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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2023 12:12:14 GMT -5
I have sewn deerskin covers onto the neck-touching parts of the strap. They really help as that strap can be hard-edged.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 7, 2023 16:20:30 GMT -5
I have a USA Tanker's shoulder rig for the 1911s I know longer own and a USN aviators shoulder rig for the Colt Commando. I had to soften it enough for a good fit since that Navy rig was made for the S&W Victory, a smaller frame. I like the Navy holster. Mostly I wear the Bianchi thumb break. Since it rides high and tight there is a technique for drawing which I learned long ago. The principal benefit is concealability without imprinting. The shoulder holster I wear on the ATV sometimes. It also has twelve cartridge loops which come in handy if shot down in enemy territory. Not my main concern.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 16:45:13 GMT -5
Weaver Leather U-82 Top Grade Saddlers Oil Clear, 1 quart a.co/d/bXHLxy1I always like to support local businesses, but the Amazon reviews are helpful if you see that brand locally. I need about an ounce. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 16:47:23 GMT -5
I have sewn deerskin covers onto the neck-touching parts of the strap. They really help as that strap can be hard-edged. Exactly the problem. Unfortunately I don't have those skills. I think I'll work those areas over with sandpaper before I oil the leather. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 7, 2023 17:19:44 GMT -5
Wouldn't most any of the usual leather conditioning products work? Neet's foot oil, mink oil, Fiebing's, etc.?
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Post by trailboss on Dec 7, 2023 17:25:39 GMT -5
Weaver Leather U-82 Top Grade Saddlers Oil Clear, 1 quart a.co/d/bXHLxy1I always like to support local businesses, but the Amazon reviews are helpful if you see that brand locally. I need about an ounce. That is like going to the grocery store and asking to buy two slices of bread for your lunch!😉 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 17:30:08 GMT -5
Wouldn't most any of the usual leather conditioning products work? Neet's foot oil, mink oil, Fiebing's, etc.? I've seen so many contradicting comments on different leather treatments over the years that I just don't know. I have a tin of mink oil I use on my boots and leather jackets and I'm tempted to use it for the holster. Some people say the wrong treatment can cause the leather too stretch too much. I've heard that neatsfoot oil can irritate the skin. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 17:31:10 GMT -5
That is like going to the grocery store and asking to buy two slices of bread for your lunch!😉 Sorry I don't have a tack room full of, err, tack. 😁 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 17:50:21 GMT -5
To tell the truth, it's not the holster that's the problem, but the straps. I want to soften them with something that won't stain my shirts.
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Post by urbino on Dec 7, 2023 17:50:58 GMT -5
Wouldn't most any of the usual leather conditioning products work? Neet's foot oil, mink oil, Fiebing's, etc.? I've seen so many contradicting comments on different leather treatments over the years that I just don't know. I have a tin of mink oil I use on my boots and leather jackets and I'm tempted to use it for the holster. Some people say the wrong treatment can cause the leather too stretch too much. I've heard that neatsfoot oil can irritate the skin. I wouldn't think that would be a problem as long as you don't use too much of it. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 17:57:44 GMT -5
I've seen so many contradicting comments on different leather treatments over the years that I just don't know. I have a tin of mink oil I use on my boots and leather jackets and I'm tempted to use it for the holster. Some people say the wrong treatment can cause the leather too stretch too much. I've heard that neatsfoot oil can irritate the skin. I wouldn't think that would be a problem as long as you don't use too much of it. I think you are right. I just sanded the edges a little and I think it will only take a small amount of oil to fix it. If it was easier to take apart I would probably pull it over a piece of steel to work it. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 28, 2023 17:05:13 GMT -5
My dealer let me know he had just received an SA35, the first one he had ever had. I already have one, but I love Hi Powers so went over to take a squint. I had a lot of trouble with my first one but finally have gotten its problems solved. The one he had a PERFECT trigger at 4.2 pounds. So I adopted it. That makes three Hi Powers in the stable now. Enough? Only time will tell!  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 29, 2023 0:30:03 GMT -5
My dealer let me know he had just received an SA35, the first one he had ever had. I already have one, but I love Hi Powers so went over to take a squint. I had a lot of trouble with my first one but finally have gotten its problems solved. The one he had a PERFECT trigger at 4.2 pounds. So I adopted it. That makes three Hi Powers in the stable now. Enough? Only time will tell! I hope your heirs are gun nuts. Pretty piece. Talked to the UPS guy, Bo, today. His dad is 81 and getting dementia. For Christmas he gave Bo a 20 year old Henry Golden Boy 22 that had never been fired. He teared up while talking about it. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 9:38:56 GMT -5
Got that all worked out, Ron. I created a gun trust to make it easy.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 29, 2023 9:53:24 GMT -5
 I’ve been giveing my oldest son my collection, I have a railroad pocket watch Hamilton, my Grandfather traded a horse for it. Don’t know when I’ll give it to him, wife says wait a while!
