My new holster

[KWYJIBO]

I figure every revolver fan needs at least one top quality holster. Until a week ago, I didn't have one, but I'm now the proud owner of this beautiful piece by Mike Barranti. It's his No. 5 model, in saddle tan, with fish scale stamping and a hammer thong.

I think it was designed for a standard Blackhawk, but it also fits my 50th anniversary .357 flattop beautifully. (Other than the grip frame, the differences between these models are negligible.)

I couldn't be happier with the holster, and I'm looking forward to a lifetime of service from it.

With some accessories, including a neat little handmade skinner I picked up last weekend.

Now, for those who want to prove your Ruger savvy, see who can be the first to point out what's wrong with the last picture, i.e. what is horribly inaccurate. I know the hat is not an authentic western piece; neither is the Blackhawk when you think about it. I'm looking for something more insightful than that.

 

[Stoots]

Very nice!

 

[Texas Jack Black]

semi wad cutters and holster is not really old west style

T J B

 

[KWYJIBO]

semi wad cutters and holster is not really old west style

You're correct, but that's not the answer I'm looking for. There's something about this collection that physically cannot work.

 

[J Miller]

BLackhawk is a .357, ammo looks to be .45 Colt.


Joe

 

[Jeff Hoover]

Those handloads look to be .44special for your .357maggie.

 

[KWYJIBO]

BLackhawk is a .357, ammo looks to be .45 Colt.

Bingo! You win, Joe.

I grabbed 6 cartridges from the closest box on my way outside to take the pictures. After finishing the photo session, I realized they will never fit in that cylinder, but I didn't want to start over, so I just went with it.

I assure you, I pay much more attention to detail when I'm actually shooting!

 

[Tradhunter]

Nice!!!

 

[americal]

What about the knife :?: Interesting looking piece 8) NO SHARP EDGE ON THE BLADE :?: are my eyes messed- up

 

[oregon73]

Those are nice pictures anyway, even if the gun is posed with the wrong ammo. Doesn't detract at all. Very nice holster, also.

Rob

 

[gunman42782]

Looks great!

 

[KWYJIBO]

What about the knife :?: Interesting looking piece 8) NO SHARP EDGE ON THE BLADE :?: are my eyes messed- up

It must be my picture, because the edge is most definitely sharpened.