military style shoulder holster for N frame

Hair Trigger

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Does anyone here know the designation of the military shoulder holster that Brad Pitt wore in the film Fury[/] ? He was carrying a Colt .45 revolver, I was wondering if the Model 28 would work as well? I have a M3 shoulder holster, which is made for the 1911, and the M28 doesn't really fit in it.
 
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Bell Charter Oak has made that rig for large N frame S&W's for over 40 years...maybe more. An enlarged version of the US military model for .38 K frames/J frame bandoleer styles used by the Army Air Corp.US Air Force and US Mechanized Cavalry...TANKS. But hell, their work is very nice if you can get Lefty Lewis to make one for ya. Good luck!
 
sodacan said:
It doesn't really matter with respect to your question, but he carried a S&W model 1917.
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Thanks for that info; I wasn't sure what revolver model it was, couldn't get a really clear look at it in the film, but I figured it fired a .45 cartridge. From other inquiries, I've found that the holster he was using was a custom rig and not a military issue. It had been a while since I saw the film and didn't remember that the gun was positioned under his arm. I'd rather have it further forward on my lower chest and abdomen. The military M3 can be worn positioning the pistol under the shoulder or more to the center of the torso, which is what I want.
 
I found a Tanker holster for a 6~1/2" N Frame that will carry any of my N frame S&W's. As a bonus, it is lined to protect the finish. IMO, the only way to field carry a heavy weight revolver like my Pre-27, 6~1/2". The El Paso shows high quality craftsmanship.
 
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SDH said:
I found a Tanker holster for a 6~1/2" N Frame that will carry any of my N frame S&W's. As a bonus, it is lined to protect the finish. IMO, the only way to field carry a heavy weight revolver like my Pre-27, 6~1/2". The El Paso shows high quality craftsmanship.
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That does look nice. I wouldn't mind it being a bit more plain, even, without the border stitching around the slot and bare edge, but I imagine that stitching is what holds the lining on that holster. Looks like El Paso will get some of my business soon.
 
Igiveup said:
I still have my issued holster for the .45, but found out that leather really shrinks thru the years, as it doesn't quite fit, by a bunch. lol
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Get the leather wet; wrap your pistol in a ziplock bag and work it into the holster until fully seated, then let it sit until the leather dries. As the leather shrinks while it dries again, it will conform to the pistol, plus a little room extra from the bag. Then treat the leather to a good leather conditioner.
 
I bought one of the reproduction rigs made for a Victory model. Used the above mentioned “wet” technique and stuffed my N frame gun in and let it dry. Carries my 4” model 22-4 now.

Dan
 
Igiveup said:
Hair Trigger, actually I am the one that outgrew the holster, fifty years of growth after I was issued it in 1970. I really have no need for it right now, but it is adjustable if I really want to use it.
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Get yourself really wet.....:D:D

I completely understand. It won't be a whole lot longer before my own shoulder holsters have "shrunk" too much.
 
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