Roy’s Recs: Simply Rugged Holsters

Roy Huntington highlights Simply Rugged Holsters, a veteran-owned Arizona company known for its durable, hand-molded leather holsters. He emphasizes their use of Herman Oak leather and indestructible nylon thread, with delivery times of 3-4 weeks. The holsters are designed for longevity, with Huntington noting one he's owned for 15 years still looks new. They offer innovative conversion kits for chest or inside-the-waistband carry, alongside traditional belt holsters, scabbards, and field holsters.

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 reviews the Pat Holster, a handmade leather pancake holster. The reviewer highlights its quality, comfort, and affordability, noting it fits a Smith & Wesson 686 large revolver perfectly. The holster features a thumb break for Level 2 retention and is designed for both Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) and Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) carry, offering good concealment for larger firearms.

This video delves into the challenges of finding quality leather holsters for small frame revolvers, specifically mentioning the Ruger SP101, Taurus 856, and Kimber K6s. The speaker, The Yankee Marshal, discusses the closure of Winthrop Holsters and recommends Azula Holsters as a viable option for good value and fit. The content highlights the importance of proper holster fitment for concealed carry and firearm safety.

This video from We The People Holsters showcases their American-made leather holsters, emphasizing IWB and OWB options. It highlights features like retention, draw speed, and durability, demonstrating their use with a Stoeger STR-9SC pistol. The content is promotional, focusing on quality and a limited-time offer.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various concealed carry holster types, emphasizing that no single holster is ideal for all situations. The instructor discusses the pros and cons of hybrid IWB, minimalist Kydex IWB, OWB pancake, pocket, and chest rig holsters, offering insights based on years of personal experience. Key considerations include firearm size, clothing, carry position, and reholstering ease, with specific advice on features like the 'claw' for appendix carry and the importance of holster rigidity.

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.