El Paso Saddlery Patton Holster

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SCCWP

Discussion Starter · 2 mo ago

I just bought the Tisas US Army 1911 and am thinking of buying this holster for it. General Patton is one of my all time heroes. What do you guys think of the holster? I carry open so concealing it isn’t an issue. Please don’t start a conversation about open carry it will get the thread shut down. Here is a pic.

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RickB

· #2 · 2 mo ago

I have one for a 5" revolver, and now occasionally put a 4" in it.
Quality is top-notch, history is non-stop, but I don't think I've ever worn it outside the house, in over twenty years.
I like a holstered gun to ride high on the belt, tight to the body, and the Patton is anything but that.
The draw is slow, the exposed trigger is a very outdated feature, but dang, it's beautiful.

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FDM1

· #3 · 2 mo ago

They make a great holster. I don’t think you will be disappointed in the look or the feel of it.

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rblondon

· #4 · 2 mo ago

From a photo I could live with either holster if the trigger was completely covered. Yes, the odds are low ... but they are there. The holster's lines look good and the stitching appears nice. And I always liked the simle brass snap closure on thumb straps - I'm not a fan of pull the dot snaps - they are more of a pain than a benefit for shooters with arthritis or carpal tunnel issues.

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kuch73

· #5 · 2 mo ago

That is one of my favorite open carry holsters, it has a classic look, simple and elegant. Unfortunately for me, open carry is not an option in NY so for me to own this would be pointless, but I still go back to the site and look every few months or so. I may still buy one just to have it though!

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glider

· #6 · 2 mo ago

That holster with a floral design on it would be very nice. They do very nice work but a floral design carved on it would not be cheap. I have 3 or 4 of their holsters and consider them to be a bargain, good quality, reasonable price!!!!!!

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riposte191145

· #7 · 2 mo ago

I have one of those for 5" revolver as well - it is a little bit too long for me (I'm not very tall). I have a nice "Tom Threesersons" built by a guy in Summerset, KY that works - I also have a couple of SD Myers Threepersons holsters but they are for shorter guns.

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kje54

· #8 · 2 mo ago

Ya did good going with El Paso Saddlery, some of the best holsters one can buy.

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Old Fart

· #9 · 2 mo ago

SCCWP said:
I just bought the Tisas US Army 1911 and am thinking of buying this holster for it. General Patton is one of my all time heroes. What do you guys think of the holster? I carry open so concealing it isn’t an issue. Please don’t start a conversation about open carry it will get the thread shut down. Here is a pic.

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Awesome holsters, and fantastic quality. I have an El Paso Tanker holster for my N frame S&W's. For the semiauto holster above, I'd prefer a thumb break retention strap, it allows for a faster draw and puts your thumb in position to release the slide safety when you draw. But, it wouldn't be a true Patton design that way.
FWIW, he also had a formed holster without retention and no exposed trigger, similar to the semiauto holster above, for the 1908 Colt he also sometimes wore.

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Swift1

· #10 · 2 mo ago

Nice holsters both. I recall that Patton was very particular about gear and designed exactly what he wanted as well as a variety of things and features incorporated into Army gear to this day. I like them!.

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USMM guy

· #11 · 2 mo ago

I have one that I got for a S&W model 1006. I pretty much agree with RickB. It rides too low and it has a wedge that cants it away from the body. Just kind of awkward the way that it rides. I am wondering if Patton wanted it for riding a horse or in a vehicle. Just really not a good fit for me.

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TheTinMan

· #12 · 2 mo ago

RickB said:
I have one for a 5" revolver, and now occasionally put a 4" in it.
Quality is top-notch, history is non-stop, but I don't think I've ever worn it outside the house, in over twenty years.
I like a holstered gun to ride high on the belt, tight to the body, and the Patton is anything but that.
The draw is slow, the exposed trigger is a very outdated feature, but dang, it's beautiful.

