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The covers for the book look terrific. Style, colours,layout and function are excellent - except for the literary edition... How did that one happen? It's all kinds of awful. I'm ok with the inspiration but the beach,plants and building look nothing like Flemings home in Jamaica - I instinctively located the scene in Cornwall until I read the description. That weird fantasy bayonet-style knife also is quite far from what you would call a machete. There is quite a good reference picture for an authentic machete , showing Ian Fleming as he throws a machete into the sand - the very same picture this item is reference of. How can you get this so terribly wrong? The quality of the drawing and its colours make the cover look extremely cheap and are not only in harsh contrast to the contents of the book, in a collection of James Bond novels, they would also let it stick out like a sore thumb. Even the subtitle was made close to unreadable by chosing thin transparent grey on a dark green hillside.
Yeah, I get the other guy every action hero at the time had a big revolver for a hero gun. But they were a bit antiquated and not as suave or cutting edge as Flemming was making the character. I think he definitely made the right choice heavily favouring automatics. So Bond wasn't just some cowboy with a gun, he was sophisticated.
@@mikeblair2594 maybe try a Galco stow-n-go holster. Those might work if you get the right size. Also, go to a gun shop or army navy store with a box of miscellaneous holsters and ask if you can test fit a gun to them. You might find something that works.
@@topbreak38No, but I did buy a cheap Amazon nylon holster as my first. We all have paid the derp tax at some point, now I am typing this with a Safariland ALS on my hip right now.
@@mikeblair2594Hit up local leather makers in your area. Many of them are gun guys (the leather worker who made Lemmy of Motorhead's boots also makes motorcycle holsters, for example). I would also suggest reaching out to Wilson Combat. Bill Wilson has a book about 1911s he wrote in 1984, where he gives special shoutout to the Star BM as a good conceal carry option. Chances are the WC guys know some good holster makers for that model gun. Me personally I have a Star Model B and just use a quality 5" barrel 1911 holster, which fits the gun well. Good luck though, the Star pistols are quality budget blasters.
So I’d like to see a short video of the two of you coming up with a modern interpretation of what a super secret agent like James Bond would carry and equip themselves with out of the armaments available today.
I remember Ian did mention in an old video he would expect the modern James bond to carry a Sig P365. .... I myself agree, with the addition of a ruger lcp2 for either backup or deep concealment depending on mission.
WWBD? (What Would Bond Do) Absolutely. Free of what his superiors would bind him to, with an eye to practicality in the field, maybe suppressor-friendly, everything down to choice of cartridge. But what era of Bond? The first books leaned heavily on what WWII commandos would be familiar with and what would be easily available (and limiting in terms of ammunition choices) whereas today he might use anything from a 2011 to a Laugo Alien.
it sounds like something he would say to the corpse of a badly dressed henchman he just dispatched by hanging from one of those automatic clothes racks in a dry cleaners
"Never buy off the rack, never compromise on the fit, otherwise it may be the last thing you ever wear." I can see him telling that to a fresh 00 agent.
The holster he uses in Bullitt was actually a reproduction of a specific holster set up used by Inspector Dave Toschi of SFPD. It was custom made for the movie as far as I know.
There is a guy in the uk that makes excellent replicas of the Bullitt holster. Long wait time. I actually carry my old off duty S&W 342 Centennial in an original that I had reworked some years back. It is a great holster once you get used to it. No printing at all and very comfortable. I have a 6 shell pouch on the opposite side. The guys he mentioned “vintage gun leather” have some come up no and again. Classic old school.
@@samuelprice2461I always believed the real Toschi carried an actual Berns MartinTriple Draw because he was a 007 geek himself, who always wore bow ties as well for this reason. Really different from Dirty Harry, who was also supposed to be based on Toschi.
This is the level of 'gun nerdy' I really enjoy: I've never considered the different holsters that Bond uses! People who know about these things are brilliant, like a Court expert who you think "there's an expert in THAT?! Who knew? How did they become one?"...😊
@@mrcrhartman My understanding Jackass Leather changed their name to Galco. From their webpage "Galco International, LTD was founded by Richard N. Gallagher in 1969 as a small family business in Chicago, Illinois. Then known as The Famous Jackass Leather Company, the name took its inspiration from Rick’s stubborn adherence to the highest standards of quality."
My dad purchased one of those Bianchi clamshell holsters in the very early 1970s for is Smith & Wesson 6 shot 357. I still have it, I just need to get new straps but the clamshell itself is just about perfect
I carried my backup 2 inch model 10 in one of those clamshell Bianchi for probably 15 years. It is on its third set of straps. Clint Eastwood movie Gauntlet sold me on it.
@@KevinSmith-yh6tlfirst one just found a cheap o holster in bargin box that looked close that worked well enough. Second found new old stock holster for a j frame and swapped out the straps, kind of expensive that way.
From what I've read, I got the impression that Fleming's original gun choice was guided by his own experience in military intelligence during WWII. Being that he was an intelligence officer, he was issued a sidearm. But since he was really not going to see any real action, they just issued those types the small caliber Baretta, instead of a more substantial firearm. Sort of like how generals were issued the .380 Colt Pocket Hammerless, instead of a larger (and heavier) Colt 1911 .45. They were not expected to directly engage in close fighting against the enemy. The choice of the chamois shoulder holster was to protect the lining of his suit coats. These less practical firearms and holsters reflected the level of danger Fleming faced during his service. When it comes to skullduggery and spy work, it was less about the quick draw, and action hero shootouts. But a fictional secret agent can be anything.
I vaguely recall reading that the Beretta that Fleming was given came about when, after Dunkirk, the British Army was scrambling to arm the troops, and the government asked civilians to turn in what guns they had to get some kind of guns into the hands of the troops. The army found themselves with a supply of 25 caliber pocket pistols that were popular at that time for what nowadays we call concealed carry. Those guns were useless on the battlefield, but someone realized that they were exactly what intelligence agents like Fleming needed.
When looking at _Dr. No_ on film, Bond never really is in a position to have to quick-draw as the movie progresses. Arguably the only time a character intended to be Bond does this is in the opening titles for the view down the gun barrel. Basically every other time Bond draws it's at his pace, not because he's rushed into it by action finding him so quickly that he needs to quick-draw.
Live and Let Die, and Taxi Driver are so iconic in my mind for showing off that huge Model 29 S&W. Dirty Harry had the same set up but kept it covered by the jacket more then Bond and Taxi Driver. The idea of trying to in some way covertly carry that huge magnum is so cool, its obvious why so many movies did it. But I think Live and Let Die and Taxi Driver showed off the holsters so much more which is awesome.
I always suspected Bond, the consummate , very detail minded, ( he ordered custom made cigarettes with the three gold bands), would have ordered from Burns & Martin, a specially made, custom holster, for his Walther PPK... That would fit his character and he could put it on his expense account, and irritate both Q AND M, with one shot. Very Bond indeed... The perfect response to losing his favorite, neat little Beretta...
it's very refreshing and nice to see and hear the enthusiasm that Caleb shows for the topic. aside from the technical details of the individual holsters, to the asthetics in combination with the overall 'apparel' fit and context on the character of James Bond & his arms of choice. it'll be a great book!