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 29, 2023 10:59:36 GMT -5
My son isn't really interested in my guns. All my nephews have more guns than I do. I may donate whatever I don't sell to a charity.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 11:22:30 GMT -5
We all face “that age” when we have to start thinking about what will happen to our accumulections. The more you have the more fretting about dispensation. Guns, knives, chessboards, books, electronics, rolling stock, very old family silver, art, Jap swords, tools, reloading supplies. Good grief what a mass of stuff we gather around us, none of which can cross the river with us.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 29, 2023 14:23:18 GMT -5
We all face “that age” when we have to start thinking about what will happen to our accumulections. The more you have the more fretting about dispensation. Guns, knives, chessboards, books, electronics, rolling stock, very old family silver, art, Jap swords, tools, reloading supplies. Good grief what a mass of stuff we gather around us, none of which can cross the river with us. Yeah, I'm going to need a bigger pyramid! 😁 |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 14:52:31 GMT -5
Or a viking boat the size of the Queen Mary.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 29, 2023 16:46:02 GMT -5
My dealer let me know he had just received an SA35, the first one he had ever had. I already have one, but I love Hi Powers so went over to take a squint. I had a lot of trouble with my first one but finally have gotten its problems solved. The one he had a PERFECT trigger at 4.2 pounds. So I adopted it. That makes three Hi Powers in the stable now. Enough? Only time will tell! I have been mulling over 9mm pistols. I would love to own a Model 1935 Browning as they are about perfect in design. I am not sure if my fingers can reach around a double stack magazine and have the right touch on the trigger. The Walther P88 I had years ago was too fat for me to grip properly. So, I have been thinking single stack. The Walther P38. civilian model is the most attractive to me despite their awful DA trigger. I never see the M35s at our one gun store in town so it has been hard to determine the fit. Yes, the transfer of a life time of acquisitions is a difficult chore. I am likely to hold an estate sale during my life time and give away the rest to anyone expressing interest. My heir is my stepson but he lives so far away and has little use for tools and equipment. Some planning is indicated and I better not wait too long! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 29, 2023 19:14:45 GMT -5
You need C96. 😁
The TT-33 Tokarev has a small grip too. My Star Model 30M has the biggest grip of any pistol I have handled and it fits me well. Can you get to a gun store and try on the High-Power?
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 19:21:21 GMT -5
John, I don’t believe you would have a bit of trouble with the P35, or the Springfield rebirth of it. To me there is no pistol that feels so “right” in the hand as the Hi Power. Even small hands seem to have no problem with it. One of my students is 12 and he loves it.
Ron, I’ve shot a C96 and the grip is lousy: round and twisty in the hand. The stripper-clip reload is also a PIA and as I remember it is only 10 rounds.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 29, 2023 20:28:17 GMT -5
John, I don’t believe you would have a bit of trouble with the P35, or the Springfield rebirth of it. To me there is no pistol that feels so “right” in the hand as the Hi Power. Even small hands seem to have no problem with it. One of my students is 12 and he loves it. Ron, I’ve shot a C96 and the grip is lousy: round and twisty in the hand. The stripper-clip reload is also a PIA and as I remember it is only 10 rounds. I have been looking in Taos and Cabella's in Albuquerque. No joy. Since you mentioned what feels right in the hand. The 1911 is it for me. Perfect fit. I have owned several over the years but want to experience the joy of 1935. So, I am hoping the M35 is not wider in the grip by much. Failing that, I owned a Walther P5 which is quite similar to the P38 and that also fit well in my hand. P5s are out of my price range now. So, a P38 might work for me. Post war in good condition. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 21:07:19 GMT -5
The Browning-pattern Hi Power is designated P35. The P38 is a different animal. The Springfield SA35 is a definite improvement over the original P35. But they can be hard to get. Keep trying. It’s worth it. (And try the trigger before you buy one.) I like 1911s, too, but they ARE single-stack. A point: the trigger reach on the Hi Power is quite short.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 21:13:16 GMT -5
 1911 on the left; Springfield SA 35 (Hi Power) on the right.l |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 29, 2023 21:48:51 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 29, 2023 22:50:09 GMT -5
1911: 1.254”. SA35: 1.30”
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Post by don on Dec 29, 2023 23:06:13 GMT -5
Bought this well-seasoned Beretta 92S this week. Put some G10 grips on and discarded the hideous rubber Pachmayrs. Great single action trigger pull. DA is pretty heavy. My first 92 variant. Three bills made it mine. I like the early round trigger guard.   |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2023 0:16:55 GMT -5
John, I don’t believe you would have a bit of trouble with the P35, or the Springfield rebirth of it. To me there is no pistol that feels so “right” in the hand as the Hi Power. Even small hands seem to have no problem with it. One of my students is 12 and he loves it. Ron, I’ve shot a C96 and the grip is lousy: round and twisty in the hand. The stripper-clip reload is also a PIA and as I remember it is only 10 rounds. Yeah, I figured. But the Bolo has the smallest grip. 😁 Some of the Texas Rangers used them with the stock. |
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Post by don on Dec 30, 2023 0:33:47 GMT -5
It very much depends on the individual’s hand. People’s fingers are different lengths and thicknesses, palm size varies, etc. The CZ75 feels slightly better for me than the High Power. Both are very good. The Beretta is not bad for me either. A lot of the new pistols are very comfortable in my hand. I have three SIGs that are pretty much a perfect fit for my hand size and shape, but they suck for my best friend. What he prefers fits me badly.
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I’ve been giveing my oldest son my collection, I have a railroad pocket watch Hamilton, my Grandfather traded a horse for it. Don’t know when I’ll give it to him, wife says wait a while!
