| What would a cowboy be without his handsome | | | | • Belt – the typical type of gun carrier |
| hat, magnificent stallion, and blazing gun? These | | | | which is placed around the waist. Along with the |
| are some things that dazzle up the ladies when | | | | gun holster, the ammo holder is also placed in the |
| talking about that ‘John Doe in horse.' Aside | | | | belt. |
| from these things, there are other bling-blings that | | | | • Shoulder – placed around the shoulder |
| make up the image. Leather boots and gun | | | | and underneath the jacket or coat. These types |
| holsters are some of them. While boots are easily | | | | of holster can carry two weapons and are placed |
| distinguished and highly visible, the gun holster is | | | | near the body. It is strapped on the shoulder |
| more often taken for granted. Whether you are | | | | therefore they are more comfortable to wear. |
| a cowboy or not, the gun carrier is important, not | | | | • Sporting – these holsters are designed |
| only to complete ‘the look' but for safety | | | | for hunters and shooters. They are made |
| issues as well. | | | | customarily, whether loose or tight, depending on |
| When it comes to selecting holsters, Western gun | | | | the use. For example, hunters prefer easy access |
| holsters are highly recommended since they are | | | | to their guns and therefore rely on loose holsters. |
| to last for a lifetime. These holsters are made of | | | | It is important to take note the quality, style and |
| leather that stretches over time. The gun carrier | | | | type of your weapon holder when you are going |
| is made to fit snugly so that even if the material | | | | to buy one. Leather is still the best raw material |
| stretches, it will not be very loose or the gun | | | | because of its capacity to be shaped to hold the |
| might fall off. It should not be tight as well in | | | | weapon firmly and retain its form despite time |
| order for you to release the weapon easily. | | | | because the material can last for a very long |
| These times, the holster is not only part of the | | | | period. |
| cowboy wardrobe; it has also become a fashion | | | | Although there are many styles to choose from, |
| statement. There are a variety of styles to | | | | pick one that you would be comfortable with in |
| choose from such as: | | | | using. It may depend on your body, your work, |
| • Concealed type – used for small fire | | | | your lifestyle and the way you would use it. |
| arms. These are placed in the pocket, beneath | | | | Despite the fact that it is used to hold the gun |
| the coat, or around the legs and ankles. Most | | | | and is usually not taken into account, the holster |
| women use this type to carry weapons as it is | | | | becomes a part of you, therefore you have to |
| easy to wear and hide. | | | | select the design that fits your personality. |
| • Professional type – used by | | | | Leather-made western gun holsters posses |
| professionals like police men, soldiers, or military | | | | carefully designed cuts and engraves that may |
| men. Though these types are usually made of | | | | suit your taste. Whatever you pick, it is you. So |
| plastic, nylon, or other material in the market as | | | | you have to find one that shows people who you |
| they are less expensive, men-on-duty still prefer | | | | are. |
| leather-made material. | | | | |