+1 on higher on the belt, tight to the body, and covered trigger. You could get 2 out of 3 with their 1930 Austin holster which is just beautiful IMHO but I understand the admiration for General Patton.

That said El Paso Saddlery makes superior holsters. Here is a Tom Threepersons for a 7-1/2” SAA:

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The floral carving is gorgeous, but this fish scale stamping is really nice too and costs a bit less. (USFA single action revolver inside)

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USMM guy

· #13 · 2 mo ago

Something to consider also is that back then men used to wear their trousers higher than is the fashion today. I was watching some WWII footage the other day and it had film of Doug out Douglas MacArthur talking to some Admiral. I had to laugh as dug out Doug had his pants pulled up to about his armpits. And the Admiral as riding pretty high as well.

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Bullet Bob

· #14 · 2 mo ago

Everybody will have different opinions on these questions, but we still ask 'em.

At least I got to see TinMan's new holster for the fourth time on various forums.

Here's mine (bottom right), I like it very much:

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SCCWP

Discussion Starter · #15 · 2 mo ago

TheTinMan said:
+1 on higher on the belt, tight to the body, and covered trigger. You could get 2 out of 3 with their 1930 Austin holster which is just beautiful IMHO but I understand the admiration for General Patton.

That said El Paso Saddlery makes superior holsters. Here is a Tom Threepersons for a 7-1/2” SAA:
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The floral carving is gorgeous, but this fish scale stamping is really nice too and costs a bit less. (USFA single action revolver inside)

I ordered the 1930 Auatin holster for my commander. I thought about this one since it’s an Army Replica (sort of)

INV136

· #16 · 2 mo ago (Edited)

El Paso Saddlery makes some nice holsters. But, if you're going to carry your EDC in a belt holster like that one with the loose strap that snaps in on the lower part of the holster, you might want to re-think it. It's a lot slower to draw your pistol with that type of snap as opposed to the snap that is inside the holster on the inside part of the hammer spur. If it's your EDC your life could depend on how fast you can draw and point shoot a bad guy that is close and the threat is immediate.

This type of snap is a lot quicker to engage and draw your weapon. We were taught to slap the side of the holster with the palm of your hand while simultaneously hitting the snap open with your thumb and immediately drawing the pistol and engaging the threat, it takes a split second to get the weapon on target and firing.

This type of holster and snap combination.
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Here's another holster maker that is reasonably priced and will work with you to create the holster you want. I bought a brand new (at the time) Desert Eagle stainless steel .50 AE pistol with the light rail. He bought a new Desert Eagle pistol with the rail so he could make the holster for me. No extra charge either. I highly recommend Mernickle.
Link to Mernickle holsters

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SCCWP

Discussion Starter · #17 · 2 mo ago

For many years as a LEO I drew my weapon many times but I never once had to draw it from a quick draw perspective. I think if you keep your eyes open and your head on a swivel you’ll see trouble coming in time to unholster if that’s what the situation call for. Situational awareness is the key to survival. My first reaction to trouble is to find cover then get my weapon out. I know this might not always be possible but it’s my first plan of action.

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Che

· #18 · 2 mo ago

SCCWP said:
I just bought the Tisas US Army 1911 and am thinking of buying this holster for it. General Patton is one of my all time heroes. What do you guys think of the holster?

I like it. We use to call that a "Jordan Style Holster" after the famous gunfighter and Border Patrolman, Bill Jordan.

I got mine in 1978 and its still serviceable. Quality leather lasts forever.

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SCCWP

Discussion Starter · #19 · 2 mo ago

Che said:
I like it. We use to call that a "Jordan Style Holster" after the famous gunfighter and Border Patrolman, Bill Jordan.

I got mine in 1978 and its still serviceable. Quality leather lasts forever.

Big fan of Bill Jordan. I used to have his book No Second Place Winner, but lost it during a move.

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Swift1

· #20 · 2 mo ago

Remember, Patton was there a bit earlier. Bill another favorite of mine and I was more fortunate with the book.

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