Outlaw Gambler 172 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I am looking to buy a "Doc Holiday" style double holster shoulder rig that will fit a big guy. Holsters need to fit a six shooter the size of a Cimarron Lightning. In lieu of finding a used one I am interested in finding a maker, if you have any recommendations for someone that makes this style of rig, I would appreciated hearing about them. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeeper90 4 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Sorry to say, but shoulder rigs are not allowed in SASS. Smokewagon Grampies 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chas B. Wolfson, SASS #11104 977 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 This craftsman has done all our leather: wmbrownholster.com Bill comes from several generations of leather craftsmen. Rigs and other leather items were made for such notables as Tom Nix and William S. Hart as well as others by his grandfather, etc. Bill really knows his trade. Chas B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three Foot Johnson 2,651 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 42 minutes ago, jeeper90 said: Sorry to say, but shoulder rigs are not allowed in SASS. Smokewagon Grampies Sure they are, unless it just changed last night. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowrustler 29 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I would check with River Junction Trading Co in McGregor, Iowa. Seems to me they advertised a shoulder holster to fit smaller framed guns. Good folks to deal with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montague Kid 26 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Ted Blocker makes a nice shoulder rig. I have one and enjoy wearing it only on side match day. The problem with a shoulder rig is that the gun WILL fall out anytime you bend over to pick something up, get something out of your cart, move quickly and lean down to pick up your rifle etc. you absolutely MUST strap the gun in when its not in use. That is not very practical when shooting a main match. Having said all that, I still like mine for the style points on side match days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 727 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I have made a few shoulder holsters and no one has ever complained of their gun falling out. As long as it is designed to hold the gun decently and not some sort of gamer holster with half the gun sticking out there should be little problem with retention. I carried a small semi-auto as an off duty weapon when I was Deputy Sheriff for awhile and I had no problem with that one either, and I never used an retention straps. But none of them were horizontal hold either, which makes retention worse. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,843 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, jeeper90 said: Sorry to say, but shoulder rigs are not allowed in SASS. Smokewagon Grampies They are. Outlaw gambler has been around for a bit. He knows the rules 1 hour ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Sure they are, unless it just changed last night. You’re not wrong. There’s so much misinformation out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeeper90 4 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 9 minutes ago, El Hombre Sin Nombre said: They are. Outlaw gambler has been around for a bit. He knows the rules You’re not wrong. There’s so much misinformation out there. So sorry, didn't mean to step on toes. I don't really care! I was hoping to save someone from buying something he couldn't use in a match. By all means spend away! Smokewagon Grampies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C. W. Knight # 47289L 75 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I am having one made (one side only) by David LaFlair @ Cochise Leather. I spoke to David and he had some good advice for me. Worth a look or phone call. C.W. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 727 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Not being legal and not being allowed are 2 very different things. I talked my wife out of using a shoulder holster because i knew they were a different animal and she would have to be extra careful, and I didn't feel it was worth the effort .But is she has insisted I would have made one for her and let her use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 285 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 El Paso Saddlery https://epsaddlery.com/product/doc-holiday-holster/ TB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tennessee Snuffy 24 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Hasting leather out of Corinth Mississippi makes fantastic leather goods Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L 411 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I used a Ted Blocker one for many years and never dropped a gun out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L 411 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, jeeper90 said: Sorry to say, but shoulder rigs are not allowed in SASS. Smokewagon Grampies Shooters Handbook pg 3 Although cross draw and shoulder holsters are legal, extreme care must be exercised when drawing a firearm from a cross draw or shoulder holster or retuning the firearm to leather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,843 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 4 hours ago, jeeper90 said: So sorry, didn't mean to step on toes. I don't really care! I was hoping to save someone from buying something he couldn't use in a match. By all means spend away! Smokewagon Grampies It’s not about stepping on toes. Wrong advice, even with the best of intentions, is still wrong advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeeper90 4 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 You are correct, I was wrong! The handbook does not say they can not be used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Gambler 172 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Thanks for the information. I have started contacting some of the people mentioned and recommended. I knew they were legal as I used one before but sold it when I made a new set of traditional belted leather. I sold all my leather working tools or I would make another. As for the misinformation that is posted, not only on this post but many others, with or without good intentions, be sure of the validity of your information before you post it. A new shooter or a wanna be may get spooked as they may not know the rules. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,708 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I’ve seen the Doc Holiday rigs that Double Diamond builds and they are incredible. You knight PM him or PM me for his contact information, he’s not on the Wire that much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot Bob 2,397 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 https://www.mernickleholsters.com/shop/Doc-Holiday-Rig-p210400143 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil dogooder 1,028 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/27/2021 at 1:37 PM, jeeper90 said: So sorry, didn't mean to step on toes. I don't really care! I was hoping to save someone from buying something he couldn't use in a match. By all means spend away! Smokewagon Grampies Boulder canyon bob has been using a shoulder rig as long as I can remember. Ive shot using two shoulder holsters several times. As long as you don't sweep anyone they are perfectly legal. You may want to brush up on the rules Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil dogooder 1,028 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Just now, evil dogooder said: Boulder canyon bob has been using a shoulder rig as long as I can remember. Ive shot using two shoulder holsters several times. As long as you don't sweep anyone they are perfectly legal. You may want to brush up on the rules Outlaw what is your chest size i may have a spare double rig that i use in ahlmans melodrama that may fit you. If i remember right your a little bit bigger through the chest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JONNY T. SASS 16453 5 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 You might want to get ahold of (roy@rroldwest.com) you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Eyed Drifter 95 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Murphy Custom Gunleather w=you won't be disappointed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Appy 54 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Ole Blue Eyes nailed it Danny Murphy does great work with leather. Has made leather for me a couple times. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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