I clicked this thinking it might be cool background info while I work, yet ended up being wayyyyyyyy more interested than I ever thought i'd be. Good shit, y'all.
@@LuGer212 Yep, This is pure Shoulder Holster Porn! I mean, wow! Spreading the leather and showing the springs.. WHEW! This channel is all gun porn all the time. Hell Ian takes them to the range and then home to strip them down. Dont get me started
Back in 1979 - 80, I knew a police detective who used that holster (Martin) with an S&W 38spl. I own a Galco for my PPK. Works very well for me. One reason why Fleming used a shoulder holster for Bond is because Bond is in the upper class. Only a lower class man that was a common worker use a belt holster.
Shoulder holsters are the best. I used them all throughout my service, mainly because there's nothing more annoying than sitting in office chairs or car seats with a belt holster on.
@@mnk9073 One thing is worse: a drop leg. Several times in Afghanistan it would snag part of a chair at the most inopportune times. Over 2 tours in that country I owned and utilized a bevy of different holsters. My main focus being comfort and convenience being that I was often desk-bound with my rifle stored in a locker. Initially, one got what was issued. In my case, on my first tour, all they had available was an old issue shoulder holster for armoured crewmen. I tended to use that most often for the reasons you describe. However, when in transit somewhere and wearing body armour, tac vest etc, it's not practical. I had a colleague who never sought out anything but the shoulder holster he was given. Watching him dress for a trip out was... interesting. He'd remove the shoulder holster, don his bib-style body armour, then his LBV. Once all that was on, he'd readjust the straps of the holster and slid it on over everything. It was awkward. Seeing that, I bought a drop leg holster at the PX that would accommodate our issue BHP. It worked fine in conjunction with all the junk we had to wear but was a royal pain in the butt when trying to sit. They are also not that great for when seated in a vehicle. I noticed many Americans had modular holsters that one could switch to the chest for vehicle travel. I eventually got in the habit of leaving my far right rifle mag pouch on my LBV empty for that purpose. On entering a vehicle, I would remove my pistol from the drop leg holster and insert it in the mag slot on my chest (which had a flap and a fastex style fastener. It fit the BHP like a glove and held it securely. The drop leg holster still got in the way but was not so bad when empty. Often in the 'office' I'd just use a Yaqui slide. On my second tour we were issued commercially purchased drop leg holsters (forget the name but they are very popular). However, the army shoulder holsters were withdrawn and not available. I bought a cheap shoulder holster from a local market and kept the issued drop leg with my LBV for when use when outside of camp. All that said, the hard core types ridiculed shoulder holsters as being an item used by desk jockey staff officers etc. Essentially true and that was what I was so... One of the best aspects of shoulder holster was for when one had to answer the call of nature in a cramped, dirty porta potty... nuff said there. Of course none of this has anything to do with Bond in a tux... just a personal obsession...
The big Bianchi X-15 magnum shoulder holster always puts me in mind of Lewis Collins. He was up for the role of Bond to replace Roger Moore as one point. But he seemed to vacillate between big magnum revolvers & automatics in one of his most famous roles Bodie in The Professionals: CI5. He spent a lot of time lounging about in a similar holster. (This was the original Professionals, not the atrocious 1998 remake)
Weird thing with The Professionals was that for the first couple of series their carry weapons were true to them being part of a Government Department with 9mm Brownings as the British Army used at the time but in later series (?different armourers?) they switched to a 2" .38 revolver (at a stretch being viable as this was the sort of thing carried by Met Police detectives when they needed to be armed) and a Walther P38 which was never used by any British agency, civil or military and of course had the issue of ammunition compatibility you'd not really see allowed in real life
@@contactacb Yeah, even as a kid it seemed a bit incongruous. But it was a fun series, good action, cool selection of period motors, & amazingly for the type of series, good cast that could act. We had a family friend who was ex Flying Squad/Sweeny & as a kid he kept me entertained & informed on what weapons they did carry & toned down versions of what they got up too.
@@Getpojke I agree it's not enough of a niggle to prevent the enjoyment of the series, I seem to have a thing for older series, enjoyed The Sweeney as well!
@@contactacb I have a couple of hard drives that are chock full of old series as I enjoy watching them too. But i you're anything like me, some folk don't like you pointing out inconsistencies like the MP 38 being used in Raiders of the Lost Ark which was set in 1936. (I need to get a life, or so I'm told. 😆)
Very cool. And as someone who bought more than a couple pos shoulder holsters when I got my first gun, it's nice to see some examples of how I should've spent my money. I'm generally very interested in the 'how' of daily carry, especially when the answer isn't just "belly band".
A lot of the hoopla Fleming wrote into his novels -- especially when serialized in periodicals like _Playboy_ were consumer items the publication was also promoting. Harmon Kardon audio gear, mens fashions, Chemex coffee carafes. etc. Hefner must have given Fleming a list of sponsors to plug.
Nothing new under the sun! I love it when in "Catch Me If You Can', Leonardo DiCaprio's character emerges from watching the Bond film & proceeds to 'buy the look'!
Back in 1974 I carried a Walther PPK in what I think was a shoulder rig by Bianchi that may have been called a C-clip. It was bare bones leather with no real holster. Instead, it consisted of a leather covered clip that held the pistol in the horizontal position by the slide covering the ejection port. It was a very strong spring clip and for the years I carried the PPK it was never detected and never failed holding the pistol securely, although it dangled around under my armpit a bit. I haven't seen anything like it since then.
Bianchi bought Berns Martin, so the the heritage is there. Also in regards to the suits, the Craig era Tom Ford, two sizes too small, are horrible. Try concealing your PPK in those!
@@LtHutch18 The costume designer after QOS was Jany Temime. I know Louise Frogley from working in the business for over 30 years and although she introduced Bond to Tom Ford, she kept the nod to Connery Bonds.
Haven’t watched the video yet but it’s came at the perfect time. I just got a 1st gen P99 last week and now I need to find what holster Brosnan carried so I can be film correct lol
Unfortunately that’s going to a heartbreaking situation, the screen accurate holster was made by Galco, but per their contract with EON can never be made again.
I have a holster like the galco for my ppk that I got a handful of years ago from a company in Lithuania called Holsteris. I think they’re still operating but they’re a great option for people who want to tuxedo carry but can’t find a vintage galco
Youngun here with an X15, i tend to have the grip of my 1911 jut out and print through my jacket, any advice? The X15 hides the length of my gun perfectly but not its height.
I’m 5-10 225 and have a long torso and in Minnesota it’s ok to print or open carry but I prefer to be discreet loose printed clothing helps until cooler weather comes vertical ,cross draw and pocket with the air weight works for me I don’t care anymore if they notice
Very happy to have an Executive for my 2 German PPKs. They seem to be unobtainable now. One in not great condition on gunbroker for 400 bucks and it’s the first I’ve seen in forever.
