Holsters for Walkers and Dragoons - Page 2

OutlawJoseyWales · January 31, 2016, 03:06 PM

Driftwood,
that is really nice work on that holster.

The point I was trying to make with the OJW post was that it was the belt strapped on the outside of the coat that made all it work. This point isn't about OJW of course and I didn't want it to be.

Here's what I meant, anyone who has carried heavy "iron" on their hips knows that the belt is always trying to come off. Especially those of us who are not in their 20's anymore

It's just what gravity tries to do, pull everything down to it.

I just feel like I've noticed a novel thing here.
By putting the belt OVER the coat in the OJW movie, they were able to carry those big pistols by making the coat carry some of the load and the friction of the material also helps in that also. So instead of the weight being all on the belt and it being carried all by the hips, the load is divided up and shared by the shoulders.

Of course, we all know they didn't have belt loops too. So that even makes it more difficult to keep a heavy pile of pistols from trying to get to your feet.

So, putting a belt on the outside of your coat COULD possibly make it possible to carry a Walker or any other hogleg, a little easier.

I know a lot about this movie, of course, but I wasn't posting about the movie nor the guns of the movie, etc. that's for another day and post. Actually has been talked about a number of times over the years.

One thing about it, if you WERE walking around with a Walker on your hip, not many people would mess with you, that's for sure.

drobs · February 1, 2016, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawg

That's a nice one but I dunno about having to deal with India based tech support if there's a problem.

Which holster is that?

Hawg · February 1, 2016, 01:11 AM

The one you posted from Dell's

drobs · February 1, 2016, 01:32 AM

I don't see anything on that site that leads me to believe it's made in India.
http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/contact.htm

wileybelch · February 1, 2016, 05:57 AM

Look closely at Dells home page and you will see their declaration "Made in the USA". Have we made India a colony? A colorful web site for a wide range of 19th century leather products.

wileybelch · February 1, 2016, 06:15 AM

Did anybody happen to notice that in the movie "True Grit" (John Wayne version) that the infamous Colt's Dragoon was never shown holstered. It was carried around in a sack! How's that for Hollywood historical fiction! With emphasis on fiction!

Hawg · February 1, 2016, 07:56 AM

I guess my little joke is way over y'alls heads.

Bishop Creek · February 1, 2016, 12:28 PM

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Did anybody happen to notice that in the movie "True Grit" (John Wayne version) that the infamous Colt's Dragoon was never shown holstered. It was carried around in a sack! How's that for Hollywood historical fiction! With emphasis on fiction!

And the pistol used in the movie was actually a Walker and not a Dragoon.

OutlawJoseyWales · February 2, 2016, 11:04 PM

Lots has been written about that "dragoon" Walker in the bag holster. haha.

In the newest movie, Rooster kept talking about his Navy 6's, but I'm certain they were Dragoons he was carrying on his saddle. Lots has been written about that also.

I had this thought today, is it possible that one of the two Dragoons Rooster used in that 4 on 1 dogfall was used as Mattie Ross's Dragoon? The production company just used it twice to save a few dollars.

Model12Win · February 2, 2016, 11:09 PM

Who cares? It's Hollyweird. All too often confused with fact...

January 31, 2016, 03:06 PM	#26
OutlawJoseyWales Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 237	Driftwood, that is really nice work on that holster. The point I was trying to make with the OJW post was that it was the belt strapped on the outside of the coat that made all it work. This point isn't about OJW of course and I didn't want it to be. Here's what I meant, anyone who has carried heavy "iron" on their hips knows that the belt is always trying to come off. Especially those of us who are not in their 20's anymore It's just what gravity tries to do, pull everything down to it. I just feel like I've noticed a novel thing here. By putting the belt OVER the coat in the OJW movie, they were able to carry those big pistols by making the coat carry some of the load and the friction of the material also helps in that also. So instead of the weight being all on the belt and it being carried all by the hips, the load is divided up and shared by the shoulders. Of course, we all know they didn't have belt loops too. So that even makes it more difficult to keep a heavy pile of pistols from trying to get to your feet. So, putting a belt on the outside of your coat COULD possibly make it possible to carry a Walker or any other hogleg, a little easier. I know a lot about this movie, of course, but I wasn't posting about the movie nor the guns of the movie, etc. that's for another day and post. Actually has been talked about a number of times over the years. One thing about it, if you WERE walking around with a Walker on your hip, not many people would mess with you, that's for sure.

February 1, 2016, 01:11 AM	#28
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	The one you posted from Dell's

February 1, 2016, 01:32 AM	#29
drobs Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2015 Location: South Central MO / Africa Posts: 1,111	I don't see anything on that site that leads me to believe it's made in India. http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/contact.htm

February 1, 2016, 05:57 AM	#30
wileybelch Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Posts: 115	Look closely at Dells home page and you will see their declaration "Made in the USA". Have we made India a colony? A colorful web site for a wide range of 19th century leather products.

February 1, 2016, 06:15 AM	#31
wileybelch Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Posts: 115	Did anybody happen to notice that in the movie "True Grit" (John Wayne version) that the infamous Colt's Dragoon was never shown holstered. It was carried around in a sack! How's that for Hollywood historical fiction! With emphasis on fiction!

February 1, 2016, 07:56 AM	#32
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	I guess my little joke is way over y'alls heads.

February 2, 2016, 11:04 PM	#34
OutlawJoseyWales Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 237	Lots has been written about that "dragoon" Walker in the bag holster. haha. In the newest movie, Rooster kept talking about his Navy 6's, but I'm certain they were Dragoons he was carrying on his saddle. Lots has been written about that also. I had this thought today, is it possible that one of the two Dragoons Rooster used in that 4 on 1 dogfall was used as Mattie Ross's Dragoon? The production company just used it twice to save a few dollars.

February 2, 2016, 11:09 PM	#35
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Who cares? It's Hollyweird. All too often confused with fact...