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Thumbs down are embittered folks who got the wrong holsters and grips.
Can I be an honorary member of the Arizona ghostriders?
Thumbs down? Which ones, haha!
True, but it makes Bill laugh!
thumbs down are carpetbaggers!
One of the many things i love learning about the Old West is how everything related to fashion had a practical application. Great Video!
You are very welcome
One of my relatives that passed on about a year ago was a leather worker by trade. When we cleared out his home, we found a good dozen pair of antlers stashed in his study closet. I used a pair to make myself a set of grips for my Colt 1991A1. It is actually pretty funny but a year later i watched Longmire and i absolutely love their attention to detail with the firearms. The fact walt has his stag horn grips and his 1911 has lost all it's blue at the muzzle from being drawn and reholstered. Brilliant series to me.
I loved his 1911. The stag was a brilliant touch/
I live about thirty miles north of "Durant" (Buffalo, Wyoming) and know Craig Johnson, the fella who writes the books the series is based on. Craig is a 1911 man, and so is Robert Taylor (Walt). Our CAS club hosted some of the actors at Longmire Days two years running, so I got to shoot with several of the cast. Louanne Stephens (Ruby) shot a clean stage, and Robert was whanging the fifty yard targets with my coach gun 100%. Nice group of REAL folk. If ya' like the show, read the series, starting with "Cold Dish".
I've been making my own holsters & belts for target shooting out of leather, doing it as a hobby is a lot of fun!
It is!
Can't go wrong with a Duke Frazier holster
Surely can't.
I different look for literally any occasion & on a budget, this was a real treat.
Thank you!
My eyes are bad, I thought Bill sprung a leak until i noticed it was sunlight shining through him 😳 and those all look great- perfectly oiled and worn in the right places. Batjack did great with the grips
HA!
John Wayne soaked his revolver grips for a week in tea to stain them in the color familiar from so many of his movies.
That's what I've heard.
Thanks for letting me know it's Saturday by releasing a new video. This one was a really good one. A lot of great information for folks looking to get into reenacting. Your advice of it doesn't have to break the bank fits quite a bit related to the hobby. Thanks. Take it easy man. 😎
You're welcome.
Been so busy with a new job I’m just now catching up on the last few videos I missed. You are still doing great, Santee! This was a great installment with good advice.
I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
0:41 in, Dirty Dan looks SO AWESOME!!!! What a outfit!!!!
He likes it.
@@ArizonaGhostriders He looks badass
Great video, Santee. And I love the setting for your intro. The Sonora Desert is such a magnificently beautiful place! -Desert Rat Rick
Thank you!
Saving this video as a reference for the next time I "need" new grips. You mentioned several manufacturers I hadn't known of. Thank you. I have several grips of different materials and colors even for a modern handgun and it really changes the look and makes them a bit less boring at the range. The historical context you give each was very good.
Thank you! There are many other manufacturers out there, as well. Some finishes look fake from 2 feet away, and you really have to make sure they have a return policy if you don't like them.
Only 2 gun belts? Those are rookie numbers! I'll see if'n I can help you get those numbers up! Loved the video Santee! Poor Bill. Lol.
HA!
Was that John Wayne's voice coming out of that beast? Dang, I am still laughing. Great information on this channel as always, but the humor makes your videos equally worthwhile. "Pick it up. I wish you would," lol. Classic.
Yeah, it's from Rio Bravo. Glad you liked it!
I recognized Batjac's grips! Poor ole Bill perforated by lead yet again. The Ghost gets no rest.
He is no stranger to it...sadly.
Its strange how many show shows on guns and accessories you can do and still hold my interest...but somehow you manage it.
Thanks.
Once when a reporter asked General George Patton about his pearl handled pistols... the general replied, "Son, only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol...These are ivory".
Given how ivory contributes to illegal poaching of endangered species by seedy low-lifes and organized crime, while mother-of-pearl doesn't, that often-quoted line loses 99.9% or more of its validity. I wouldn't be touching ivory grips with the proverbial ten-foot pole, thank you very much.
LOL!
Now the popular one is Giraffe bone. Guess there are a lot of those still...
That T-Rex was not looked for! Lol!
Hard to lose him.
3:23 John Wayne is reincarnated! Hilarious!!! :-D That's why I like your videos, serious history mixed with serious fun! Keep em' coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Great video! Thanks for the Saturday visit Santee!!
