Rube Burrows Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I was wondering for someone who may possibly own both or either. I am wondering if a typical slim jim style holster that was form fitted for the 1851 Navy will hole a 51 Conversion or 72 Open Top? I have the 1851 Navy Revolvers that have a pretty good set of holsters and I am thinking about either converting them to cartridge or possibly getting a pair of Open Tops but was wondering if the holsters I have now would still fit? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 They will probably fit but the ejector housing could possibly cause some tightness which might benefit from wet molding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube Burrows Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: They will probably fit but the ejector housing could possibly cause some tightness which might benefit from wet molding. The ejector housing is precisely what I was wondering about. Wasn't sure if that would let it fit. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 It would depend on how snug the lower part of the holster is, some are more form fitting than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I agree you might need to wet mold, but wrap the barrels with a thin wrap that might help stretch the holsters a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube Burrows Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks. We don't have any good gun shops in my area that carry cowboy guns so I can go feel things and see for myself. Everything around here seems to carry mostly AR, AK and Glock stuff. I like that stuff too but my love is Cowboy guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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