police holster vintage for sale | eBay Durable, flexible leather is made to strict German specs. The department let me carry it until I retired, our senior Sgt. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! All times are GMT-6. This novel feature disappeared on later versions of the Judge holster, however, presumably to ease production. Amazing craftmanship and excellent quality. I had no idea that the clamshell holster was still being used by some officers in the early years of the 21st Century! 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They probably produced more holsters of this design than any other company, and cemented their position as a leading manufacturer of police leather goods. German Police Surplus AKAH Swivel Leather Compact Holster, Like New. I also thought it pretty cool to see the dump pouches in some of those photos. Hooray! At CopsPlus, we carry duty holsters from some of the world's most trusted manufacturers, including. The SW602 features a level 2 security thumb break and a 6" drop. Thank you for the article, I never knew about their history. Police1 is revolutionizing the way the law enforcement community Just an outdated piece of dangerous equipment. It would be interesting to know if the decoy snap accounted for any saves, wouldnt it? Add to Cart. Your email address will not be published. I do have a swivel holster from Nelson Leather company, but it is a different type than the ones I have seen on the L.A. guys. An additional device called the Sentry further secures the weapon in the holster. The only officer I've seen wear one was on of the Compton Schools PD officers. Good comments guys, but are we all writting about Ted Blockers swivel holster? View all posts by Mike. <p>This HD Swivel set is compatible with QD swivel mounts and is constructed of steel with a manganese phosphate finish & 1.5' loops.</p> Belt Clip: Metal Belt Clip. When I told him I was left handed, he balked and said hed have to custom make it and itd be expensive. Then he let me borrow it over some days off so I could try it myself. In 1947, he was shot in the stomach with the bullet lodge against his spine. Its important to note that the Rogers BOSS and WRATH holsters pushed the envelope not only in their function, as the first security holsters for uniformed duty, but in their construction as well. Collectible Police Holsters for sale | eBay Available in seven colors, finishes and patterns, it is also available to accept pistols with a red dot (6360RDS shown) and/or those pistols equipped with a light. Lots of officers wanted that holster when I retired but I still have it. The WRS Level 3 offers a natural draw that is not hampered by needlessly complex security devices. This required a careful surgery to cut the holster apart, to get the gun out. Klarna. Thats pretty neat, Dave! interacts online and researches product purchases However, they were not alone in the business. Thanks for your service on LASD. I can remember guys practicing quick draws in front of the mirror in the police locker room. Also the stud for the swivel was peened and had a cotter pin. There are currently 33844 users online. I started carrying a clam shell in 1970. The most popular was the G&G holster that used a short section of leather covered spring steel on the front seam. For departments issuing the Night-Ops Xiphos weapon light, there is a SERPA holster that will accommodate that as well. At a time when major agencies like the CHP had already traded their clamshells for breakfront designs, the LAPD stood by their old favorite. The closure springs were routed through the leather on each side of the trigger guard to ensure that the leather sides would close firmly over the trigger guard area, and not allow access to the trigger while the gun was still in the holster. John BianchiAn American Legend 50 Years of Gunleather. A handgun holster is a device used to hold or restrict the undesired movement of a handgun, most commonly in a location where it can be easily withdrawn for immediate use.Holsters are often attached to a belt or waistband, but they may be attached to other locations of the body (e.g., the ankle holster). I about broke it trying to figure out a way to sneak the gun out of it. As low as $90.99. Holsters, Police, Historical Memorabilia, Collectibles For more information, visit daraholsters.com or call 919-665-5316. I really miss the term decoy snap. So many officers had these when I was completing my internship in 1987. Original Item: Made of heavy black leather construction. Full grain genuine leather, inside the waist band holster with clip. Introducing the Swivel Drop Leg from Alien Gear Holsters Then later, the desk jockeys at the Office decided they hadnt impaired the street guys enough, so they came up with a mandatory issue, a Tex Shoemaker (sp?) This is an N-frame (Large frame) revolver. This page was generated at 06:57 AM. 2010. I dusted off the clamshell and my S&W 19 and practiced with the rig and my Second Six loaders for a couple weeks. Pretty sure I stuffed my gun into my waistband on more than one occasion rather than reholster. The trigger guard area was open in the style of the times, but a curved pocket followed the contour of the guard and wrapped around the back far enough that it prevented a top draw. Dont discount the police officers in California because of the politics of the State they work in. I didnt know the design was as old as it is, and can only wonder why it was so popular in Californiathen again, it is California. They were a particular hit with officers in the various city and county motor units, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP), who favored the six inch revolver and needed a design that was secure, yet fast into action. Mace/Pepper Spray Holsters. FOR ORDER STATUS & QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL (956) 744-3219 9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM USA CENTRAL TIME, Estimated Delivery Time: 6 weeks. it was cool. This greatly improved the quality of the draw compared to