You're welcome.
This is interesting. I recently inherited some neat stuff from my grandfather :( but..... his spirit lives on because he knew I was always fascinated by the civil war and the west. He was a big, bearded irish machinist who freaking loved John Wayne.
Cool!
So many choices. Great ideas not only for those reenacting but Texan's and others who are taking advantage of Constitutional carry.
AZ as well
I am learning so much information from you on your videos. The history the styles the fashion ... You and the folks who do the reenacting really put a lot of thought and Care into the characters you portray and I think that's super amazing. 🤠
Wow, thank you!
Seems to me somebody starting out should lean toward something close to stock or factory ( for the time) with a basic period appropriate holster. If they were post Civil War, perhaps a surplus flap holster that has been cut down. This would work for the bulk of gun toters, even those who were not trail hands. And once you can afford better, get something a little more fancy. A rich man or gambler carrying a plain revolver in a plain holster would not seem as odd as a trail bum or prospector with a fancy gun and holster I recall in real life, a pistol was often slipped in a belt with out a holster or dropped in a pocket or saddle bag, also. I know for re-enactors a holster is a must, eventually. I like the idea of just swapping grips and for most folks, resin or imitation ivory/stag makes perfect sense. Great video Santee.
Thanks much!
Loved it!!!!! Batjac did a nice job on those aged ivory grips
He did!
My niece could have been in the remake of True Grit but a 6' tall redhead who was actually adept at handling a SAA wasn't how they envisioned Maddie Ross. She didn't even get cast as "Woman in Store#3"
Hopefully she will get her chance!
@@ArizonaGhostriders She and some girl named Haylee or something like that got into an argument during one of the readings.
Thank goodness for _imitation_ ivory. Nothing scarier than a bunch of environmentalists on the warpath.
Yeah. They are making a lot out of giraffe bone now. I guess now giraffes will get endangered.
@@ArizonaGhostriders I hope not. They can have my giraffe bone Case Gunstock Trapper when they pry it from my cold, dead, hands.
Been thinking of dressing up my revolvers for SASS. Thanks for the resources, Redleg Scottish Outlaw.
You're welcome.
Excellent as always! I like how you made the shooting of the ghost look like an accident. Well done and excellent shot!
It was a fun shoot. Literally.
Another nice video Santee. Seems you have a pretty good grip on the subject.
LOL!
Santee, I have a Duke Holster for my open top too. I have an 1872 open top Pietta in 38 Special. It looks amazing. Of course, if I were in one of your shows, I'd have to wear bandolas and carry my gun like Tuco did in the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Ha!
You sinister fellow!! That would actually be cool.
Great video and good morning from Prescott. Thanks for helping to keep the Old West alive.
Our pleasure!
Yes! Thank you Santee this is so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I wasn't able to resist Mother of Pearl for my stainless Rugers. Part of my pimp gun collection. Hahaha 😎
LOL!
Im just happy you live in america. I live in canada and when you said "most grips come in at under 80 bucks" i laughed because the prices here are so different on everything. When you showed the "expensive" grips my first thaught was "hey, normal prices"
LOL!! I didn't realize the prices were that inflated there.
Good morning Santee those are some fine looking grips and holsters, the detail in your holster is stunning, I Love deer antlers I've never owned a gun like these but I did make a knife handle out of a deer antler., the pricing wasnt to bad at all unless you want the 997 dollar ones lol., brillaintly done mate seriously love your editing, have an amazing rest of your week,
Much appreciated. BTW, working with antler is not fun. Cutting it smells awful and it lingers....
You the man Santee! 😎
Thank you, RH!!!
I love it when some equipment is mismatched it shows you work with what you got
Me too.
@@ArizonaGhostriders just like you said function over fashion
@@stephenausmus4850 Right!
Santee! Image is All!🤣. Thanks 💓
You're welcome.
nothing is more beautiful than a silver colt 45 revolver with a bone grip and a black cowhide holster
Ah, a fellow man of culture, I see...
Whatever works for ya!
I'm not a re-enactor but enjoyed your video all the same...enjoyed your editing and production techniques.
Thank you very much!
i used to gripe about the price of grips until i made a pair out of elk antler.what a pain.grip makers deserve every penny. holsters how ever are a good project. you can make the holster the way you want it to be. i also got a triple k holster at a real good price but wondered why the loop was 2 pieced with brass snaps. worked put well 'cause i took out the snaps and positioned the loop to the angle i liked. keep up the good work. as always you are my favorite sat. morning video.
