Hi all. The PG club has voted to start up a cowboy action group. I have my guns, a pair of .357 new vaqueros, a puma in .357 and a 12 gauge coach gun. What I don't have is holsters and I'm looking for advice on what to look for and what to avoid. I would hate to order a set and have them not work out. Any advice on the good the bad and the ugly from the sass crowd would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much
cowboy holster recomendations
- Thread starter moosetaken
- Start date
Busta Capp
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Town of the Blue Mountains (ON)
Congrats on starting your CAS section, you will enjoy it for sure!
I used Joe Laroche of Laroche leathers out of Qc. Joe is great to deal with and got me leathers in 2 weeks! I would def. check out Cdn manufacturers before looking at the states. I saved a bit by going with Joe over what I would have bought stateside.
I used Joe Laroche of Laroche leathers out of Qc. Joe is great to deal with and got me leathers in 2 weeks! I would def. check out Cdn manufacturers before looking at the states. I saved a bit by going with Joe over what I would have bought stateside.
- Location
- Eastern Ont.
Cross draw's is cool looking , but can get a new shooter DQ'd real fast if they
don't remember to turn their bodies so that when they draw or reholster
guns are facing down range.
In the beginning its a real sharp learning curve for new shooters for CAS.
Each stage requires the use of 4 guns to navigate the stage,
and there are different stage placements and loading rules for each.
Imformation overload in beginning.
I used a cross draw in my 2nd year while using 2 cap n balls as one of the pistols came with a custom made cross draw holster.
I have since changed to two 1873 revolvers with a new holster rig with a left and right holster.
But to each his own. I see many new shooters at the beginning get the DQ when starting out with cross draws.
Just something to be aware of.
PS I bought my rig from Joe Laroche leathers. fast turn around.
don't remember to turn their bodies so that when they draw or reholster
guns are facing down range.
In the beginning its a real sharp learning curve for new shooters for CAS.
Each stage requires the use of 4 guns to navigate the stage,
and there are different stage placements and loading rules for each.
Imformation overload in beginning.
I used a cross draw in my 2nd year while using 2 cap n balls as one of the pistols came with a custom made cross draw holster.
I have since changed to two 1873 revolvers with a new holster rig with a left and right holster.
But to each his own. I see many new shooters at the beginning get the DQ when starting out with cross draws.
Just something to be aware of.
PS I bought my rig from Joe Laroche leathers. fast turn around.
Cariboo Lefty
CGN Regular
- Location
- Kamloops BC
Do a google search for Doc Shapiro. He has written a book on CAS and his website has a lot of really good info on shooting styles and equipment. He shows different ways of drawing and reholstering. There is a good holster maker in Alberta, I dont know his name, Walt Ostin here in BC has retired and sold his equipment ( I do not know what the person is like that bought), in the USA check out Bob Mernickle, and the Long Hunter rig from Fitzpatrick leather.
I shoot left side Crossdraw and have been since the beginning, I've never broken the 170 rule. The trick is to stand with the left foot forward, this will position you correctly, no need for "the dance". Check out the video in the members only section of the SASS website there is a video by Longhunter showing various shooting styles and techniques. I prefer doing this over double strongside simply because it is less likely I'll drop a loaded gun while transfering it from the left hand to the right.
I got my rig made by G&J Leather in Pensylvannia, I've got nothing but good things to say about Georges work. See for yourself.
http://www.gandjleather.com/rig140.jpg
Most importantly, welcome the most fun you'll have with your clothes on! Who knows maybe we'll meet at a shoot someday!
I got my rig made by G&J Leather in Pensylvannia, I've got nothing but good things to say about Georges work. See for yourself.
http://www.gandjleather.com/rig140.jpg
Most importantly, welcome the most fun you'll have with your clothes on! Who knows maybe we'll meet at a shoot someday!
Steve David
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Oshawa, Ontario
Mernickle makes outstanding western rigs.
I have seen competitors, in the scenario bend over to "throw wood on the fire" or "pick up the coffee pot" and their loaded and unloaded revolvers have fallen out of their cross draw holsters. Good luck to you, I prefer the double strong side as transferring a handgun from one hand to another isn't as dangerous as bending over is, from what I have witnessed.
X2 on Garand's comment. My wife shoots Cowboy Action and had a revolver fall out of a good fit cross draw. The cross draw is a great set up and can be fast but as a first rig, you'll have to be careful, both with the 170 rule and loosing the firearm when bending over, climbing on or off a prop. I started with a cross draw myself and shot Wrangler. I had no issues but moved through scenarios with one hand holding the cross draw revolver in place. I've since moved to Gunfighter style and have a double holster rig and am sticking with that.