I had a Bianchi X-15 for my Colt Government Model and a second X-15 for a Ruger Security Six with 6-inch barrel. Those holsters made the gun's weight almost vanish. My elder brother was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot and was authorized to bring a personal weapon instead of the issue Smith and Wesson Model 10; he talked me out of the .357 Magnum and shoulder holster. Dave reported that it was just right for him in the cockpit of his CH-53E. James Bond wasn't the only person to carry a heavy pistol on the job.
The Conery pouch holster reminds me of something someone who isn't a leatherworker would make for themselves. It's almost good enough, and it's probably comfortable.
The one that always sticks in my mind for it’s cool factor was the holster in licence to kill, I think it was a Galco but they used a copyright design by Ken Null who sent them a cease and desist and there were not many made because of that - it kind of clipped and gripped the ppk in an inverted position, just seemed super cool to my 10 year old self - and when he commandeered the tiny little silver gun and still tried to use the shoulder holster 🤣🤷♂️
@garyniven946: Right you are. From my first viewing of Licence To Kill, this holster made an impression on me too. The holster in question was Galco's Falcon which as you said had to be removed from their sales catalog due it violating copyrighted patents from Ken Nulls. Mr. Nulls firm still sells their version of this holster under the name SMZ and apart from some minor details, is identical to the screen worn holster. Got one for my James Bond collection and it fits my airsoft Walther PPK quite nicely. The little silver gun Bond barrows from Pam Bouvier in Licence To Kill is a Beretta 950 in .25ACP and despite it being smaller than a PPK, does fit into his holster quite nicely since it is designed to grip the gun around the leather.
Daddy carried an 8 3/8in 29 in the Bianchi break front shoulder for his general daily carry back in the 70s, early 80s before he went blind. I remember well him shooting oil cans(that was before motor oil came in plastic bottles for you youngesters)at 100yds, one handed, he would grab the butt of the gun, pull down and out, thumb cock it on the way up, and put a round center in the oil can, again, at 100yds, in the blink of an eye. If you were trying to do a "one Mississippi" count on his draw you "might" get the "one" part out before the oil can went bouncing on one of his slow days.
To the best of my knowledge, the Bianchi 9R was one of the best upside down shoulder holsters for small/medium framed short barrelled (max 3") revolvers in the 1980s. Secure retention, even when jumping down from somewhere in a pursuit (many other models fail, then!), good concealment and a fairly quick draw. Long out of production. Just my 0.02 €.
Seems to me wrong to assume the holster needs to be anything other than comfortable and concealed for Bond in general so those thin leather holsters are probably not a bad choice really. The only way you are getting a tummy full of holes while drawing it is if you are stupid enough to get into a gunfight unexpectedly, so its still in the holster, probably behind your buttoned up jacket. So at least for the Bond that isn't almost actively seeking the big action scene at every possible opportunity...
The idea of knowing when you're about to get into a situation where you need a gun isn't realistic. If Bond is going to be undercover where danger could come from anywhere, getting your gun quickly is a necessity. The cut and angle of the chamois leather holster prevents you from getting a good purchase right away. You have to pull the gun out a little before you can grip the gun properly. Watch the original clip where he gets the Walther. Bonds draw is clunky and awkward. Any unnecessary fumbling with the gun on the draw is a chan e to drop the gun.
@@topbreak38 If you didn't know you were about to need your gun non of Bonds holsters are good for quick draw really - all being about 'hiding' with various degrees of success inside the jacket he usually seems to have buttoned - you are going to be fumbling some just to get near the gun. Plus if you didn't know you needed it your likely dead before you could draw from any holster at all - if they already have guns pointed at you doesn't matter if its 0.1 second or 20 seconds to draw your gun... Which is the very nature of his job, concealed and comfortable being more important than quick draw. Especially in the bits before he turns into more of an assassin/ special forces killer over spy.
Great interview gentlemen! I’ve always been a holster nerd even beyond Bond and love these discussions. I just wish the film side of Bond would keep pace with the times as far as holsters and other gear the way the later literary side did. For example…yes it’s an American brand (but so was Galco) but I purchased a Mitch Rosen ESP for my Walther PDP Compact with is my current everyday carry for the majority of situations. This holster design, used for fall/winter and suit wear applications is as close as you can get to the Executive without running afoul of any patents. It’s as elegant, if not more so, than the Executive and is a true custom rig as it’s not constructed until you place the order. Do I think Bond should go full on Kydex? Not at all. What I do wish is that the prop masters and armorers would reach out to real-world gun toters and find out what they use and pick a holster/firearm combo and stick with it. 🙋🏻♂️EON Productions, I’m a 30-year retired LEO and would love to assist! 😂 To his credit, prop master Dave Evans created a great shoulder rig for Spectre and NTTD. There were some parts to it as he created it that don’t serve the real world very well (a Sam Browne stud on the thumb break strap instead of a snap and the fact that the strap tracks under the beaver tail interfering with a master firing grip instead of behind the hammer) but that David Richardson at Make It Jones will update for you when you place the order. He makes a spot-on replica of the Spectre model as he was in the presence of a screen-used holster that was sold at auction. I’ve done this and love the design updates and the quality of David’s craftsmanship. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 for some updated thinking about these things and some traction on a new Bond film. Keep up the great work, Caleb & Ian!
I've carried both revolvers and a compact .1911 in a spring holster of the type discussed, but with the butt up. Even then, a solid thump would dislodge the automatic. Very embarrassing to have the piece fall out onto the ground, lemme tell you. I'd never dare to try and carry it butt down.
Got both the Vega IWB 332 for my airsoft Walther P99 and the Vega IWB 333 for my Rings Blue Guns Walther PPK in my collection. As a long time collector of James Bond movie merchandise, it is always fun to add new items like these to my collection. Additionally, as I mentioned above, I also have a shoulder holster that is quite similar to the one Timothy Dalton had in Licence To Kill.
I think you need a "Fleming type" holster with an open bottom so you can use it with your silencer attached to that Beretta. What could possibly go wrong?
I keep wanting a Bianchi X15 for my 7¾" Ruger Super Redhawk (admittedly, "because Dirty Harry" - yes, it's not a S&W M29, not Bond), even tbough I know a nylon chest holster makes *way* more sense for me since I'm *never* going to be trying to conceal it. 😂
The use of shoulder holsters in TV/movies I see as a visual prop. The costume/director want the viewer to readily see that the character is armed and dangerous because the shoulder holster is more visible than worn on waist. And if showing the character drawing from the shoulder holster the action is more dramatic with arm coming out across body as opposed to waist position gun drawing. Last point is when current media shows the character shooting the pistol one hand. The gun hand sticks way out there so the viewer can easily see it. As opposed to two handed grip which is so much better for control etc.