Yeah, making anything out of bone or antler is a smelly process.
This video was so gripping I really had to holster my thoughts
At least you got a handle on your feelings
The AGR logo seems to be backing up the quick draw fella. Yep well covered on the grips and carry rigs!! Very nice ya ll.
Thank you!
Saved this video for when I get my Colt and my new holster.
Cool
Nice and smooth Santee.🤣
Thank you!
Wonderful as Always !!!!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
It's crazy because the imitation plastic stag grips are now highly coveted in their own right. I love the double-cut stag (or even as they did, made from plain bone). I like that way the grooves follow the contour of the grips. I know--- it's very "Hollywood".. Some might say "farby". So I found a pair of the plastic ones for my alternate model 6-shooter--- very rare. I soaked them in strong tea. Maybe took them out a little too soon, but did achieve a light beige tone. They actually look better than some of the real double-cuts a few makers are coming out with these days. I hope their garish anachronism is offset by my perfect historical reproduction Maine & Winchester bucket-style Slim Jim, tooled in Gold Rush-era style. Hey Santee! How about that video on Dyer boxes? It's crazy how little information there is about them online. Only a few of us, it seems, don't like cartridge belts. I don't. 1) Cartridge belts are heavy. 2) The bullets can be awkward to reach, pop out, and load. 3) It is more difficult to tell how much ammo you have left, than if it all hangs in one pouch. Get a second Dyer Box for spent shell cases: can't afford to waste those! I can't even find a leather pattern online and will have to reverse-engineer some. The authentic brass hardware is even harder to find.
Tea on the grips works, eh? CooL! Yes, Dyer boxes. Mentioned them before, but I'll talk more about them in the future.
Thanks for another "gripping" episode.
You're welcome.
I would love to be in a western film. I bet its not what I think but to just be in a town and everyone dressed in old west. Would be so cool
It is so cool. I hope you get the opportunity.
I like the slim Jim´s real cool ! Great vid has always amigos ! Have a fun weekend .
Thank you!
@@ArizonaGhostriders No need is all that you guys deserve !
I'm a big fan of stag grips. Nice vid again! Greets, T.
Much appreciated.
Thanks for helping me get a grip on this subject!!!
You're welcome.
I really enjoy your videos Santee!!! Great job
I appreciate that!
That was great Santee! Lots of very useful information and tips.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video, thanks for all the effort week after week. Digging the Shane clip, I loved that movie when I was younger.
Glad you enjoyed it
One thing I have found, if you got to run one firearm with multiple grips it's much easier to have the two piece grips than the one piece. While one piece may always look better with not having that screw going through the middle, you can't be the convenience of just unscrewing one screw and me able to change your grips.
That does slow you down a bit.
WOW, this is interesting and cool. I love the way you insert movie clips in to the videos. 👏🤠
Thank you!
Great video, and a beautiful opening and closing location shot.
Thank you!
I just love your channel. I was born and raised in AZ, so this is right up my alley. TFS
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the nod to John Wayne in Rio Bravo
Thank you!
Awesome job Santee.
Thanks for the visit
Thanks Santee!
You're welcome.
Love your tooled holster!
Thank you!
Super cool video. Love that style of guns and holsters.
Much appreciated.
Goodwill has become my good friend.
LOL!
Good Caturday afternoon 🐞 and weekend, peace 🕊️ ful and blessed, dear Santee and friends. 🐾💕💝 Great one again. Love 💟 and Light 🕯 Sabi and family 👪
Much appreciated.
Loved the video thanks Arizona ghost riders will definitely be using this to help.
Glad to help
I use a small place called Texas Gunslinger. Run by an older gentleman who is awesome. Has some nice simple styles and good pricing.
Very cool!
I've purchased grips from Arizona Custom Grips and they are top notch grips and a fine company to deal with. Great video, enjoyed it very much!
Much appreciated.
Good points on the clothing changes id not thought of that.
Good
Thanks for all the great info!
You're welcome.
As always, another good and informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Santee the outfit designed by the "The period costume house of Goodwill" is truly amazing it probably set you back a pretty penny or two. I can't afford those high-end fancy duds, I did my shopping at the Salvation Army a more frugal option and I was in luck that day, for some reason they saw me and gave me a coffee and a day old donut. As usual bang up content. PS; Your new handle will be "Debonair Santee", Due to tremendous respect for "Dapper Dan" he can keep his.
