"Brill" Unmarked Basket Weave Kluge-Look But Not

[arabensburg]

I mentioned this unmarked "Brill" type holster the other day on another SM thread. I had seen it online elsewhere. It was being marketed for sale as an..."A.W. Brill - Austin Unmarked "Ranger" Style Holster..."

It carries the Charles W. Kluge look from the front, but the stitching pattern on the back is not his. I may have seen this zig zag pattern before.

The belt loop is large. The maker of this holster may be one of the original central Texas dozen. What do you think?

I bought it.

Neale Rabensburg

 

[rednichols]

You're getting the idea, Neale. I call these 'Brillalikes' and there are two dozen different makers, most marked with the saddler's names but some not with any name. Al distinct as to construction and yes, especially as to the sewing of the cuff ends.

This one impresses because it follows the Kluge/Rabensburg methodology of expanding the belt tunnel via the fold in the fender, vs. shifting the cuff lower on the holster body. Only Myres did the latter and there the cuff is only ornamental. Far fewer of these Myres have survived vs his Threepersons.

 

[wheelgun610]

... This one... follows the Kluge/Rabensburg methodology of expanding the belt tunnel via the fold in the fender, vs. shifting the cuff lower on the holster body. Only Myres did the latter and there the cuff is only ornamental. Far fewer of these Myres have survived vs his Threepersons.

I actually prefer the way Tio Sam placed the cuff lower to allow for a wider belt. That allows the holster to ride higher for better concealment as well as to keep it from swinging and bouncing around.

Mark

 

[arabensburg]

A lower cuff and wider belt provides less "flip-flop"

I actually prefer the way Tio Sam placed the cuff lower to allow for a wider belt. That allows the holster to ride higher for better concealment as well as to keep it from swinging and bouncing around.

Mark

The accompanying photos show my one-and-only S. D. Myres holster, which is attached to a matching decorative belt. The width of the belt varies from 1 1/2 inches to 2 1/2 inches to a 4 inch section where the holster is secured.

With the decorative belt removed, then a conventional belt would raise the carry to a more acceptable level and provide better stability depending on the width of the belt.

There is about 3 1/2 inches of clearance down to the cuff in the belt loop. Your right, a lower cuff should provide less "flip-flop" depending on the width of the belt and the height of the loop.

I learn something new every day.

Neale Rabensburg

 

[DevilDog72]

man I love me some Texas Jockstrap holsters