I actually carry a S&W Centennial Airweight (model 42) - excellent carry gun, though it kicks like a mule (gets better with wadcutters). I'd love to get a berns-martin lightnin' for it, but that thing is unobtanium...
so the only photo I know of Ian Fleming holding a pistol is with a revolver, right wrist steadied inside left elbow Body turned sideways was normal then, to minimize your exposure as in sword-fencing, in the pre-kevlar body armor squaring-off modern era N0 "Trigger Discipline" due to the Safety Rule then being "N0 Round Under The Hammer" -- loading (1) less than capacity was usual -- my Deputy Sheriff Grandfather did the same & taught me that way + double-action revolvers have a good hefty trigger-pull if hammer not cocked -- a Safety Feature As to rifles, the bolt-actions like 1903 Springfield did not have a super-light trigger pull either
The holster for the PPK in the video looks like some kind of cloth bag. However, in the Japanese toy gun industry, there are holsters made of leather of a level of quality that can be used for real guns, tracing the shape of the holster to it.
L&LD is my favorite Bond film, for many reasons, but seeing him toss away a Model 29 makes sense when you realize Bond doesn't buy his firearms. Harry Callahan, on the other hand, would have had to supply his own Model 29, holster, and the ammo to boot, so you don't see him tossing his, ever!
Debatable point. The British services have a long tradition of their personnel upgrading their equipment out of their own pockets going back to the Napoleonic wars.
When does one have to sleep in a shoulder holster? Every circumstance that would seem required., it would seems like you’re gonna want to upgrade to plates in a chest rig.
I realize you’ve done some individual holsters in the past. But a video or series where say concealed carry holsters of the 1960’s NYPD are compared would be neat.
"Ah, a common issue, Commander. I might suggest a bespoke suit tailored specifically to hide them; a thicker cloth, perhaps? For the winter months, I have some lovely Tweeds - won't you come this way?"...😊
Oh no, I've watched too many YTuber videos saying that they all have a box of Holsters they don't use - so I'm sticking with "simple Sticky Holsters" for pocket carry
Well, i know the exakt holster at the 14:20 mark for a Makarov PM Pistol to wear consealed for military police, ministry of state security, criminal police etc. (speaking of east german time i do, so basically it MUST be the Makarov in that holster)...and i actually tried it, well it works, it´s not super comfy but retains
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I don't think the Live and Let Die is a Bianchi X15. It looks like a Safariland from the 70s. The one in the movie attached the shoulder harness with leather braiding.
@@commandobond Got a Ken Nulls SMZ holster in my James Bond collection. It fits my Rings Blue Guns Walther PPK and my airsoft PPK quite nicely. Ever since I first saw Licence To Kill, this holster made quite an impression on me. Thanks to a fellow Bond fan, who also had a strong knowledge base in firearms, I added it to my collection in 2014.
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The covers for the book look terrific. Style, colours,layout and function are excellent - except for the literary edition... How did that one happen?
It's all kinds of awful. I'm ok with the inspiration but the beach,plants and building look nothing like Flemings home in Jamaica - I instinctively located the scene in Cornwall until I read the description.
That weird fantasy bayonet-style knife also is quite far from what you would call a machete. There is quite a good reference picture for an authentic machete , showing Ian Fleming as he throws a machete into the sand - the very same picture this item is reference of. How can you get this so terribly wrong?
The quality of the drawing and its colours make the cover look extremely cheap and are not only in harsh contrast to the contents of the book, in a collection of James Bond novels, they would also let it stick out like a sore thumb. Even the subtitle was made close to unreadable by chosing thin transparent grey on a dark green hillside.
of the 3 unoffical movies I know one of them is the Peter Sellers 1967 Casino Royale Bond spoof.
Yeah, I get the other guy every action hero at the time had a big revolver for a hero gun. But they were a bit antiquated and not as suave or cutting edge as Flemming was making the character. I think he definitely made the right choice heavily favouring automatics.
So Bond wasn't just some cowboy with a gun, he was sophisticated.
Bond has, like everyone else, a Box of Regrettable Holsters.
Did you buy Uncle Mike's too?
Anyone got an idea about a holster for a star BM that isn't kydex?
@@mikeblair2594 maybe try a Galco stow-n-go holster. Those might work if you get the right size.
Also, go to a gun shop or army navy store with a box of miscellaneous holsters and ask if you can test fit a gun to them.
You might find something that works.
@@topbreak38No, but I did buy a cheap Amazon nylon holster as my first. We all have paid the derp tax at some point, now I am typing this with a Safariland ALS on my hip right now.
@@mikeblair2594Hit up local leather makers in your area. Many of them are gun guys (the leather worker who made Lemmy of Motorhead's boots also makes motorcycle holsters, for example). I would also suggest reaching out to Wilson Combat. Bill Wilson has a book about 1911s he wrote in 1984, where he gives special shoutout to the Star BM as a good conceal carry option. Chances are the WC guys know some good holster makers for that model gun.
Me personally I have a Star Model B and just use a quality 5" barrel 1911 holster, which fits the gun well. Good luck though, the Star pistols are quality budget blasters.
So I’d like to see a short video of the two of you coming up with a modern interpretation of what a super secret agent like James Bond would carry and equip themselves with out of the armaments available today.
I remember Ian did mention in an old video he would expect the modern James bond to carry a Sig P365. .... I myself agree, with the addition of a ruger lcp2 for either backup or deep concealment depending on mission.
"Super secret agent" then a small 22, like a Beretta Bobcat or a Model 71.
Probably just a laptop and a fake passport with how espionage works today.
This^
WWBD? (What Would Bond Do)
Absolutely. Free of what his superiors would bind him to, with an eye to practicality in the field, maybe suppressor-friendly, everything down to choice of cartridge.
But what era of Bond? The first books leaned heavily on what WWII commandos would be familiar with and what would be easily available (and limiting in terms of ammunition choices) whereas today he might use anything from a 2011 to a Laugo Alien.
"never buy off the rack" seems like fashion advice that Bond himself would give.
it sounds like something he would say to the corpse of a badly dressed henchman he just dispatched by hanging from one of those automatic clothes racks in a dry cleaners
@@throwback19841 Or one using a PM-63 Rak
"Never buy off the rack, never compromise on the fit, otherwise it may be the last thing you ever wear."
I can see him telling that to a fresh 00 agent.
@@fridrekr7510 Modern Bond is barely even James Bond at this point
Off the rack simply means not tailored.
Steve McQueen carries a Burns & Martin holster in Bullitt. You see him draw from the holster in the movie, and it's a very intricate motion.
I thought I recognised it. 😂
The holster he uses in Bullitt was actually a reproduction of a specific holster set up used by Inspector Dave Toschi of SFPD. It was custom made for the movie as far as I know.
There is a guy in the uk that makes excellent replicas of the Bullitt holster. Long wait time. I actually carry my old off duty S&W 342 Centennial in an original that I had reworked some years back. It is a great holster once you get used to it. No printing at all and very comfortable. I have a 6 shell pouch on the opposite side. The guys he mentioned “vintage gun leather” have some come up no and again. Classic old school.
In the hospital when he's searching the basement he grips the handle when checking a door way -- Great Image.
@@samuelprice2461I always believed the real Toschi carried an actual Berns MartinTriple Draw because he was a 007 geek himself, who always wore bow ties as well for this reason. Really different from Dirty Harry, who was also supposed to be based on Toschi.
This is the level of 'gun nerdy' I really enjoy: I've never considered the different holsters that Bond uses!
