As I have stated before not all of us wear a load bearing vest and a drop leg holster to work everyday. In fact that would look a little odd at most of the offices any of us work in whether you are law enforcement, military, or a civilian computer specialist. Your boss nor the public is going to understand why in the hell you are rolling through life like a character from a movie.
So, what do most of us need? A concealable setup that allows us to function everyday in our environments, that is comfortable, concealable, and durable. I have worn blued guns, hard chrome, two tones, and stainless guns. As of late, stainless guns are quickly becoming a very solid idea for me. They are corrosion resistant, available, and can be made to look good. Hard chrome is also a great choice, but if a part needs replacing or some work done to it, you either have to replace the part or have the old one stripped if serious work is to be done.
The upside to stainless guns is the ability to clean them up after a year or so of hard use. Whether that use be range time, carry, or bouncing around from one bag or car seat to another. Any competent smith or hobbyist can usually clean stainless up with a bead blasting cabinet and some emery cloth. The pictured guns were built as carry guns with some nice extras. Good controls, checkered or serrated front straps, good sights, and solid components everywhere else...plus some additional machine work just to make them look good. Which is important, if you are trying to do the best work you can.
I have carried a stainless Colt Commander for several years now, and it has proven to be a very reliable and workable everyday gun. Jason Burton just finished up the stainless Colt Government Models that are pictured below. These guns wear maroon micarta stocks which is something JB and I came up with this year as a throw back idea to Charles Kelsey and the Devel conversions. Charlie made maroon micarta a popular item decades ago. John Van Zyck of VZ grips was all for the idea and put these together for us.
Also pictured is a new holster design from Lou Alessi, it is an OWB. Now, we talk to allot of people who ask us which OWB is preferred for concealed carry. Until now they have not been the preferred method if you don't want somebody to know you have a gun on. An IWB excels in that department. However, this OWB called the Professional Speed Scabbard is easily the best design we have seen to date. JB is going to do a full review on this holster in the near future. These guns coupled with the PSS is a great setup for those who are looking for an OWB holster.
Enjoy the pictures.
The checkered gun...
Here is a shot of the hand checkering and the mag well by J. Burton. The maroon micatas look sharp in this picture.
Here is a shot of a Devel conversion with the maroon micartas.
Rear of gun and mainspring housing with a slight round butt.
The serrated gun...
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