other breakfront designs, in essence providing the security of a Model 27 with the draw of the Hoyt. The Model 27 and Safety Speed designs were closed because the base of the closure spring was seated at the bottom of the leading edge. . It was not hard to do once you knew how. Gould & Goodrich Leather Pager Holder Model 614. NYPD lost 3 per day!. Thank you so much for making this for me. While placing the trigger finger into the trigger guard during the draw was a commonplace practice during this era, and was encouraged by almost every popular police holster design of the 1940s through the early 1970s (such as the Jordan-style police holster), it created a special hazard in the clamshell holster. They were purchased in the 1960s and were used to arm Air Police/Security Police, PJs, pilots and other aircrew. It was faster and more secure than the Jordan holster with its awkward safety strap, and it was easier to draw from while seatedin a car. Your duty holster keeps your trusty sidearm close at hand; it can and should be as unique as you are. LAPD 6" Clam Shell Holster Adam-12. Our selection includes holsters for pistols and revolvers, including models with weapon lights, as well as holsters for tasers. Item Name: FS Akah German Police Holster Vintage Location: Blairsville Zip Code: 30512 Item is for: Sale Only Sale Price: 40 Willing to Ship: Yes Bill of Sale Required? From my experience in working with many officers from many states California police officers are some of the best trained and competent officers around. The Swivel Drop Leg Holster is the latest addition to the QDS (quick disconnect system) ecosystem. Thanks for the info. . Sorry for being long winded. The leather-Kydex laminate WRATH was a breakfront design with a closed muzzle at the bottom. It is simple to reholster one handed with proper technique. The 357M is likely shorthand for .357 Magnumthis could be a reference to caliber, but instead I think its more likely a reference to the S&W pre-Model 27, which was simply called, The .357 Magnum before model numbers were assigned to all guns in the 1950s. Bianchi experimented with a series of evolving prototypes and limited production models for the better part of a decade before he finally catalogued his first breakfront duty holster, the Model 27, in 1970. Sixguns By Keith. The absolute monarchy of the Service Revolver has been supplanted by the Polymer Parliament. Police Holsters However, the 7TS uses a new nylon blend material that is extremely durable, impervious to temperature changes and weather, yet is completely non-abrasive to the guns finish. well . Gould & Goodrich Gould and Goodrich Adjustable Tension Level 2 Leather Duty Holster. Your email address will not be published. Industries (located in Dulce, New Mexico), had the notable distinction of producing clamshells for the LAPD under contract, beginning in the late 1960s. swivel holster - Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com It looks like they wear plain black, polished leather with nickel (silver) snaps or plain black with velcro. Also, the inside surface is left undyed, to prevent CHP tans from turning black. This could happen when the holsters release mechanism was worn from use, or out of spec because the holster bodys alignment had shifted over time. Call Us (678) 814-4831 SIGN IN; SIGN OUT; CREATE ACCOUNT; MY ACCOUNT; WISHLIST (0) ; SHOPPING CART (0) ; 0 Im so glad you have the story to go with the gear. It was similarly adopted by the Los Angeles Police Department. judged. I still have 2 of them. At CopsPlus, we carry duty holsters from some of the world's most trusted manufacturers, including Safariland, Uncle Mikes and Blackhawk. Theyre moresecure,durable, economical, efficient, and easy to care for, but lack the appearance and charm of their leather forebearers. So, the Serpa has an ancestor from the revolver era. Also great for retention, all you had to do was hold it shut or swing it up and trap it against your rib cage. This Bianchi holster offers long lasting durability under the most brutal conditions. Fighting Leather: The Clamshell Holster - RevolverGuy.Com The MSRP for these holsters is $72. The actors received careful coaching from real lawmen, who taught them how to look and act the part. I know about 3 of the guys I work with have 'em. The Safety Speed Holster company (est. Upon introduction, the Judge holster immediately became standard issue on the California Highway Patrol, which issued it along with the newly-adopted Model 67 and Model 68 revolvers. Truly amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail. The holster features the Grab-Resistant. Drop Holster Drawbacks - Guns and Ammo I was recently involved in an incident where an assailant attacked me from behind and made several attempts to extract my weapon out of its holster. With practice, the 070 is as fast as any other security holster. It sold well in the United States, but it was the selection of the BOSS as the standard issue holster for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and all the provincial and territorial police departments in Canada, which kept Rogers in the holster business. Turned out I was right. Vintage Tex Shoemaker NJSP Discontinued NJ State Police Holster For HK P7M8 LFT. seasons 2 & 3 used Safariland #11 holsters with normal safety straps as opposed to the finger-tip release of the Ojala pattern LAPD holster used the first year. . Thanks for taking the time to research all this, then sharing it with us. In the Judge, the metal cups that surrounded the cylinder added strength and helped the holster maintain its shape. I saw some clamshells worn by LAPD vets. Beinfield Publishing. $135.00 USD. Thank you for writing in and adding to the story of these iconic holsters. ), improved shape retention, the ability to use less expensive cuts of leather and cheaper tanning processes for the outer layer of leather, and improved rigidity for protection of the gun. My leather maker (mentioned in earlier posting) refers to the materials he uses as Premium Bovine Epidermis (we used to bumfuzzle folks at trade shows with that name. Holsters usually are rated at one of four different levels, with level four using multiple retention methods combined with friction. Because somebody ask a qusetion and we just ran with our comments on swivel holsters being unsafe and outdated. The holster is rugged as hell. I saw a swivel holster on an old rerun of Andy Griffith the other day. John Bianchi had barely started his fledgling holster making operation out of his garage in Monrovia, California, when he started playing with the breakfront holster concept in 1960. Required fields are marked *. Thanks for the article now I know the whole story on a holster that served me well. The swivel is an outdated, very dangerous holster. USA. I really enjoyed this article about the clamshell holsters. For more information on this holster, visit gouldusa.com or call 800-277-0732. It offers absolutely no gun retention. This feature, along with the enhanced retention and security features, gave the holster an edge in safety compared to other contemporary designs of the era. As Sam Andrews of Andrews Custom Leather (St. Augustine, FL) is fond of saying that real men wear leather: John Wayne would never be caught carrying a polymer gun in a polymer holster. Im glad you enjoyed the article and hope youll find more to enjoy in these pages! Handgun holster - Wikipedia Minneapolis, MN. It did raise eyebrows of our brass when I started carrying my old Model 19/Safety Speed. 7320 SW Bonita Road Tigard, OR 97224 US503-670-7972 (phone), Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (PST)Open Thursdays till 7pm. While the original Rapid Force Duty Holster was built to endure the roughest aspects of duty, our LVL 2 Slim is a durable option for unmarked and off-duty scenarios. The Model 2800 Judge incorporated other helpful features, such as a Bucheimer-style thumb break that was more easily operated than the finger-release of the Model 27 or early Safety Speed, and also more resistant to a snatch attempt. Yeah, youre article hit a nerve! He makes rigs for a lot of LEO who are usually (a) single, and (b) dont have support payments. Great to hear from you. The Model 27 holster (U.S. Patent number 3,630,420, awarded 28 Dec 1971) was essentially an update of the Berns-Martin design, which used a new, L-shaped spring design that ran down the front of the holster and held it completely closed, instead of the cylinder-clamping U-spring of the older design, which left gaps in the front. . Good stuff. In the post-war era, the design continued to grow in popularity, particularly in Southern California, the heart of clamshell holster production. My nick name was Jump-in Joe. Safety Speed also produced that one. I had a model 28 S&W and a buddy gave me his custom made break front that he had never used. This was due to several negligent discharges blamed on the holster. While Ive never been a fan of the holsters that had an opening on the entire front section of the holster, the design did lead to some development of hybrid breakfront/top draw rigs. Holsters by Carry Style. That holster was issued by a lot of agencies and not a bad design. Riley, Ive got another project in the works that I think youre gonna like! He jacked a round in while I yelled to stop, but I had my S&W in my hand instantly and fired first at 70 ft. Although the innovative Type I had security features, it was a concealment rig for plainclothes investigators. If youre looking for an argument youve come to the wrong place, because I wont allow it here. Jewett hoped to accomplish several objectives with his novel design. The tiger shark wears like iron, Ive had a belt and IWB holster made of it for the last 18 years and it is nearly indestructible plus it wont melt. . Known for high-quality concealment and competition holsters, Blade-Tech also offers top-notch duty holsters. The varieties of grips, wood and synthetic, allowed one to make a statement on what fit their hand the best. Thanks, Mike, I have a question about my 1962 revolver. Lexipol. The closed muzzle achieved a similar effect to the muzzle lock on the BOSS, without use of the polycarbonate spine. Jewetts holster was initially produced by the Speed Safety company (which took its name from the two unique qualities of the holster design) from 1932 until somewhere around 1942-43, at which point some of the production rights were sold to another company that operated under the similar name, Safety Speed. In the mid-1970s, Rogers wore many hats as a former FBI agent, a world class competition shooter, and the owner/operator of the newly-established Rogers Shooting School. Ha! Durable, heavy-duty construction in a lightweight configuration. One of the conditions of switching to auto pistols about 1986 as I recall was to give up the clam shell holster. speaking of LAPD what type of duty gear do they wear? Wow, thank you! Mine opens just past 90 degrees, so one handed reholstering was pretty easy, if not fast. I retired it in 86 when we switched to the Sig P220. Super fast. The spring made a pop when the clamshell opened, which could potentially be an issue (some officers learned to restrict the opening of the clamshell with the support hand when noise discipline was important). The first time I got out of the car on an officer survival training scenario and left my gun on the seat of the car, I decided that it was time to go shopping for another holster. Fortunately, Bill Rogers hadnt got the word. Yet, the most damning problem with the clamshell holster is that it had a disturbing tendency to open up on its own, dumping the gun onto the ground. I still carry a custom "swivel hoster" with a 5 inch drop. From premium leather duty gun holsters and magazine pouches to belt keepers, handcuff cases and everything in between, we make the best lightweight, full-grain leather duty and plainclothes police gear you need to do your job best. Pachmayer rebuilt it for me. Nov 2, 2022. Two Way Radio Carrying Cases and Belt Clips
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