People who know about these things are brilliant, like a Court expert who you think "there's an expert in THAT?! Who knew? How did they become one?"...😊
Now we need an expert on the holsters of Miami Vice TV series
#fact
Galco Jackass.
Crockett's was the Jackass Leather horizontal holster, the design went to Galco Gunleather who now markets it as the Miami Classic.
@@mrcrhartman My understanding Jackass Leather changed their name to Galco. From their webpage "Galco International, LTD was founded by Richard N. Gallagher in 1969 as a small family business in Chicago, Illinois. Then known as The Famous Jackass Leather Company, the name took its inspiration from Rick’s stubborn adherence to the highest standards of quality."
@@mrcrhartman
He wore a Ted Blocker holster in season 1. Ted Blocker still makes the holster and calls it the Don Johnson.
As a kid, my grandfather wore that Martin holster with his 38 when off duty, I'm still enjoying this series. Great work.
Plus 10++++ for the Elmer Keith name drop!!!!
You should have shown drawing and undrawing the weapons. I was waiting and it never happened 😢
That would be cool
This, and also more stills (or short clips, even better) from the movies would have been good. At least one for each holster discussed, surely?
@@Kerithanos short clips and stills would have been a copyright nightmare, also the first few guns were from the books, so nothing available.
"Undrawing" is now my new favorite way to say "holstering."
@@topbreak38 yes I couldn’t think of the correct word lol 😂
Love these bond episodes. Really interesting and fun. Hope we get some more in the future.
I bought a ppk and shoulder holster just before all these videos started coming out and I'm loving it
I loved how Bond holsters and the routine of removing them were parodied in Naked Gun.
Yep.
Every time I watch these videos and get to see the love Caleb has for this subject I'm further convinced the book will be spectacular.
Greatly appreciate it!
My dad purchased one of those Bianchi clamshell holsters in the very early 1970s for is Smith & Wesson 6 shot 357. I still have it, I just need to get new straps but the clamshell itself is just about perfect
I bought one of those too, in the early 80's.
I have the same problem with the straps. 👍
I carried my backup 2 inch model 10 in one of those clamshell Bianchi for probably 15 years. It is on its third set of straps. Clint Eastwood movie Gauntlet sold me on it.
@@josephknaak9034
Where did you buy your straps at?
I can't find them anywhere online. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong place.
@@KevinSmith-yh6tlfirst one just found a cheap o holster in bargin box that looked close that worked well enough. Second found new old stock holster for a j frame and swapped out the straps, kind of expensive that way.
@@josephknaak9034
Hey, thanks! 👍
From what I've read, I got the impression that Fleming's original gun choice was guided by his own experience in military intelligence during WWII.
Being that he was an intelligence officer, he was issued a sidearm. But since he was really not going to see any real action, they just issued those types the small caliber Baretta, instead of a more substantial firearm.
Sort of like how generals were issued the .380 Colt Pocket Hammerless, instead of a larger (and heavier) Colt 1911 .45. They were not expected to directly engage in close fighting against the enemy.
The choice of the chamois shoulder holster was to protect the lining of his suit coats. These less practical firearms and holsters reflected the level of danger Fleming faced during his service.
When it comes to skullduggery and spy work, it was less about the quick draw, and action hero shootouts. But a fictional secret agent can be anything.
I vaguely recall reading that the Beretta that Fleming was given came about when, after Dunkirk, the British Army was scrambling to arm the troops, and the government asked civilians to turn in what guns they had to get some kind of guns into the hands of the troops. The army found themselves with a supply of 25 caliber pocket pistols that were popular at that time for what nowadays we call concealed carry. Those guns were useless on the battlefield, but someone realized that they were exactly what intelligence agents like Fleming needed.
When looking at _Dr. No_ on film, Bond never really is in a position to have to quick-draw as the movie progresses. Arguably the only time a character intended to be Bond does this is in the opening titles for the view down the gun barrel. Basically every other time Bond draws it's at his pace, not because he's rushed into it by action finding him so quickly that he needs to quick-draw.
@@TWX1138 I would think the world's best spy should always be able to get the drop on his adversaries.
Live and Let Die, and Taxi Driver are so iconic in my mind for showing off that huge Model 29 S&W. Dirty Harry had the same set up but kept it covered by the jacket more then Bond and Taxi Driver. The idea of trying to in some way covertly carry that huge magnum is so cool, its obvious why so many movies did it. But I think Live and Let Die and Taxi Driver showed off the holsters so much more which is awesome.
I always suspected Bond, the consummate , very detail minded, ( he ordered custom made cigarettes with the three gold bands), would have ordered from Burns & Martin, a specially made, custom holster, for his Walther PPK... That would fit his character and he could put it on his expense account, and irritate both Q AND M, with one shot. Very Bond indeed... The perfect response to losing his favorite, neat little Beretta...
I'm so glad you guys are making this content. Bond is not covered enough!
it's very refreshing and nice to see and hear the enthusiasm that Caleb shows for the topic.
aside from the technical details of the individual holsters, to the asthetics in combination with the overall 'apparel' fit and context on the character of James Bond & his arms of choice.
it'll be a great book!
Cheers!
I clicked this thinking it might be cool background info while I work, yet ended up being wayyyyyyyy more interested than I ever thought i'd be. Good shit, y'all.
Andrews leather makes a front break shoulder holster. Its a thing of beauty
That crappy blue holster is so iconic thanks to Sean Connery.
that's the whole reason I selected the video to watch
I wish I could care about anything the way Caleb cares about that galco holster
This is pure RULE 34. I love the authors command of his subject, Good stuff. Love small publishers like HeadStamp and Lost Art Press!
I... I'm... ehm, you sure *that's* the rule you wanna apply to this?
Anyway, it's great content 100% :D
@@LuGer212 Yep, This is pure Shoulder Holster Porn! I mean, wow! Spreading the leather and showing the springs.. WHEW! This channel is all gun porn all the time. Hell Ian takes them to the range and then home to strip them down. Dont get me started
Rule 34 is if it exists, there is porn of it
Back in 1979 - 80, I knew a police detective who used that holster (Martin) with an S&W 38spl.
I own a Galco for my PPK. Works very well for me.
One reason why Fleming used a shoulder holster for Bond is because Bond is in the upper class. Only a lower class man that was a common worker use a belt holster.
Shoulder holsters are the best. I used them all throughout my service, mainly because there's nothing more annoying than sitting in office chairs or car seats with a belt holster on.
I figured it had more to do with concealment. With a shoulder holster it's not appearant that the wearer is armed.
@@mnk9073 One thing is worse: a drop leg. Several times in Afghanistan it would snag part of a chair at the most inopportune times. Over 2 tours in that country I owned and utilized a bevy of different holsters. My main focus being comfort and convenience being that I was often desk-bound with my rifle stored in a locker.
Initially, one got what was issued. In my case, on my first tour, all they had available was an old issue shoulder holster for armoured crewmen. I tended to use that most often for the reasons you describe. However, when in transit somewhere and wearing body armour, tac vest etc, it's not practical. I had a colleague who never sought out anything but the shoulder holster he was given. Watching him dress for a trip out was... interesting. He'd remove the shoulder holster, don his bib-style body armour, then his LBV. Once all that was on, he'd readjust the straps of the holster and slid it on over everything. It was awkward.
