A good western rig

Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues

Moderator: carlson1

cmgee67
Senior Member
Posts: 1914
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:45 pm

A good western rig

Post by cmgee67 »

I'm needing suggestions for a good rig to carry my Ruger vaquero. I'd like the old western style with the bullet loops and for the holster to have a leather hammer thong to keep it in the holster when I'm on the four wheeler or tractor. This will be my ranch rig and huntin rig. I know a good fitting holster should have plenty of retention but I'd like the thong just in case. Anybody point me in the right direction?
User avatar
carlson1
Moderator
Posts: 11849
Joined: Sat Dec 03, 2005 1:11 am

Re: A good western rig

Post by carlson1 »

The only one I would use:
http://epsaddlery.com/

Be sure to post pictures after you have received the rig you buy.
Image
User avatar
pbwalker
Senior Member
Posts: 3032
Joined: Thu May 01, 2008 10:12 am
Location: Northern Colorado

Re: A good western rig

Post by pbwalker »

carlson1 wrote:The only one I would use:
http://epsaddlery.com/

Be sure to post pictures after you have received the rig you buy.
This! :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Their work is incredible and fairly priced.
*NRA Endowment Member* | Veteran
Vote Adam Kraut for the NRA Board of Directors - http://www.adamkraut.com/
cmgee67
Senior Member
Posts: 1914
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:45 pm

Re: A good western rig

Post by cmgee67 »

Their stuff does look very good. It's a bit pricey I will say!
User avatar
Lynyrd
Senior Member
Posts: 1536
Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:20 am
Location: East Texas

Re: A good western rig

Post by Lynyrd »

pbwalker wrote:
carlson1 wrote:The only one I would use:
http://epsaddlery.com/

Be sure to post pictures after you have received the rig you buy.
This! :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Their work is incredible and fairly priced.
:iagree:
Do what you say you're gonna do.
User avatar
Sidro
Senior Member
Posts: 668
Joined: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:52 pm

Re: A good western rig

Post by Sidro »

flechero
Senior Member
Posts: 3486
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:04 pm
Location: Central Texas

Re: A good western rig

Post by flechero »

cmgee67 wrote:Their stuff does look very good. It's a bit pricey I will say!
I'm guessing you haven't shopped a lot of good western rigs... even the inexpensive ones, aren't!

Another great one:
http://www.mernickleholsters.com/bm_cowby.html

Just check the Western & Field Rigs prices here, and then you'll feel like all the others are cheap! :lol:
http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm
Beardo
Junior Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:46 pm

Re: A good western rig

Post by Beardo »

flechero wrote:
cmgee67 wrote:Their stuff does look very good. It's a bit pricey I will say!
I'm guessing you haven't shopped a lot of good western rigs... even the inexpensive ones, aren't!

Another great one:
http://www.mernickleholsters.com/bm_cowby.html

Just check the Western & Field Rigs prices here, and then you'll feel like all the others are cheap! :lol:
http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm
Agreed. My grandfather used to shoot SASS cowboy action. Several of his rigs cost more than some of his guns.
User avatar
puma guy
Senior Member
Posts: 7911
Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:23 pm
Location: Near San Jacinto

Re: A good western rig

Post by puma guy »

If you are not tryimg to break the bank and just want a utilitarian rig and can exercise a little patience try Ebay. Lots of Hunter Leather rigs in western style straight belt and buscadero style. You can often find other brands, ie George Lawrence and Eubanks (both vintage), El Paso, etc. Also, Here's a site for Triple K factory blems.
http://www.ecrater.com/p/27524077/tripl ... 1021690619
KAHR PM40/Hoffner IWB and S&W Mod 60/ Galco IWB
NRA Endowment Member, TSRA Life Member,100 Club Life Member,TFC Member
My Faith, My Gun and My Constitution: I cling to all three!
cmgee67
Senior Member
Posts: 1914
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:45 pm

Re: A good western rig

Post by cmgee67 »

It's just gonna be a utilitarian rig. I may go with the diamond d's chest rig also. I'll spend 200 but that's max
User avatar
oohrah
Senior Member
Posts: 1396
Joined: Mon May 27, 2013 5:54 pm
Location: McLennan County

Re: A good western rig

Post by oohrah »

I also highly recommend El Paso, I have their Doc Holliday shoulder holster. But also check out sites that cater to cowboy SASS costumes, like Wild West Mercantile, and Western Emporium.

You are headed down a slippery slope, my friend.
USMC, Retired
Treating one variety of person as better or worse than others by accident of birth is morally indefensible.
cmgee67
Senior Member
Posts: 1914
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:45 pm

Re: A good western rig

Post by cmgee67 »

I know it.... single action revolvers and western garb are my cup of tea. I like a good Single action over any modern handgun any day.
cmgee67
Senior Member
Posts: 1914
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:45 pm

Re: A good western rig

Post by cmgee67 »

Went to a gun show and El Paso saddlery was there and I ended up walking out with a holster and belt. Y'all were right their stuff is nice! Got a good price because I bought both belt and holster. This forum makes me spend money...
User avatar
Take Down Sicko
Senior Member
Posts: 1046
Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:01 pm
Location: Houston Tx
Contact:

Re: A good western rig

Post by Take Down Sicko »

Pictures to come?
OlBill
Senior Member
Posts: 545
Joined: Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:36 am

Re: A good western rig

Post by OlBill »

carlson1 wrote:The only one I would use:
http://epsaddlery.com/

Be sure to post pictures after you have received the rig you buy.
Seconded.
Post Reply

Return to “General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion”