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Unread 03-23-2009, 03:18 PM   #13
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Jerry, I have read somewhere that the main objective in the design of the Luger holster was to protect it from water, dirt, etc. Certainly, the buckle closure was not designed for a "fast draw!" It may have been felt that deeper cut would let in more dirt. Pure speculation!
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