Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Galco Thunderclap Masterbilt Holster” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/galco-thunderclap-masterbilt-holster/.
Galco Thunderclap Masterbilt Holster
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Retired Bum
Custom
Looks like the old Askins avenger
It's a good looking holster, but for $249 I would put the money towards a real custom holster from a real legendary maker. Galco is only a hundred miles away from me. They used to be my go to maker when I was working plain clothes. I haven't bought Galco in over 30 years. I applaud them for trying to get back to quality over mass produced thin flimsy leather holsters.
But who came up with that name?
But who came up with that name?
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UC_Guy 1971
Custom
I stopped reading during the 1911 love fest. It is probably a good holster though.
Retired Bum
Custom
A custom maker should be able to get a great fit with any gun. Like Cooper, Askins only liked one gun, The 1911. Though in fairness, there wasn't the selection of auto's as there is now...
Retired Bum
Custom
Forgot to add, custom price will likely be close.
This was a very popular and comfortable holster for all day wear. IIRC there may have been a model for the P35 Browning.
There were several people who used the holster in the late 70s.
This was a very popular and comfortable holster for all day wear. IIRC there may have been a model for the P35 Browning.
There were several people who used the holster in the late 70s.
MurphysLaw5
Alpha
Ok, one other thought, if you have a Springfield AOS model, the 1911 holster featured does not offer an "Carry Optic" option. Oh well, pity. I emailed Galco Customer Service to ask if said option could be in the works, will post a reply.
Biggfoot44
Custom
Nah ! Over his life & career(s) , Askins liked , carried , competed with , and fought with a wide variety of handguns . Including being an early advocate of 9mm .
MurphysLaw5
Alpha
As promised...from Galco Customer Service:
"Thank you for your interest in Galco holsters. Unfortunately, we are not currently making a Thunderclap holster for the 5” 1911 with an optic. The number of requests for a particular gun type influences which holsters are available first."
MurphysLaw5
Alpha
So after a bit of searching, checking reviews, videos, yea, yea, yea...I found and ordered a Garret Industries holster. Kydex with a leather bonded liner....seemed to capture the best of both worlds.