Lee Keppler vs. Noel Howard

[belle]

This is an old topic I'm sure but I am new to the site so bear with me. In your opinion, which is a better holster (keeping in mind authenticity and accuracy to the films) the Keppler or the Howard?

I know they are both great products but did Lee Keppler supply the original Raiders holster or did Noel Howard? I understand Keppler did some work on the film -please clarify.

Thanks.

[Rabittooth]

Lee Kepler vs. Noel Howard

My money is on Lee in a street fight. He's got the advantage both in...

oh wait....you were talking about holsters.

Nevermind.

-Rabittooth

[IndianaJames]

Noel Howard supplied the holsters for the films. Lee Keppler makes an accurate replica. If you are thinking about purchasing either of these, you will have to go with the Keppler. Noel is no longer producing indygear unfortunately.
Bummer.

I J

[agent5]

it would be nice if Lee posted here seeing as he is a mod and all. He does have a wealth of info to share.

[ij1936]

Lee's holster is an excellent piece of craftsmanship but... be prepared to wait a long, long, long, long, long......time!

[Kentucky Blues]

Or just order Lee's holster from WSP and get it pretty quickly

Regards, Daryl.

['Ohio' Erick]

Kentucky Blues,

Please forgive my ignorance as a "newbie," but what is WSP, is there a link to it, and what is the cost for the holster at WSP?

Warm Regards,

Erick

[Kentucky Blues]

western stage props. Westernstageprops.com Price is same as Keppler, i believe

Regards, Daryl.

['Ohio' Erick]

Thanks Kentucky Blues! I'll check it out.

I looked on-line at some original 1917 .45 ACP holsters, but they wanted $150 for them. Hopefully, WSP's holster won't be as costly.

Warm Regards,

Erick

['Ohio' Erick]

Kentucky Blues,

I checked out the WSP's holster. I liked the price ($30), but I don't really care too much for the look of the holster - specifically, the huge U.S. on the flap. Also, it's a holster for a 1911 .45, and I'm not sure that the 1917 would fit just right. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Perhaps I'll check out Keppler's holster and see what its like.

Warm Regards,

Erick

[Glurrk]

According to Western Stage Props' 2004 catalog, the Indy holster costs $75. (They also sell a rubber replica Smith & Wesson for $80, too.)

(I bought a holster myself a year ago or so. Very nice, very sturdy.)


Happy Hunting!

['Ohio' Erick]

Glurrk,

Hmmm. That's odd. Perhaps I wasn't looking at the correct holster? Where was this $75 holster you are talking about? I clicked on the catalog link but didn't see anything in there. Can you help?

['Ohio' Erick]

Glurrk & Kentucky Blues,

Never mind - I found it. They state that the rubber gun will fit into the holster, but what I really need to know is if a real 1917 S & W .45 ACP will fit just perfect in that holster. Has anyone that has purchased a 1917 revolver also purchased one of WSP's holsters, and if so, how well does it fit?

[Lee Keppler]

I can fix you up with a longer Raiders holster for an un-cut 1917. Just give me an e-mail(rotla007@aol.com) as I'm doing a local show this weekend.

['Ohio' Erick]

Thanks Lee. I'll have to get back with you on that, as I don't even have the pistol yet, but I will definitely keep you in mind - seeing as how your cost is around 1/2 what I would pay for an original 1917 holster.

[agent5]

Good to see you're still alive, Lee. You should come around more often.