repro US 1911 shoulder holsters?

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Been watching Band Of Brothers again and the shoulder holsters that some of the men were carrying caught my eye, and it would be neat to have when I buy my 1911. Any one know of a company or store that sells them? I think they are called the M7 patter holster. I see that Marstar has them, but they only have the tan color in stock, and I would like the chest nut brown color instead.

Thanks.

 

[Can-down]

http://www.pacificcanvasandleather.com/

Tan and Black are the standard colors

 

[Canuck44]

Do a search on ebay. I suspect you will find all kinds of them there.

Take Care

Bob

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Thanks,

On a side note, I wonder how much a custom one would cost, with something Canadian like a C broad arrow stamped on it instead of the "US" markings.

 

[Greenhorse six]

El Paso saddlery makes a 1942 tanker holster.

Got their U.S. Cavalry swivel holster for my 1911,very nice work.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

El Paso saddlery makes a 1942 tanker holster.

Got their U.S. Cavalry swivel holster for my 1911,very nice work.

Whats the main difference between the tanker and the M7?

 

[deadman]

Whats the main difference between the tanker and the M7?

I believe its the absence of the chest strap.

 

[deadman]

I meant the second strap over the weak side shoulder. "Tanker" is one strap, ala Indy satchel or "murse". Correct me if I'm wrong. I've got a repro M7, discarded the second strap. Not comfortable at all.

 

[geologist]

I bought my M7 repro from Cabelas. It fits my G17 (snugly) and my TT33 (loosely) as well as my 1911.

 

[keet]

"mountain state supply" usually have several types in stock,if not check back regularly.
I have got some cartridge boxes and a couple of musket slings and am quite happy with price point and quality.
Good service too,wont rape you on shipping

 

[Winterkrieg]

Thanks,

On a side note, I wonder how much a custom one would cost, with something Canadian like a C broad arrow stamped on it instead of the "US" markings.

Check out El Paso Saddlery's 1942 Tanker holster, which is similar to the M7 but without the strap across the chest. El Paso Saddlery holsters seem to get a lot of positive reviews on the U.S. 1911 forums.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Been looking at the El paso "tanker" which I guess is a copy of the M3, and I am tempted to order one with liner.

 

[NAA]

Picked this one up locally at a gunshow:

The '44 mfg Remington Rand 1911A1 pistola in it in pic #1 is authentic, though....


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NAA.

 

[Can-down]

If you get a natural colored holster and then oil the leather it will end up chestnut brown. I used sno-seal on mine and rubbed it in with a hot air gun heating up the wax.

 

[drm3m]

The repro M7 shown above looks pretty close to the original one shown below.
Keep an eye open on eBay.
Good luck in your search.

David

 

[saskcop]

I have one in black, but I was disappointed when I got it as they obviously not made for 6'3", 260lb frames. If you are a slightly built midget, you may be good to go.

 

[mrakimbo]

I stumbled across this store on ebay that sells reproduction stuff, including the Colt 45 shoulder holsters. They even have left-handed ones. Shipping is free, but its coming from India.

 

[gladius 2]

BUY a real one on Ebay, know you have the real thing, they have originals and repros. g2

 

[Can-down]

I have one in black, but I was disappointed when I got it as they obviously not made for 6'3", 260lb frames. If you are a slightly built midget, you may be good to go.

Was it the M7 style with the chest strap?
I'm 6'2" 200lb and there seems to be plenty of adjustment. Which part is to small?