Roy’s Recs: Simply Rugged Holsters

This video provides an expert review of Simply Rugged Holsters, a family-owned, veteran-friendly business based in Arizona. Roy Huntington, with 15 years of personal experience, highlights the durability and craftsmanship of their leather holsters, including specific models for 3-inch combat revolvers, 4-inch Smith & Wesson revolvers, and J-frame revolvers with integrated speed loader pouches. The review emphasizes the quality and practical design of the holsters for everyday carry and duty use.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio features Rob Leahy of Simply Rugged Holsters discussing the enduring appeal and practical benefits of leather holsters. Leahy highlights the quality and longevity of leather, contrasting it with Kydex, and details the sourcing and tanning process of premium leather from Herman Oak. He also emphasizes the critical importance of a sturdy gun belt for comfortable and effective concealed carry, and provides essential advice on leather care and rejuvenation using products like Lexol and Blackrock.

This video highlights Simply Rugged Holsters, a veteran-owned company based near Gunsight in Arizona. The speaker praises their high-quality, rugged holsters, noting their origin in making chest rigs for large bear hunting firearms. They showcase a custom western rig commissioned to match Ruger Vaquero pistols, emphasizing the blend of functionality and aesthetics.

This video showcases Tucker Gun Leather holsters, emphasizing their custom-made quality and comfort. The presenter highlights the extensive customization options available, from leather and stitching colors to conchos and specific firearm fitment, including options for sights. The holsters are presented as durable, high-quality investments designed to last for generations.

This video reviews the Rossi R92 Triple Black lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, highlighting its features like the black Cerakote finish, Picatinny rail, and threaded barrel. It's paired with a Bushnell RXM-300 red dot sight, praised for its auto-brightness and side-accessible battery. An ammunition cuff from Skinner Sights and Simply Rugged Holsters is also showcased for convenient spare round storage.

This video offers an inside look at the manufacturing process of custom holsters at Simply Rugged Holsters, as guided by GUNS Editor Brent Wheat. The content highlights the craftsmanship and dedication involved in creating these elegant holsters, providing viewers with a behind-the-scenes perspective on holster production.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.