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09-22-2013, 12:58 PM
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Bucheimer Semi-Shoulder Holster Question.
Since I mostly have older Smiths, I'm partial to classic leather. I have limited knowledge of this holster, but I know I have to have one! My question has to do with the spring steel detachable "hip plate" portion of the holster. Is this piece universal for all Bucheimer Semi-Shoulder holster models? For example, if I have a holster for a J frame, can I pop the holster from the hip plate and put a K frame holster in its place? I noted from old catalogs that all these rigs start with #10xx. I have found a holster in the size I want, but it is missing the plate. I was thinking it may be possible to buy another complete holster for a different size frame, and swap the plate between the two. Has anyone tried this? Thank you.
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09-22-2013, 01:01 PM
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Brauer Brothers and perhaps others also made this same design. With Brauer Brothers, you could interchange the holster portion with the belt/plate portion. I am not sure about the Bucheimer one.
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09-22-2013, 02:01 PM
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I'm almost certain the plates are universal.
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09-22-2013, 02:06 PM
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It appears this was a popular style with several makers. The attached thumbnails are Bucheimer and Heiser. The Heiser ad states the holsters are interchangeable on the plate base.
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09-22-2013, 02:32 PM
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And that, gentlemen, is why I love this forum. You guys know EVERYTHING. Since you answered that question, maybe I could give you one more: What would be the correct Model # for a 2" J frame? Some people indicate #1015, but the Bucheimer catalog has the number as 1023 for a 2" Chiefs Special. What gives?
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09-22-2013, 06:24 PM
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I have one for a J-frame and thought I'd help you out but it turns out mine is unmarked except for the Bucheimer snaps. I just checked and there's nothing behind the plate on the back of the holster body as to what model or number it is.
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I recently saw one of these listed on ebay. I just did a search & it looks lke there's a couple on there, including a nice one for a k-frame.Not esp cheap though.
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09-23-2013, 09:22 PM
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Yeah, I've been checking them out too. Only a matter of time before the model# I'm looking for pops up.
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