Will Kane Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Does anyone use an ammo belt, expressly designed for Plainsman, that holds both 45-70 rounds and 12 gauge shotshells? If so, I’d be interested in looking at a photo of it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I've been using a slide from FleaBay on my shotgun belt. It was made for 10, 45-70. It works, but is pretty large. I think I'd like to try a slide made for 45 colt, but most only hold 6, which is usually enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I’ve thought about trying a bandolier for Plainsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 57 minutes ago, Hoss said: I’ve thought about trying a bandolier for Plainsman. I've considered getting one for main match shooting. A couple of our friends seem to have good luck with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibola Al Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I don’t have a plainsman ammo belt, but I have had good luck with both Jax Leather and JM Leather when it comes to custom order canvas belts. Figure out where you want your loops and what caliber, and they build exactly what you want. http://www.jaxleather.com/Canvas Products.htm http://www.jm-leather.com/canvas_belt.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I'm a leather maker and have made numerous specialized leather and canvas belts. Currently I'm not working because of health issues, but I can recommend a top-notch shop that custom makes historical pieces that have been use in many movies. They are excellent people and a pleasure to do business with. Give them a call. I'm sure they can make you exactly what you want. Cavalry Holster Gun Belts Civil War Western Holsters Cowboy Belt (carricoleather.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Trigger Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Hoss said: I’ve thought about trying a bandolier for Plainsman. 1 hour ago, Will Kane said: I've considered getting one for main match shooting. A couple of our friends seem to have good luck with them. Mernickle Holsters had a great looking double Bandolier holster rig that I would love to try, but not quite at $700! They also do custom Bandoliers w/ shot and shell loops. https://www.mernickleholsters.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Trigger Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 And for after the shooting match, THE BEER BANDOLIER Amazon.com: Livans Beer Bandolier Holder 12-Pack, Drink Vest Beer Holster 12 Can Soda Belt Holster Beverage Holder Insulated with Inside Money Holder Funny BBQ Party Gag : Home & Kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I use one of these and love it. https://www.jm-leather.com/bando_belt.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castalia,SASS#18915 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Capt. George Baylor wrote an article for the SASS Chronicle about Mernickles custom Shotgun and rifle belt with military grade elastic loops. He had one made for plainsman with 12guage and 38/55 loops. Saw him use it at Bordertown a couple of years ago. Smooth and easy to use. The shells just slid out easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Catorce Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Hoss said: I’ve thought about trying a bandolier for Plainsman. Compadre, if you wear a bandolero you will need a stylish charro hat with a wiiide brim a to go with it! …and maybe a second bandolero to wear across the first one… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Catorce Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Will Kane said: I've considered getting one for main match shooting. A couple of our friends seem to have good luck with them. Luck? Compadre, the only luck I seem to have is with the ladies … and by that I mean lucky for my marriage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, El Catorce said: Compadre, if you wear a bandolero you will need a stylish charro hat with a wiiide brim a to go with it! …and maybe a second bandolero to wear across the first one… I’d have to change my alias. El Caballo Gordo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Catorce Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Itchy Trigger said: Mernickle Holsters had a great looking double Bandolier holster rig that I would love to try, but not quite at $700! They also do custom Bandoliers w/ shot and shell loops. https://www.mernickleholsters.com/ I started with a pair of custom bandos made in Mexico to wear crossed on my chest one for shot-shells and one for .38’s… then @Dream Chaser, SASS #79316 let me try her new Mernickle bando and i was hooked! That let me experiment with my original shotshell bando and i converted it to plainsman bando… I just inserted a 45 slide. Then i can slide it down if im shooting rifle first or up if shooting shotgun first … of course leave it El Catorce to forget it at home during Land Run lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 My rifle ammo fits neatly in my vest pocket.. right where my hand as I drop the lever on the LowWall... Shotshells in the slide over the pistol belt keeps them where muscle memory sez they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Hoss said: I’d have to change my alias. El Caballo Gordo! Boy, I haven't heard that word "Gordo" since the 70's when one of my Spanish customers refered to himself as " El Gordo" and he for sure was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 19 hours ago, Hoss said: I’ve thought about trying a bandolier for Plainsman. Yep I use a Bandoleer all the time [Tupelo ]...so for Plainsman I added some elastic loops for the 38-55 near the bottom of the Bandoleer where it joins at the hip. I suppose it would work with 45-70's..you would leave a few shotgun loops empty as the 45-70 bullets can get in the way when grabbing for the shotgun shells. I have 7 loops for the 38-55.I am a RH but should work ok with a LH shooter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Y'all ever hear of these folks? I ran across them when I was looking for a Mills belt. https://www.wolfearsequipment.com/cartridge-belts?page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezcal Charlie Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 My shot shell belt has 8 loops for 45-70, 4 either side of the shot shell loops but I don’t shoot plainsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 Many thanks to one and all for all the great information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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