I’m a cheap bastard. But, I’m also a dude who likes certain things a particular way. And, once in a while, I’m a dude who will pay the extra coin for something that is literally no better than a similar item at half price simply because of the brand (‘goodwill’). I was walking through the gun show today and found this:
What is it, you may reasonably ask? Why, it is a tanker holster that is made to fit a 9/40-frame Glock. A regular GI tanker holster ain’t gonna fit a bulky gun like the Glock. Who made it? Thats the nice part….
The fine folks at one of my favorite I-wish-I-could-afford-it leathergear makers. This was virtually new and cost me sixty bucks. I am pleased.
The other deal I found was the classic “My buddy died and Im selling off this stuff for his wife” deal. Federal and CCI large pistol and large pistol mag primers…$13.33 per brick. Or, put another way, $160 for twelve thousand pistol primers. And I didn’t even buy them all…there were still about 20k left. And recent-production 1# cans of Bullseye for $15. So much stockable reloading supplies, so little cash.
But…I’m feeling pretty smug on the holster.
Oh…and I ran into the guncoating people from when I had the Watergun done. They didn’t remember me but they sure remembered the gun. They apparently talk it up to customers. I need to send them some really good images for their advertising.
Beautiful. I’ve got an EPS tanker holster for my S&W 686+. Nice rig.
Sixty bucks? You, sir… are a thief. Nicely done Commander, nicely done..
Nice price for that holster. Being a cheap bastard too, I bought a m7 tanker off Amazon and wet molded it to accept a g19 then stained it a darker brown color. It came out pretty well if I don’t say.
Very nice looking rig, very well made. But I wonder how it feels. I’m looking for a similar rig for a Taurus 66 with six inch barrel, for carry in a SxS ATV. Wouldn’t the weight cause the single strap to ride up on the neck and sort of choke you? I would hate to buy such a pricey rig only to find I couldn’t stand to wear it for a day of riding.
Nice to know El Paso makes these! I use a WW II “flyer’s holster” from Pacific Canvas and Leather for my GP-100 when I hunt, easily accessible, comfortable, and under the jacket in bad weather; If you don’t like the cartridge loops, they can be replaced with a speed loader case, but they are a bit bulkier.
Well sir, that is mighty nice. And the maker is top notch as well. I have this aversion to the typical shoulder holster whether tank or other related. All of them I’ve seen and tried position the gun horizontal and even a small frame sticks out front and back (I’m somewhat of a skinny shit{170 lbs}) so I prefer one that positions the gun vertical.
Haven’t found one as of yet but keep looking. May have to opt for simply making my own, I’ve got the leather (ok, so it’s still on 4 legs). Most convenient one I’ve found seems (for me) to be the Galco Yaqui Slide. 1911’s don’t really sit deep enough for my preference but it works on either, strong side or cross draw. Now if I can only find one that suits a revolver….. Here bossy, I’ve got a nice leetle present for ewe…..
PS: “Wave to cows, they taste good”
I suspect that you are not adjusting the holster correctly. Most of the rigs that hold the gun truly horizontal are for tiny guns, like .22 or .25 calibers. The majority should be capable of angling the holster, although they are typically termed a horizontal type. Some may refer to it as a diagonal holster.
The gun should sit with the muzzle (approximately) vertically above the bottom front of the mag well/grips. This makes the gun as short as possible, relative to your torso thickness, while being easily accessible to the shooting hand. If the straps don’t lay reasonably straight when the holster is positioned like this (some have swivels or curved loops or rings), it’s not good.
I’m about 115-120 lbs, and I have rigs for 1911’s, J-Frames, .44 Bulldogs, Glocks, and other odds and ends. Granted, most of them would be short barreled types (snubbies) for optimum concealment. But, I’ve got a vertical rig for a Ruger Redhawk 7.5″ that hides under a light bush jacket, so careful attention to holster position and clothing cut can make a big difference.
With long barrels, you may have to use a vertical rig, which can be an advantage for winter use, when that requires heavy coats. With the coat mostly buttoned or zipped closed, you can still reach into the top and access the gun fairly well, and you don’t look weird and uncomfortable walking around with your coat open. That can be read the same as the guy walking around in summer with a long coat or jacket. Gets the wrong sort of attention.
When you go to a gun show or store, look for the used holster boxes, as you may find something useful. Some of my rigs are Frankensteins, built from mix-n-match parts. I’ve bought used rigs just to get the shoulder straps, or the holster, if it was cheap enough, and tossed the other parts into my junk box for potential future need. I recently bought a new rig from a maker that I bought multiple copies from about 30 years ago. I can see where they have cut corners to hold down the cost. I should also state that virtually every holster I use I have modified in some manner to improve hand clearance, grip the gun tighter or looser, or work better. Note: before you grab a holster and a tool, spend time thinking and examining it closely. Most mistakes you make in this regard are not fixable!
Dang, that´s one sweet holster!
I’ve never seen a tanker rig for a Glock before, that is cool. And for a helluva price, especially considering leather rigs go for ^^^ bux.