Model P and new Circle KB holster ( some pics )

[Gen. Jackson]

Well I just got my new bespoke holster and I think its gorgeous. I did not want it to be ornate with "scroll" work or conchos. I wanted something that perhaps a rancher or cowpoke might have had a long time ago. Besides, sometimes beauty can be found in simplicity.

This piece was made by Circle KB ( I have no affiliation with them what-so-ever ), and is double-sided vegetable tanned leather that fits a 5 1/2 barrel perfectly. The leather is very thick and rugged. It also has a curled lip that allows easy drawing and holstering without any snags. The holster also has the thong-type fastener which I think is more secure. Its fits all of my .45 revolvers like a glove. I darkened it just slightly with quality mink oil with a natural beeswax binder.

The Model P is from Cimarron. Its as close to an authentic 1873 Colt as one can get - with the exception of the USFA Pre-War. The only real external difference is that the Uberti uses a narrow firing pin rather than the more authentic conical shaped firing pin. But really the narrow pin is more appropriate for today's modern ammo with harder primers. I think Uberti got it right. Note that the Model P from Cimarron has the correct "bullseye" ejector rod, and the correct screw retainer for the cylinder pin ( rather than the later "button style" that was introduced in the 1890's ).

I polished this piece and managed to achieve a smokey violet or purple like hue. I refinished the grips and did the usual stoning and custom interior work. The timing is spot on perfect.  I highly recommend the Cimarron Model P.

I also posted another Uberti revolver with my "Hand of God" grips if you would like to see it.

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,45969

Thanks for stopping by.

[wildman1]

 Nice gun and holster. Some of my best leather has been bought from various shops in their used leather bins. One especially nice holster fits my '77 NP Colt 1911. It is soft leather and has a flap. WM

[Hoof Hearted]

Nice looking setup!

I have a different opinion regarding the "sharper" or "narrower" firing pin and feel that the change to it had more to do with higher pressure rounds than "harder" primers. I actually just finished a project using a round (picture half a ball) shaped firing pin on a revolver and it works exceedingly well with the cowboy levels of pressure.

HH

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[Gen. Jackson]

Nice gun and holster. Some of my best leather has been bought from various shops in their used leather bins. One especially nice holster fits my '77 NP Colt 1911. It is soft leather and has a flap. WM

Thanks Wildman. I appreciate it.

Looks like we are having an interesting discussion in your earlier thread. I hope that you were not offended in any way. And yes, you are right about the good deals you can find in the used bin. In fact, some guys specialize, if you will, in finding old and authentic holsters and gun belts.

[Gen. Jackson]

Nice looking setup!

I have a different opinion regarding the "sharper" or "narrower" firing pin and feel that the change to it had more to do with higher pressure rounds than "harder" primers. I actually just finished a project using a round (picture half a ball) shaped firing pin on a revolver and it works exceedingly well with the cowboy levels of pressure.

HH

Interesting. You may indeed be right. But maybe it might be a combination of our two thoughts on this. Then again, your test using such an odd shaped firing pin, and having success with it, is peculiar. If anybody has any other thoughts on why Uberti is using narrower firing pins... please respond.