Question about holster for Ruger Old Army

[J-Bar]

Many moons ago Bianchi made flap holsters for 7.5 inch Ruger Blackhawks. Would this holster accept a 7.5 inch ROA with adjustable sights?

Thanks.

Moderator, I know its about holsters, but there are so many ROA fans on this forum, I hope you can let it sit here a while.

 

[AJumbo]

When that holster was offered, the Old Army could only be had with adjustable sights. They are great holsters that offer a lot of protection for the revolver. I never had a chance to find out for sure, but it seems like they should accommodate a 7 1/2" Blackhawk.

 

[robhof]

robhof

Yes they fit the 7 1/2" Blackhawk, the frame is essentially the same with only the loading lever on the ROA instead of the ejector. Many parts of the ROA and the old model BH are interchangeable as Ruger used existing parts at the time to minimize cost on the original ROA and utilize existing components, already in stock production.

 

[unknwn]

Pricing on these Ruger "Practical" holsters (as Bianchi dubbed them) are out of this world anymore.
I spent several months following the offerings and considered myself lucky to find the one I got for $100.00 .

 

[NineMilePete]

My Baby's Comforter

What thinkest thou on my baby's new comforter????

 

[rdstrain49]

There are other options.

 

[Fingers McGee]

You do really nice work Roger. You ought to have him make you one Doug.

 

[J-Bar]

You do really nice work Roger. You ought to have him make you one Doug.

Well, if I had not won a spirited bidding war on ebay yesterday, I would!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-old-a...092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4608611de4

Sheesh!

 

[rdstrain49]

Thanks Fingers. Not sure how much leather I'm going to do this year. Got tired of too many hours in the shop. But who knows.

 

[Fingers McGee]

You have two Old Armies, don't you????

Oh, yeah, congrats on winning the auction

 

[J-Bar]

Actually I have 6, but who's counting.

And yes Roger you are a superb craftsman. I will remember you.

 

[4v50 Gary]

I remember when they came out. I didn't care for that twist mechanism on the flap. I got the Bianchi holster instead.