bruce drake
08-08-2010, 08:29 AM
Folks,
As I was packing my gear to get ready for my upcoming deployment, I pulled out my old black leather M7 GI Issue holster that I've had for the last 20 years (I even had to stretch it out to fit the new Beretta pistol as I bought it when the Marines still used 1911s) and I found that the leather and the stitching probably wouldn't survive another tour in the sand.
So in order that I wouldn't have to wear some plastic and nylon holster on my gear, I placed an order with Pacific Canvas and Leather Company of Phelan CA (http://www.pacificcanvasandleather.com/) for a new M7 Tanker Holster.
It came in last week and I am more than pleased with the condition of the leather and the stichwork is neat and clean. After a good rubbing with mink oil, I think this holster will last me for a good while.
As a left-handed shooter, I had a rigger readjust the harness of my old holster so I could wear and draw from my left side. PCL already has a LH holster in their inventory so I was happy to order one. During my conversation, I told them I would be deploying shortly and they offered to stretch the leather to fit a Beretta for me before shipping. The holster arrived and the pistol just dropped right in so I am happy that they took the time to prepare my holster properly.
I would recommend them to anyone who does recreations or enjoys classic leather holsters as well.
Bruce
As I was packing my gear to get ready for my upcoming deployment, I pulled out my old black leather M7 GI Issue holster that I've had for the last 20 years (I even had to stretch it out to fit the new Beretta pistol as I bought it when the Marines still used 1911s) and I found that the leather and the stitching probably wouldn't survive another tour in the sand.
So in order that I wouldn't have to wear some plastic and nylon holster on my gear, I placed an order with Pacific Canvas and Leather Company of Phelan CA (http://www.pacificcanvasandleather.com/) for a new M7 Tanker Holster.
It came in last week and I am more than pleased with the condition of the leather and the stichwork is neat and clean. After a good rubbing with mink oil, I think this holster will last me for a good while.
As a left-handed shooter, I had a rigger readjust the harness of my old holster so I could wear and draw from my left side. PCL already has a LH holster in their inventory so I was happy to order one. During my conversation, I told them I would be deploying shortly and they offered to stretch the leather to fit a Beretta for me before shipping. The holster arrived and the pistol just dropped right in so I am happy that they took the time to prepare my holster properly.
I would recommend them to anyone who does recreations or enjoys classic leather holsters as well.
Bruce