What do you think?

[45 Dragoon]

Everyone who has replied so far feels the same way. We all share a very common interest here. Or have the same marbles missing.

Practicality doesn't mean modern holsters are best. It depends on the intended use. It isn't 'practical' to get to a CAS match with your SAA in a modern rig. An 1860 is best in a holster of the cap & ball era. A WW2 1911 looks best in a correct web holster. A plastic semi-auto looks most appropriate in a pancake or Kydex.

Yep!! Zackly !!! (especially about the marbles thing !!  )

[StrawHat]

… A WW2 1911 looks best in a correct web holster…

Sorry, I do not agree with that statement.

Kevin

[Marshal Will]

Yeah, my statement didn't include the Brills, which I personally am quite fond of. I also like the Frazier holster design shown in Packing Iron on page 132.

[StrawHat]

Yeah, my statement didn't include the Brills, which I personally am quite fond of. I also like the Frazier holster design shown in Packing Iron on page 132.

I don’t have that book.  Can you post an image of the Frazier?

Kevin

[Marshal Will]

Yeah, my statement didn't include the Brills, which I personally am quite fond of. I also like the Frazier holster design shown in Packing Iron on page 132.

I don’t have that book.  Can you post an image of the Frazier?

Kevin

You bet. Here you go.

[StrawHat]

Interesting.  A bit spotted for my tastes but still a very nice holster.  Thank you for sharing.

Kevin

[Marshal Will]

Interesting.  A bit spotted for my tastes but still a very nice holster.  Thank you for sharing.

Kevin

A bit spotted for mine, too, but the basic design is quite to my liking. One can always leave off the spots. I made a plain one similar to that for a wild bunch rig and it came out fine. If I make another one, I'll copy the shape closely but again without the gingerbread.

[Hawg]

Lose the spots and the top and bottom concho and it will be just right.

[Marshal Will]

You have the right idea, Hawg. That would make a good period holster for an early 1911.