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SRO1911 wrote:

JALLEN wrote:
The few I have seen in person have always been impressively dignified and appropriate.

I bet the belts in that picture set him pay a month's pay or close.

Not sure if it is still the case, but many years ago when I worked for TDCJ - ID, there were a few units that had craft ships dedicated to leather work. It was very inexpensive, and only available through what I considered a convoluted process. One of the things they advertised/pushed was the ranger gear - for Rangers.
They also made the saddles and tack for mounted officers.

I believe they still have those shops. I've seen some of their work and is it surprisingly nice and good quality. Not sure who all can purchase their goods though.

oljames3 wrote:

WildBill wrote:I never thought about a separate belt. Easy removal of the holster is why I use a paddle holster.

But, is a paddle holster legal belt holster for open carry?







That's for another thread.

JALLEN wrote:Every time I see one of those photos, I feel sorry for all those LEOs who have to wear those goofy "Smokey Bear" suits.

The Ranger garb is the most dignified, the most professional, of any out there,

I agree jallen. I've tried to find what brand of pants they like. My Dockers don't look as good with boots.

I haven't tried a good paddle holster. I borrowed my son's fobus and it was too floppy and didn't hold tight to my body.

I do like the idea of a paddle holster for the easy on and easy off.

Anyone considered carrying their weapon on a separate belt similar to how some of the Texas Rangers wear theirs? My thinking is that it may be easier to remove the rig when necessary and some of the rigs are quite nice looking. Being a lefty, it's not always easy or convenient to remove my OWB holster in the car for a quick jaunt into the post office or other off limits place.



The intent is not to look like a ranger but if they do it, there may be a reason that is valid for us non-leos.