El Paso Saddlery

gsonnenmd · 06-28-2005, 07:14 AM

Has anyone bought or handled the "1900" holster from El Paso Saddlery? Is it a good replica? Does it fit your Luger well?

El Paso Saddlery

(I have bought holsters from them before & found them to be of the highest quality. I'm really more interested in the historical authenticity of this replica.)

Thanks,

Greg

Ron Wood · 06-28-2005, 12:19 PM

It is the most authentic replica you can get. The pattern was made from a genuine US Test Trial Rock Island Arsenal holster. The original holser was owned by an advanced collector, John Morgan, and it had some missing stitches. John took it to Bobby McNellis of El Paso Saddlery to have it hand re-stitched. While it was disassembled, Bobby made detailed patterns and it is from these patterns that the holster they sell is made.

gsonnenmd · 06-28-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by Ron Wood
It is the most authentic replica you can get. The pattern was made from a genuine US Test Trial Rock Island Arsenal holster. The original holser was owned by an advanced collector, John Morgan, and it had some missing stitches. John took it to Bobby McNellis of El Paso Saddlery to have it hand re-stitched. While it was disassembled, Bobby made detailed patterns and it is from these patterns that the holster they sell is made.

Ron,

Thanks for the reply. Very helpful info.

Greg

Steve Richards · 07-01-2005, 08:28 PM

I have one and it fits my 1906 4.75" perfectly! I agree with Ron about the quality also.

If you want it to fit one of the new stainless guns, the flap will not close. The gun is slightly different in width and the hole in the flap will not reach the post. The hole would need to be about 0.5" closer to the edge of the leather. Just a heads up to anyone with a stainless gun.

Steve Richards

gsonnenmd · 07-01-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by Steve Richards
I have one and it fits my 1906 4.75" perfectly! I agree with Ron about the quality also.

If you want it to fit one of the new stainless guns, the flap will not close. The gun is slightly different in width and the hole in the flap will not reach the post. The hole would need to be about 0.5" closer to the edge of the leather. Just a heads up to anyone with a stainless gun.

Steve Richards

Actually, I'm planning on using it for an Interarms/Mauser 4" Parabellum. Do you think that pistol would fit?

tedpark · 08-18-2005, 11:19 PM

Is there a good replica holster that WILL fit the new stainless guns?

gsonnenmd · 08-19-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally posted by tedpark
Is there a good replica holster that WILL fit the new stainless guns?

I found these replica holsters for sale. I'm not sure if they'll fit your Stoeger/Mitchell stainless. You might drop these guys an e-mail and ask:

IMA Replica Military Holsters

Steve Richards · 08-19-2005, 08:58 PM

If you are interested, I could make a drawing showing where the current hole is and where one would need to be for a stainless gun (at least mine). Maybe they would reposition the hole when they make the holster.

Steve

06-28-2005, 07:14 AM	#1
gsonnenmd User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	El Paso Saddlery Has anyone bought or handled the "1900" holster from El Paso Saddlery? Is it a good replica? Does it fit your Luger well? El Paso Saddlery (I have bought holsters from them before & found them to be of the highest quality. I'm really more interested in the historical authenticity of this replica.) Thanks, Greg

06-28-2005, 12:19 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	It is the most authentic replica you can get. The pattern was made from a genuine US Test Trial Rock Island Arsenal holster. The original holser was owned by an advanced collector, John Morgan, and it had some missing stitches. John took it to Bobby McNellis of El Paso Saddlery to have it hand re-stitched. While it was disassembled, Bobby made detailed patterns and it is from these patterns that the holster they sell is made. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-01-2005, 08:28 PM	#4
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have one and it fits my 1906 4.75" perfectly! I agree with Ron about the quality also. If you want it to fit one of the new stainless guns, the flap will not close. The gun is slightly different in width and the hole in the flap will not reach the post. The hole would need to be about 0.5" closer to the edge of the leather. Just a heads up to anyone with a stainless gun. Steve Richards

08-18-2005, 11:19 PM	#6
tedpark User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there a good replica holster that WILL fit the new stainless guns?

08-19-2005, 08:58 PM	#8
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you are interested, I could make a drawing showing where the current hole is and where one would need to be for a stainless gun (at least mine). Maybe they would reposition the hole when they make the holster. Steve