Pacific Canvas and Leather Holsters
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Sunray
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I'm not in CA, but their stuff looks like reasonable quality. Likely Chinese or S.E. Asian. I'd have to look at my original '1916' style holster(if I had any idea where I put it), but there's something wrong with theirs. The top front of the flap isn't right. That Brit canvas .45 holster isn't for a 1911 either. It's for an Enfield revolver. Mine's stamped 1941.
Hard to beat the prices though. A 1916 vintage .45 hip holster, in poor condition, runs $75. $150 for a W.W. II vintage brown one(in rough condition. Mine's better. Sad that my stuff like that will be my retirement fund) Mind you, a black VN era example, in virtually new condition, runs $35. $250 for a real 1917 revolver holster. oldguns.net. No W's.
Hard to beat the prices though. A 1916 vintage .45 hip holster, in poor condition, runs $75. $150 for a W.W. II vintage brown one(in rough condition. Mine's better. Sad that my stuff like that will be my retirement fund) Mind you, a black VN era example, in virtually new condition, runs $35. $250 for a real 1917 revolver holster. oldguns.net. No W's.
Sunray
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"...holster for a M1875 revolver..." A Remington copy, right? Go here.
http://www.jarnaginco.com/pistols and holsters.htm
http://www.jarnaginco.com/pistols and holsters.htm
Purchased their "Pilot's Victory" model via Cabela's. Ok/acceptable construction (not "good" or "great"), but terrible fit. Poorly sized and way too large for a Victory Model. Also then learned it was Chinese made and the money basically going overseas. Definitely on my "do not buy from again" list.
If you mean the "Schofield, here it is: http://www.pacificcanvasandleather.com/holsters/pcl_50_a.htm
Naphtali
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Be advised that most, or all of their leather goods are made in Red China.
While you may not feel as strongly about this as I do, I am unwilling to buy goods manufactured in a country whose government is unfriendly to mine. I will not buy from countries where working conditions are such that any American or Westernized countries' workers would strike for better conditions.
To those who are unwilling to invest a small additional amount elsewhere to "encourage" rogue governments and countries to adjust to more desirable mode, there is little I can write on your behalf.
While you may not feel as strongly about this as I do, I am unwilling to buy goods manufactured in a country whose government is unfriendly to mine. I will not buy from countries where working conditions are such that any American or Westernized countries' workers would strike for better conditions.
To those who are unwilling to invest a small additional amount elsewhere to "encourage" rogue governments and countries to adjust to more desirable mode, there is little I can write on your behalf.
dfariswheel
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If you want the absolute best, and can afford it, buy from El Paso Saddlery:
http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-107-14-1880-calvary-holster.aspx
El Paso's military holsters are as good if not better quality then original USGI, and are made to original patterns and specifications, including hardware.
http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-107-14-1880-calvary-holster.aspx
El Paso's military holsters are as good if not better quality then original USGI, and are made to original patterns and specifications, including hardware.
IMA makes very good stuff for fit, finish. No idea where the actual work is done but they do a lot of business in India and Nepal.
Vern Humphrey
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He lives on Political Correctness.
Naphtali
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Sorry to disappoint, guys. I don't have much difficulty fulfilling needs OR wants. You see, once the ideas of buying the best, buying from friendlies/neutrals metamorphoses from "thinking about it" to "doing it," it's pretty bland and uneventful. One merely makes a decision, then invests the time to do it. Once the investigation has been done, shopping is shopping.
And by asking for American-made goods, and calling out displeasure if the vendor does not have such goods available, many vendors make an effort to stock these. But one must make an effort.
There are few products whose sole source is Red China, or Libya, or Nicaragua or Venezuela -- you get the idea. And if there is no alternative AND the product is needed rather than wanted, do what must be done as you request the vendor to find an alternative.
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Let me guess: There is no alternative to buying a Red Chinese-manufactured holster? No alternative to a Red Chinese-manufactured M1A copy, or Winchester M97 copy, or 22 automatic pistol, or Red Chinese canned tuna, or Red Chinese toothpaste, or ... [fill in the blank].
And by asking for American-made goods, and calling out displeasure if the vendor does not have such goods available, many vendors make an effort to stock these. But one must make an effort.
There are few products whose sole source is Red China, or Libya, or Nicaragua or Venezuela -- you get the idea. And if there is no alternative AND the product is needed rather than wanted, do what must be done as you request the vendor to find an alternative.
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Let me guess: There is no alternative to buying a Red Chinese-manufactured holster? No alternative to a Red Chinese-manufactured M1A copy, or Winchester M97 copy, or 22 automatic pistol, or Red Chinese canned tuna, or Red Chinese toothpaste, or ... [fill in the blank].
Vern Humphrey
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Which is a disservice to the rest of us.
The best thing for the American consumer is to buy quality goods at low prices, wherever they come from.
If you want them to come from America, tell Congress to stop over-regulating businesses, jacking up the minimum wage (which only fuels inflation), rein in the lawyers, reduce taxes, and work to create a business-friendly climate.
Vern, that's very often the worst thing they can do. Naphtali above was talking about countries that use the profits to turn around and attack the US (which China does). He didn't say boycott all foreign goods in an anti-free trade/free market vendetta. "Free trade" only works when all markets are truly free - labor, materials, and no barriers. Unfortunately China distorts many industries with government subsidies for the express purpose of gaining markets, employing workers, and driving foreign industries under. Others have done this in the past, and it's is certainly not "free trade." It's economic suicide to those who don't recognize it and fight it.
I agree with him about China - I have no qualms buying goods made in Korea, Japan, Malaysia, or other countries where there is a transparent government and a rights and prosperity for workers. China is a terrible offender in this regard and only has the trading benefits with us because of bribes Clinton took (ever wonder where their hundred million dollars came from? It wasn't his presidential salary). This is a very valid issue.
This topic is veering from guns, but it does have firearms content. Politics are a big part of guns and the gun trade, and calling out the immoral, unethical, and in many cases even illegal behavior of the Chinese government to destabilize the US is worth considering.
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Vern Humphrey
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How does China "attack the US?" I haven't heard any air raid sirens lately.
On the other hand, I have seen how unions attack our constitutional freedoms, bankroll politicians who want us all on a federal health care system, and are trying silence debate on the internet and in the media.
That is definitely an attack on the US!
Naphtali
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Okay, I will agree to disagree with some of you. And I'll refrain from descending into an abyss of vituperative comments. Let's move on.
.455_Hunter
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The best thing that I can see is that they offer classic military holsters in a left hand version for those of us who don't happen to be right handed.
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