Seeing that, I bought a drop leg holster at the PX that would accommodate our issue BHP. It worked fine in conjunction with all the junk we had to wear but was a royal pain in the butt when trying to sit. They are also not that great for when seated in a vehicle. I noticed many Americans had modular holsters that one could switch to the chest for vehicle travel. I eventually got in the habit of leaving my far right rifle mag pouch on my LBV empty for that purpose. On entering a vehicle, I would remove my pistol from the drop leg holster and insert it in the mag slot on my chest (which had a flap and a fastex style fastener. It fit the BHP like a glove and held it securely. The drop leg holster still got in the way but was not so bad when empty. Often in the 'office' I'd just use a Yaqui slide.
On my second tour we were issued commercially purchased drop leg holsters (forget the name but they are very popular). However, the army shoulder holsters were withdrawn and not available. I bought a cheap shoulder holster from a local market and kept the issued drop leg with my LBV for when use when outside of camp.
All that said, the hard core types ridiculed shoulder holsters as being an item used by desk jockey staff officers etc. Essentially true and that was what I was so... One of the best aspects of shoulder holster was for when one had to answer the call of nature in a cramped, dirty porta potty... nuff said there.
Of course none of this has anything to do with Bond in a tux... just a personal obsession...
@@lib556 interesting AfPak / Gulf War 2 era details
The big Bianchi X-15 magnum shoulder holster always puts me in mind of Lewis Collins. He was up for the role of Bond to replace Roger Moore as one point. But he seemed to vacillate between big magnum revolvers & automatics in one of his most famous roles Bodie in The Professionals: CI5. He spent a lot of time lounging about in a similar holster.
(This was the original Professionals, not the atrocious 1998 remake)
Weird thing with The Professionals was that for the first couple of series their carry weapons were true to them being part of a Government Department with 9mm Brownings as the British Army used at the time but in later series (?different armourers?) they switched to a 2" .38 revolver (at a stretch being viable as this was the sort of thing carried by Met Police detectives when they needed to be armed) and a Walther P38 which was never used by any British agency, civil or military and of course had the issue of ammunition compatibility you'd not really see allowed in real life
@@contactacb Yeah, even as a kid it seemed a bit incongruous.
But it was a fun series, good action, cool selection of period motors, & amazingly for the type of series, good cast that could act.
We had a family friend who was ex Flying Squad/Sweeny & as a kid he kept me entertained & informed on what weapons they did carry & toned down versions of what they got up too.
@@Getpojke I agree it's not enough of a niggle to prevent the enjoyment of the series, I seem to have a thing for older series, enjoyed The Sweeney as well!
@@contactacb I have a couple of hard drives that are chock full of old series as I enjoy watching them too. But i you're anything like me, some folk don't like you pointing out inconsistencies like the MP 38 being used in Raiders of the Lost Ark which was set in 1936. (I need to get a life, or so I'm told. 😆)
@@contactacb? The P 38 is 9×19 mm, standard for British military. You must mean the PPK, in .380? Or .32 ACP?
Very cool.
And as someone who bought more than a couple pos shoulder holsters when I got my first gun, it's nice to see some examples of how I should've spent my money.
I'm generally very interested in the 'how' of daily carry, especially when the answer isn't just "belly band".
A lot of the hoopla Fleming wrote into his novels -- especially when serialized in periodicals like _Playboy_ were consumer items the publication was also promoting. Harmon Kardon audio gear, mens fashions, Chemex coffee carafes. etc.
Hefner must have given Fleming a list of sponsors to plug.
Nothing new under the sun! I love it when in "Catch Me If You Can', Leonardo DiCaprio's character emerges from watching the Bond film & proceeds to 'buy the look'!
Name dropping a spaghetti western movie in a Bond episode?! Brilliant!
James Bond is one of the main reasons I carry in a shoulder holster. I don't do it every time, but you're damn right I feel like a 00 when I do
it's kind of weird to base any carry of a lethal weapon on a fictional character
@@bb5242 why? I've been interested in guns since I was a kid. What influences you when you were a kid?
Back in 1974 I carried a Walther PPK in what I think was a shoulder rig by Bianchi that may have been called a C-clip.
It was bare bones leather with no real holster.
Instead, it consisted of a leather covered clip that held the pistol in the horizontal position by the slide covering the ejection port.
It was a very strong spring clip and for the years I carried the PPK it was never detected and never failed holding the pistol securely, although it dangled around under my armpit a bit.
I haven't seen anything like it since then.
I follow the advice of the worlds greatest secret agent.. Sterling Malory Archer - who always recommend carrying an underwear gun.
That was a lot more interesting than I was expecting. Caleb seems more comfortable in front of the camera.
It must have been a "pain" watching all those Bond movies. But I guess you guys took one for the team
Light Duty !
That upside down one reminds me a lot of Steve McQueen's in Bullitt that he carried his Colt Diamondback in
That was the selfsame Burns-Martin.
Bianchi bought Berns Martin, so the the heritage is there. Also in regards to the suits, the Craig era Tom Ford, two sizes too small, are horrible. Try concealing your PPK in those!
Hell, even your PP would be showing!
Craig's tailoring after quantum was absolutely terrible
@@LtHutch18 The costume designer after QOS was Jany Temime. I know Louise Frogley from working in the business for over 30 years and although she introduced Bond to Tom Ford, she kept the nod to Connery Bonds.
@@Madmanmarque shame they didn't keep her on. Hey costuming was classic and timeless.
Haven’t watched the video yet but it’s came at the perfect time. I just got a 1st gen P99 last week and now I need to find what holster Brosnan carried so I can be film correct lol
Unfortunately that’s going to a heartbreaking situation, the screen accurate holster was made by Galco, but per their contract with EON can never be made again.
I did some research and you’re absolutely correct. I ended up going with the Vega holster that Daniel Craig carried. Still happy!
I have a holster like the galco for my ppk that I got a handful of years ago from a company in Lithuania called Holsteris. I think they’re still operating but they’re a great option for people who want to tuxedo carry but can’t find a vintage galco
A black polo neck and a brown leather holster is a LOOK.
Great video and discussion. I wish you had demonstrated the actual wear of the holsters and pistol withdrawal.
X15 + 1911 since 78 and still working for winter time and air weight for summer. great topic
Youngun here with an X15, i tend to have the grip of my 1911 jut out and print through my jacket, any advice? The X15 hides the length of my gun perfectly but not its height.
I’m 5-10 225 and have a long torso and in Minnesota it’s ok to print or open carry but I prefer to be discreet loose printed clothing helps until cooler weather comes vertical ,cross draw and pocket with the air weight works for me I don’t care anymore if they notice
@@brianleverich4467 fair enough, thanks for the advice.
I still have mine for the 1911. Holster is about 40 now, and I am quite a bit older. I used it as a young cop for off duty.
how many times drawn in anger since 78 ?
