buckle) AND, ToD and LC straps (dark brown color, no edge grooves, and roller buckle)

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:35 pm

Any other vendors out there I should check out?

Anyone?

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:36 pm

I too am in search fot the LC bagstrrap.
I am in search for that really LC look on the strap.

IMO the strap in LC looks almost black and kinda oily and it almost looks like it doesnt have the raw edge on the backside.
it looks smooth in both back and front.

Holt

Nassik · Post by **Nassik** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:40 pm

This strap isn't as easy to come by as the Raiders version is. I know that Magnoli (http://magnolic.ipower.com/catalog/prod ... 8621db7049) offers one but that it's out of stock at the moment. According to their site...
"Both straps are currently out of stock. You may still order this item, and it will ship around the end of July."

I thought that Lee Kepler may offer one as well but I haven't received a response to the e-mail I sent him regarding a LC bag strap yet.

Or if you're willing, you can try to make one. The buckle is the pain to find. My suggestion for it would be to get a 3/4 inch center bar roller buckle (in a silver color) and to remove the prong from it. Then bend the buckle somewhat near the center in order to give it the LC look. Then you'd need the leather strap and two Chicago screws.

It would be a bit of searching to find a leather strap in the length you need. It's supposed to be 20mm (about 3/4") wide and 65" long. Remembering that the ends of the leather strap will be folded over and held closed by Chicago screws (one at each end) I'd recommend a length of about 69" (two inches to fold over on each end). Here's a picture of the buckle on this strap...

I've been looking to add this strap to my MKVII as well and these are the possibilities that I have found so far.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:16 pm

I've been waiting 3 weeks now for my Keppler 'Raiders' bag strap. I know his stuff is great but now that his website pictures don't work anymore I can't see what I'm buying.

Anyone have pics they can share of a Keppler LC strap?

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:35 pm

I just got of the phone with Lee.

we talked about the LC gunbelt and bag strap.

I going to get a LC strap from him.

Lee if you are reading this...thanks for the talk..nice talking gear with you again

kind regards
Eric

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:42 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:I just got of the phone with Lee.

we talked about the LC gunbelt and bag strap.

I going to get a LC strap from him.

Lee if you are reading this...thanks for the talk..nice talking gear with you again

kind regards
Eric

is it 3/4" wide w/ no grooves and roller buckle? price...? I only see Raiders bag strap on his site.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:49 pm

I just got off the phone with him too. He's sending out my Raiders strap soon (fingers crossed) and I will be ordering his LC strap as well.

LC strap has no grooves, just like the Raiders strap and TOD strap did not have grooves. (Regardless of what some people claim). If in doubt about the groove controversy, just ask Lee.

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:05 pm

he's updating the site.

he told me that the price is 30 dollars for a LC strap.

dark.no grooves and LC buckle

bests
Holt

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:23 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:he's updating the site.

he told me that the price is 30 dollars for a LC strap.

dark.no grooves and LC buckle

bests
Holt

how wide?

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:12 pm

i dont know...he said to me that they were accurate in every detail to the LC strap.

I take his word for it...he's a man with knowledge you know

bests
Holt

IndyMo · Post by **IndyMo** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:19 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:i dont know...he said to me that they were accurate in every detail to the LC strap.

I take his word for it...he's a man with knowledge you know

bests
Holt

I agree - Lee has done his homework when it comes to what is and is not screen accurate.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:03 pm

Oh, the strap is 1" wide.

Nassik · Post by **Nassik** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:56 am

1" wide? I thought the LC strap was 20mm (or 3/4") wide.

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:15 am

That's correct, Nassik. The Raiders strap is one inch. The other film straps are 20mm.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:19 pm

I stand corrected. I had no idea it was that thin. Sure doesn't look it. (to me) Thanks.

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:04 am

The strap in my avatar pic for ToD Indy is incorrect. I've yet to begin sourcing a proper 20mm strap. As soon as I get a spare moment i'll begin a proper hunt.

I posted this ages ago for comparison if it helps.

RAIDERS STRAP:

OTHER STRAPS: