New holster for my Colt 1903

[Faulkner]

Picked up a newly made holster for a Colt 1903 pocket pistol. I have several of the cool pocket pistols from the 1920's and thought I might like to carry one on occasion, but I've not been able to find one that I liked.

This one was made by a guy I ran across on Colt.com who makes holsters specifically for these pistols. Made from 8 oz. Wickett and Craig saddle skirting leather, dyed mahogany with half coverage of genuine elephant skin. It was wet molded and boned by hand. It has a 15 degree forward rake and the belt slots cut for a 1.5 inch double thickness gun belt. It also has a body shield to keep the slide from digging into you. It's tight and will require a little break in, but I like it.

 

[rayban]

Very nice looking holster

 

[25elk]

Faulkner, would you please post the name of the holster maker or their contact info. I have been wanting to carry my 1903 and like you haven't been satisfied with the generic holsters that supposedly fit.

 

[OLDFED]

Please...maker's name, address and cost?

 

[Faulkner]

Sure . . . .

Paul Tripodi
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I paid $65 for this one and I'm very impressed with the quality.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Not too shabby.

 

[Mickey D]

I like it! I'm fond for the hammerless Colts and cordovan/oxblood color holsters.

 

[OLDFED]

While we're here...what loads do you carry for the '03 and do they feed/eject reliable?

 

[Steely Dan]

Sure . . . .

Paul Tripodi
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I paid $65 for this one and I'm very impressed with the quality.

I am no expert on holsters by any means but based on the look of your holster, $65.00 is a very good price!

 

[crofoot629]

Try leaqving your pistol in its holster in a closed zip lock overnight.
That should loosen it up a bit.

Emory

 

[Faulkner]

While we're here...what loads do you carry for the '03 and do they feed/eject reliable?

No faster than a .32 ACP is I don't know if hollow points would have the opportunity to adequately expand, so I use FMJ's.

I have four model 1903's and they all perform flawlessly.

 

[MP22]

Nice...congrats!

 

[tac803]

Great looking holster, nice quality! If you paid 65.00 for that you got a tremendous bargain. Nice job on the stitching. For Oldfed, I have run silvertips and gold dots through my 1903 .380's and they both work well in mine. YMMV.