Wild Bill's leather - Quartermaster

Guns Magazine, Jan, 2003 by Jim Gardner

You know, we gun guys are just as bad as the womenfolk. When one of the gang here at GUNS brings in a new firearm or related, all the guys gather to give it a good inspection. Recently we enjoyed looking over a new holster rig.

GUNS Magazine's publisher, Tom von Rosen, recently ordered a rig from Wild Bill's Concealment Holsters. He selected the "Pro Choice Package," adding to it a double magazine pouch to supplement the single mag pouch that is standard for this package. Frankly, this is dam nice leather gear.

Bill Bowden is the man behind Wild Bill's. A former peace officer, he's spent enough 10- and 12-hour days wearing a handgun to know what features make up good carry leather. He also likes to make certain new CCW holders get the gear they need.

"The best holster in the world," Bowden said, "just won't work right when you mate it with a flimsy department store belt."

This is why Wild Bill's promotes a variety of special package rigs. The end result is you get the right gear and save a bunch of money, too. Imagine that.

Looking at TvR's new rig, I noticed the holster is a proven pattern that's been known by many names over the years. The dual belt slots stabilize the holster perfectly -- essential for smooth, fast presentations. Attention to detail is excellent, with a reinforced lip for easy reholstering, and first rate hand boning to the gun's contours.

The belt was supplied in 1 1/2-inch width. It's made of very good quality leather, nicely stitched, and with a nice, solid-brass buckle. The magazine pouches were constructed with tough Chicago screws rather than stitching. Magazine pouches see a lot of hard use, and these appear very durable.

Ready for the shocker? Bill sells this entire rig -- holster, belt, and single magazine pouch -- for $125 plus shipping. It's a heck of a good deal!

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Wild Bill's Concealment Holsters

[919] 779-9582

www.wildbillsconcealment.com