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,45969Thanks for stopping by.