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mojo84 wrote:

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.

I have seen some leather work and other crafts for sale at the gift shop at the Texas Prison Museum in Huntsville.
The workmanship varies for various items. They don't have a big selection.
The only thing I bought was a money clip. You can also custom order a few items.

The website of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has some information about the dress code and equipment used by rangers.

They specify a light colored Rancher or Cattleman style hat.

They also require a western belt. Fanny packs are specifically prohibited.

http://www.texasranger.org/today/Clothi ... tions.html
http://www.texasranger.org/today/Equipment.htm

mojo84 wrote: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.

I bought a Fobus as a car holster because it was cheap. [Didn't want to leave the leather in the heat]
I also have two Kramer Leather M&P holsters which are very nice.
One is for my Colt Detective Special and one for my Beretta PX-4 SC.
I can't say they hold the gun tight to the body, as a pancake style, but they are what I have been using for 4+ years.
I don't have any plans to change.

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