The one from Goodwill cost $11. Goodwill is a thrift store, and nothing sets you back too far $$ I beat out a guy with a custom jacket and $250 worth of additional clothing.
@@ArizonaGhostriders You big spender, you.🤭
Great information Santee. I have plans for several holsters, just need to make them! Thanks!
Go for it!
Great video Santee. My Grandpa used to make all types of leather goods. Holsters, vests, hat bands, saddles. You name it he made it. I have quite a bit of his items. I liked this video. It reminded me of his work.
Very cool!
It really is incredible to see so many options out there. You have quite a few holsters. Did you get rid of some because they weren't functional?
Yeah. The first one I built I used the wrong size pattern and it was too big. The others were just ones I had duplicates of.
Might switch the walnut grips on my 1851 Colt Navy, Wild Bill style after watching this. Another great video. Thanks Santee.
Cool.
Moment of crazyness: I imagined Dirty Harry and The Man With No Name clint-eastwood style looking at each other in a fast draw duel. Anyway, great one, Santee. Nice tips.
I like it!
Thanks for this Santee
My pleasure!
Very helpful episode.
Thank You!
Great video! Nice spinning Santee!
Thank you!
That Eastwood clip was hilarious! 😂
Thank you!
Just perusing period photos of the working cowboys, townies, and lawmen of the old west can really help those folks just starting out. Decide what persona you want, the time period, and region, then start your research. What you will find is that things like sweaters (in cold weather) and simple leather gear were fairly universal, and inexpensive today. Lace-up boots (ropers) were common. Hats were incredibly varied, both in material and style. We have a museum at King's Saddlery here in Sheridan, Wyoming chock full of old west artifacts, from rifles, handguns, saddles, leather gear, buggies, chaps, traps, spurs, etc., and unless someone was a showman a'la Wild Bill (who held auditions at the Sheridan Inn), most of their trappings were utilitarian.
Nothing proves it better than artifacts, right? Thanks for the info!
Sounds like you have one great collection of holsters, grips, and I'm sure a whole lot more.
Not as much as others, but I like 'em.
I think you covered it well. A topic I could get a handle on. Keep them coming 🤠 👍
Thanks, will do!
You'll have to share your silver grips when convenient.
When I get them
Pretty cool!
Thank you!
Great videos as always. You really got me back into the spirit from videos way back. Bought a few replica firing colt 1873's from Uberti. My best to you and yours from up north in Phoenix...
Thank you!
Nice collection! 🤠
Thanks!
Good morning Arizona Ghost Riders. This is Ted from Texas. I definitely thought this was a good episode. I have a couple guns would like believe I shared photo graphs with you. My Ruger had his stag grips on them. But my original Colt has wood. I definitely love my original Colt, but I definitely don't like playing rough with her. Thanks for the good show
I don't play rough with my Colt (the nickeled one with the Sambar Stag grips).
One thing I learned from Rendezvousing … go EARLY! Early can always “carry through” to later; but, not vise-a-versa. I.e. A Civil War vet heading west could definitely carry a Henry or 1866; but, not an 1873. Oh course, cap & ball revolvers; but, why not an upgrade to cartridge conversions? Early “Carrie’s through”.
You could, but converting is extra money, and time, and there's a chance the ammo might not be as availabe in the early cartridge era.
That was interesting, really liked the Pearl Grips. Adds Class to Your Hog Leg.
Thanks. They are ivory, but maybe one day pearl....
I have had a few sets of Buffalo Brothers grips and like the look and fit (some fitting may be needed depending on pistol type and maker).
They have always fit my guns well.
Very pretty grips and holsters
Thank you!
Since you made that one cross draw it's inspired me to go back to leatherwork just to make some of my own
COol!
I have a single loop holster that is very old with a daisy carved into it. I have my Peacemaker in that one. I tend to carry my Navy in an old Cavalry holster that the flap has been cut off. I tend to carry butt forward for a twist draw or up closer to the buckle for a cross draw. I have drawn my revolver using the road agent spin, like Frank James in American Outlaws. Loved the video as always.
Fancy, Eric!
Another great episode Santee. JT
Thank you!
Another day another great video santee 😊
Thanks again!