UPDATE: Rossi Ranch Hand Mares Leg

CDNJackpot said:
Guys.... I just completed my Ranch Hand! Now it's the ultimate.

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Just busy fashioning a drum mag, to be pinned of course.

Unfortunately I could not find a suitable light/laser combo.
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Oh, you laugh... but thats exactly the adjustable stock solution I would like to get working. Can't figure out how to do it, however.



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I was thinking about this all day today.

I drew a little sketch and it looks like this holster definately wont work for me.

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To get the muzzle to clear the top of the holster I would somehow have to get my elbow above my shoulder. Is there something I am missing? Or do we need to find a way to get the holster lower off the belt?
 
BabySeal said:
I was thinking about this all day today.

I drew a little sketch and it looks like this holster definately wont work for me.

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To get the muzzle to clear the top of the holster I would somehow have to get my elbow above my shoulder. Is there something I am missing? Or do we need to find a way to get the holster lower off the belt?
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BabySeal,
What I'm thinkin is that, the reason the top/front of the scabbard is cut so low is not only for the rear sights but so that the rifle will clear the scabbard sooner upon drawing it. I would imagine that drawing upwards then slightly forwards would be the way to go. In my mind its not so different than drawing from a hi-ride pistol holster; however, not having toyed with a mares-leg, I could very well be off base:redface:
As for getting it lower off the belt, I think the only practical set-up is with a drop-leg. At least with a drop-leg set-up the butt wouldn't be way up around your mid torso.
Cheers!
 
To get the muzzle to clear the top of the holster I would somehow have to get my elbow above my shoulder. Is there something I am missing? Or do we need to find a way to get the holster lower off the belt?
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Well remember the holster is cut away about 10 inches above the bottom on the front. The holster is supposed to sit low - a gun belt always sits low. So really - You just pull it up enough to come thru that front slit and you don't have to move your elbow very far at all.
 
Hmm... Its hard to say. I dont like the idea of a saggy belt though.

It might work for me. I think I need a leg drop holster though.
 
I know. But I am far from Steve McQueen. Havent we evolved a more practical way of doing this? Or is this one of those situations wher ethe good old way is the only good way?
 
think of somethin better and I'm all yours. for me the "old way" is the way to go.

getting a drop leg holster and a belt, it seems the most practical way to carry if you want to draw fast.
 
I don't think there ever was a "good old way"....

I don't plan on wearing a ranchhand in a holster all day and I don't even want to wear a huge holster all day.

I'll be happy most of the time with the gun in either my hand, a single point sling, a scabbard or even worn through my belt like a sword if I just need both hands for a bit.

I think a Yaqui Style Holster might even work for when you just want to free your hands temporarily.
 
a single point sling
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A single point sling is likely the most 'practical' method, with a simple release latch to pop the gun off so it's in the hand free of the sling.

That's what the 'saddle loop' is for. It wasn't to hang over a saddle as much as it was to hang over the man in a single point sling style of configuration for when you were on horseback. That way you could carry it but if you fell off the horse (or it was shot out from under you) you still had your gun. With a modern sling you'd be able to go from 'back carry' to 'underarm carry', to in the hand and pointing, and the 'elastic' tension would likely give you a little extra stability to improve aim.

But i'm still likely going for the holster. :) I have a perfect place picked out where that'd be a dream to hunt with. The deer are small, the shots are short, and you sometimes need both hands to climb a bit. It'll be perfect! :)
 
mlehtovaara said:
Don't know about defesive purposes, especially with the .44 mag, but a nice gun none the less. Id much prefer a full stock, but for riding around on the quads or whatever this would be awesome to carry no doubt.

I might be concerned about the classification if these things start flying off the shelf though. If they are sold as a handgun in the US,and marketed as such by Rossi, I wouldn't doubt the RCMP could attempt some reclassification BS. I surely hope not, and I await the word from Wanstalls when they are finally imported.

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Oh no they classify this as a pistol in the States so they dont pay extra taxes on it??
 
jethro66 said:
Oh no they classify this as a pistol in the States so they dont pay extra taxes on it??
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That's been explained earlier in the thread.

WanstallsOnline said:
As far as restricted v.s. Non restricted goes, it is basically three reasons; precedent set with other cut down lever action carbines, the fact that it cant be fired with one hand and its a rifle action not a pistol action...keep moving....
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Going back to our regular programming....

WanstallsOnline said:
The replica models I can get for about $84 delivered...

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not quite the same but the price is right.
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How does that retain the firearm? Does the ranch hand slide in/out? Or do you have to do some unbottoning or undo some buckles or something?
 
WanstallsOnline said:
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Bounty Hunter Holster & Deluxe Drop Loop Belt Combo $395
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Is that the same one the Gunblast guy is demonstrating from Legacy? I must say I like the height that it puts the rifle at on your hip.

Just don't forge to specify that you're ordering for the ranch hand as stated, as the sight cuts are different. I'm sure you're aware, just making certain. ;)

*Edit* Went and checked it out, yes it's the Legacy holster.
 
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Jeff Quinn isnt a terribly tall guy so if it works for him it should work for me I guess.

I just wish I could afford that belt!
 
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