Very happy to have an Executive for my 2 German PPKs. They seem to be unobtainable now. One in not great condition on gunbroker for 400 bucks and it’s the first I’ve seen in forever.
Called in by the siren song of that inadequate short😂
Loving this series! I'm excited for the book to drop.
I had a Bianchi X-15 for my Colt Government Model and a second X-15 for a Ruger Security Six with 6-inch barrel. Those holsters made the gun's weight almost vanish. My elder brother was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot and was authorized to bring a personal weapon instead of the issue Smith and Wesson Model 10; he talked me out of the .357 Magnum and shoulder holster. Dave reported that it was just right for him in the cockpit of his CH-53E. James Bond wasn't the only person to carry a heavy pistol on the job.
The Conery pouch holster reminds me of something someone who isn't a leatherworker would make for themselves. It's almost good enough, and it's probably comfortable.
Just never fall down!
Very interesting, wish you could have had a few examples of a firearm in the holster and being drawn.
The one that always sticks in my mind for it’s cool factor was the holster in licence to kill, I think it was a Galco but they used a copyright design by Ken Null who sent them a cease and desist and there were not many made because of that - it kind of clipped and gripped the ppk in an inverted position, just seemed super cool to my 10 year old self - and when he commandeered the tiny little silver gun and still tried to use the shoulder holster 🤣🤷♂️
@garyniven946: Right you are. From my first viewing of Licence To Kill, this holster made an impression on me too. The holster in question was Galco's Falcon which as you said had to be removed from their sales catalog due it violating copyrighted patents from Ken Nulls. Mr. Nulls firm still sells their version of this holster under the name SMZ and apart from some minor details, is identical to the screen worn holster. Got one for my James Bond collection and it fits my airsoft Walther PPK quite nicely.
The little silver gun Bond barrows from Pam Bouvier in Licence To Kill is a Beretta 950 in .25ACP and despite it being smaller than a PPK, does fit into his holster quite nicely since it is designed to grip the gun around the leather.
Daddy carried an 8 3/8in 29 in the Bianchi break front shoulder for his general daily carry back in the 70s, early 80s before he went blind. I remember well him shooting oil cans(that was before motor oil came in plastic bottles for you youngesters)at 100yds, one handed, he would grab the butt of the gun, pull down and out, thumb cock it on the way up, and put a round center in the oil can, again, at 100yds, in the blink of an eye. If you were trying to do a "one Mississippi" count on his draw you "might" get the "one" part out before the oil can went bouncing on one of his slow days.
Wow! I am a good shot, but last year I tried shooting bowling pins at 25 feet with a 44/40. Missed every one! Something must be wrong with that gun.
That’s a great story. Thanks
I wanna see that early 50s article from American Rifleman that analyzed the small autos from WW2.
It’s a brilliant read. You might want to pick up a copy of the book if you’re keen on that article!
I have a couple of the Bianchi M29 shoulder holsters. They’re pretty fucking sweet. I love them.
So the quickest draw from a gun sock holster would be to duck, bend over (to tie your shoes) whilst reaching for the gun.
Do a tactical ninja-roll too!!
You might confuse some bad guys with it. "Oh no, my shoelaces are untied! Let me fix that real quick...haha!"
I'm sorry but, "I got married in that holster"?
Just America things...
Seeing the enthusiasm, I think he meant "I got married with that holster".
I wonder what his bride wore.
Ian did say he was obsessed with Bond. We're just getting glimpses into how deep it goes.
@@ArnoSchmidt70Something blued, definitely 😉
Great series on Bond 👍🏻
Super fun to watch, so nerdy! 👍🏻 I would love more movie related content Ian. Keep up the good work!
To the best of my knowledge, the Bianchi 9R was one of the best upside down shoulder holsters for small/medium framed short barrelled (max 3") revolvers in the 1980s. Secure retention, even when jumping down from somewhere in a pursuit (many other models fail, then!), good concealment and a fairly quick draw. Long out of production. Just my 0.02 €.
Seems to me wrong to assume the holster needs to be anything other than comfortable and concealed for Bond in general so those thin leather holsters are probably not a bad choice really. The only way you are getting a tummy full of holes while drawing it is if you are stupid enough to get into a gunfight unexpectedly, so its still in the holster, probably behind your buttoned up jacket. So at least for the Bond that isn't almost actively seeking the big action scene at every possible opportunity...
The idea of knowing when you're about to get into a situation where you need a gun isn't realistic.
If Bond is going to be undercover where danger could come from anywhere, getting your gun quickly is a necessity.
The cut and angle of the chamois leather holster prevents you from getting a good purchase right away. You have to pull the gun out a little before you can grip the gun properly. Watch the original clip where he gets the Walther. Bonds draw is clunky and awkward.
Any unnecessary fumbling with the gun on the draw is a chan e to drop the gun.
@@topbreak38 If you didn't know you were about to need your gun non of Bonds holsters are good for quick draw really - all being about 'hiding' with various degrees of success inside the jacket he usually seems to have buttoned - you are going to be fumbling some just to get near the gun. Plus if you didn't know you needed it your likely dead before you could draw from any holster at all - if they already have guns pointed at you doesn't matter if its 0.1 second or 20 seconds to draw your gun...
Which is the very nature of his job, concealed and comfortable being more important than quick draw. Especially in the bits before he turns into more of an assassin/ special forces killer over spy.
I have heard that some Taylors are expert at making a coat for people with shoulder holster. That was in an episode of Kochack.
I have carried into the tailor shops to get a coat fitted for my kidney/appendix carry revos/autos. Everybody gets round-eyed.
@@edbecka233I need to do that.
Great interview gentlemen! I’ve always been a holster nerd even beyond Bond and love these discussions. I just wish the film side of Bond would keep pace with the times as far as holsters and other gear the way the later literary side did. For example…yes it’s an American brand (but so was Galco) but I purchased a Mitch Rosen ESP for my Walther PDP Compact with is my current everyday carry for the majority of situations. This holster design, used for fall/winter and suit wear applications is as close as you can get to the Executive without running afoul of any patents. It’s as elegant, if not more so, than the Executive and is a true custom rig as it’s not constructed until you place the order. Do I think Bond should go full on Kydex? Not at all. What I do wish is that the prop masters and armorers would reach out to real-world gun toters and find out what they use and pick a holster/firearm combo and stick with it. 🙋🏻♂️EON Productions, I’m a 30-year retired LEO and would love to assist! 😂 To his credit, prop master Dave Evans created a great shoulder rig for Spectre and NTTD. There were some parts to it as he created it that don’t serve the real world very well (a Sam Browne stud on the thumb break strap instead of a snap and the fact that the strap tracks under the beaver tail interfering with a master firing grip instead of behind the hammer) but that David Richardson at Make It Jones will update for you when you place the order. He makes a spot-on replica of the Spectre model as he was in the presence of a screen-used holster that was sold at auction. I’ve done this and love the design updates and the quality of David’s craftsmanship. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 for some updated thinking about these things and some traction on a new Bond film. Keep up the great work, Caleb & Ian!
Cheers Kevin!!
🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸!!! @@commandobond
I've carried both revolvers and a compact .1911 in a spring holster of the type discussed, but with the butt up. Even then, a solid thump would dislodge the automatic. Very embarrassing to have the piece fall out onto the ground, lemme tell you. I'd never dare to try and carry it butt down.
The X-15 is more a field/ hunting holster best suited for medium or large frame revolvers than small frame autos.
It was popular with cops for off duty. I still have one for a 1911. My buddy used one for his model 57 6".
Props to Urban Carry for weaseling their way in as a sponsor for this video...
Would love a video where you wear them all and holster/unholster your weapon from each of them. Thanks for the video anyway.
For me it's John McClane's shoulder holster from Die Hard 3
Which one of you is the goose.......cause that's a lot of DUCKS in a row?!!
its quacked me up seeing that and reading this comment
@@Bob-h3l2y puns are fowl humor
I have that Bianchi shoulder holster, although mine is the X-2100 rather than the X15. I use mine for a S&W 610.
His shoulder holsters are cool, but I love those IWB Vega holsters that Craig used.
Enjoy those as well!
Got both the Vega IWB 332 for my airsoft Walther P99 and the Vega IWB 333 for my Rings Blue Guns Walther PPK in my collection. As a long time collector of James Bond movie merchandise, it is always fun to add new items like these to my collection. Additionally, as I mentioned above, I also have a shoulder holster that is quite similar to the one Timothy Dalton had in Licence To Kill.
I'd a boiled the leather in the small chamois holster. Or at least start with a scrap to see if it works, but I don't see why it wouldn't.
I think you need a "Fleming type" holster with an open bottom so you can use it with your silencer attached to that Beretta. What could possibly go wrong?
Guys, for reproductions of some of these, also look up el paso saddlery. They make fantastic old school leather holsters
I just got one theirs off of eBay. It an N frame horizontal carry with floral carving.
Love the early James Bond films! Up through a view to a kill.
I keep wanting a Bianchi X15 for my 7¾" Ruger Super Redhawk (admittedly, "because Dirty Harry" - yes, it's not a S&W M29, not Bond), even tbough I know a nylon chest holster makes *way* more sense for me since I'm *never* going to be trying to conceal it.
😂
The use of shoulder holsters in TV/movies I see as a visual prop. The costume/director want the viewer to readily see that the character is armed and dangerous because the shoulder holster is more visible than worn on waist. And if showing the character drawing from the shoulder holster the action is more dramatic with arm coming out across body as opposed to waist position gun drawing. Last point is when current media shows the character shooting the pistol one hand. The gun hand sticks way out there so the viewer can easily see it. As opposed to two handed grip which is so much better for control etc.
The Burns Martin has the advantage of allowing you to draw with either hand.
Really looking forward to the book. 😍
Galco makes great stuff.
I like the VHS, Vertical Holster System.
That way you are not pointing a loaded gun ant everyone behind you.
I actually carry a S&W Centennial Airweight (model 42) - excellent carry gun, though it kicks like a mule (gets better with wadcutters). I'd love to get a berns-martin lightnin' for it, but that thing is unobtanium...
so the only photo I know of Ian Fleming holding a pistol is with a revolver, right wrist steadied inside left elbow
Body turned sideways was normal then, to minimize your exposure as in sword-fencing,
in the pre-kevlar body armor squaring-off modern era
N0 "Trigger Discipline" due to the Safety Rule then being "N0 Round Under The Hammer" -- loading (1) less than capacity was usual -- my Deputy Sheriff Grandfather did the same & taught me that way
+ double-action revolvers have a good hefty trigger-pull if hammer not cocked -- a Safety Feature
As to rifles, the bolt-actions like 1903 Springfield did not have a super-light trigger pull either
The holster for the PPK in the video looks like some kind of cloth bag.
However, in the Japanese toy gun industry, there are holsters made of leather of a level of quality that can be used for real guns, tracing the shape of the holster to it.
Elmer Keith you are referring to is titled “Sixguns” published in 1955
always liked the look of Daltons in Licence to Kill, looks alot like that Galco Brosnan holster, anyone know what it actually was?
That was a Galco Falcon!
@@commandobond thanks man!
L&LD is my favorite Bond film, for many reasons, but seeing him toss away a Model 29 makes sense when you realize Bond doesn't buy his firearms.
Harry Callahan, on the other hand, would have had to supply his own Model 29, holster, and the ammo to boot, so you don't see him tossing his, ever!
Debatable point.
The British services have a long tradition of their personnel upgrading their equipment out of their own pockets going back to the Napoleonic wars.
When does one have to sleep in a shoulder holster? Every circumstance that would seem required., it would seems like you’re gonna want to upgrade to plates in a chest rig.
I realize you’ve done some individual holsters in the past. But a video or series where say concealed carry holsters of the 1960’s NYPD are compared would be neat.
Lots of professionals still use 'em. You simply don't see 'em.
8:09 "I've slept in that holster - if I had to" Bro had a Freudian Slip
Late nights in a jacket and tie and a 30 minute catnap can confirm, it’s the holster leave on while crashing
How is that, in any way, a Freudian slip? What a dumb comment.
I have two shoulder holsters and the problem with them is the straps show no mater what jacket I wear.
"Ah, a common issue, Commander. I might suggest a bespoke suit tailored specifically to hide them; a thicker cloth, perhaps? For the winter months, I have some lovely Tweeds - won't you come this way?"...😊
It means you're too pudgy.
I like the one Lesley Nielsen had in The Naked Gun with the rear bra clasp.
I have a Andrew’s made shoulder holster and it’s great. (Andrew’s is in Florida)
Now this is my kind of conversation loo
I prefer Danial Craig’s Kirkpatrick holster for the PPK. That’s my EDC for my PPK.
Damn I want whatever shirt Ians wearing
Oh no, I've watched too many YTuber videos saying that they all have a box of Holsters they don't use - so I'm sticking with "simple Sticky Holsters" for pocket carry
Great video, guys...👍
Why do I feel like The Suited Shootist ought to be in the conversation. 🤔
Well, i know the exakt holster at the 14:20 mark for a Makarov PM Pistol to wear consealed for military police, ministry of state security, criminal police etc. (speaking of east german time i do, so basically it MUST be the Makarov in that holster)...and i actually tried it, well it works, it´s not super comfy but retains
Hello 😊 may I ask for pre ordering licensed troubleshooter , the only button available is "back this project" which I have done 👍 does this work as my pre order is there another step I'm not seeing ?
I'd watch a slow mo play by play of Ian clearing to put in that prop holster.
I don't think the Live and Let Die is a Bianchi X15. It looks like a Safariland from the 70s. The one in the movie attached the shoulder harness with leather braiding.
I'm curious as to what holster Bond used in License to Kill
Galco Falcon! A briefly produced version of Ken Null’s SMZ
@@commandobond Got a Ken Nulls SMZ holster in my James Bond collection. It fits my Rings Blue Guns Walther PPK and my airsoft PPK quite nicely. Ever since I first saw Licence To Kill, this holster made quite an impression on me. Thanks to a fellow Bond fan, who also had a strong knowledge base in firearms, I added it to my collection in 2014.