The Buscadero Rig

[@ericschneider8524]

When I was 6yo my grandparents took me to Tombstone Az for the day. That was 1969 & I will never forget that day. God bless Arizona.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So cool! What a memory.

[@DukeFrazierProductions]

The bane of my historically minded existence....

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Yes. I feel the same, nowadays. Back in the 80s was a different story, though.

[@mherod51]

It is the ubiquitous gunbelt & holster that Hollywood made famous. It was all about the actors learning to draw fast and easy for that showdown in the street, or any standing gunfight. Because of their position on the leg and straight down angle, they are extremely easy to spin in & out of. I was honored to be in this episode!!

[@jerseyred9554]

Hey Mitch No doubt it was an honor to be in one of his videos. I am disappointed though that he didn't make you talk or sing 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HEy! I'm reading these y'know!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Ya did good, gunslinger. Thanks again.

[@mherod51]

@Arizona Ghostriders, Anytime 😊 Glad to do it.

[@alexlowe6880]

I love historical accuracy as much as the next guy... but I'm a sucker for this rig 😂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'm with you. It's a part of my early adoption of the American West, so...yeah!

[@JugglesGrenades]

As a 67 year old equestrian, and someone who regularly carries a pistol while riding, I have found crossdraw to be the best location. (1) I don't have 2pounds of iron on my right leg (that has to be swung over the horses back) and(2) It's easily accessible when needed. The only other place I have found to comfortably carry is to strap a WW Two flap holster on the "D" ring on the right side of my saddle. With the reins in my left hand, the handle of that Colt is exactly where my right hand falls naturally.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good info. Thanks for chiming in.

[@squint04]

Nice work Santee! "Old ladies to kitty's" "Something's wrong with the wardrobe dept." great lines!!! You could have called this episode "Reel VS Real" rigs!! If you ask me ( and you didn't) nothing says cheesy in a western more then a double Buscadero rig! I'm looking forward to next weeks visit!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@bigchiefleatherworks7245]

Double Buscadero rig with rhinestones and silver conchos.

[@gregshirey8020]

@@ArizonaGhostriders ))

[@dunruden9720]

kitty's. kitty is? kitty is what?

[@hazelcummings7490]

Another interesting episode! I had to get my rig out to see what I have .. it’s a buscadero rig. Beautiful natural tan colored heavily embossed leather for my western style 22. Inherited from my late husband. Now I know!! Thank you!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

You so right Santee that rig is always in every one's mind! We grow up watching them in every movie or TV show we took the them for granted! Thanks for bringing that up.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right on

[@marcosaraiva9205]

@@ArizonaGhostriders 👍

[@timmytwodogs]

What an enjoyable and informative video. I lovingly remember one Christmas when I was about 6 years old and one of my gifts was a set of nickled cap guns and a "buscadero rig". I literally wore the rig all day when I wasn't in school. I don't believe our dog ever forgave me for using him a s a "target"... Many years later, as a member of the RCMP, I wore a brown "Sam Brown" belt with a strong side, flap holster carrying a Smith model 10 revolver and a whopping 18 rounds of .38 special. We wore that rig until 1995 !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

COol!!!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I love that buscadero chest holster at the end. LOL

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me too!

[@Name-ps9fx]

My first quick-draw rig was a double Buscadero, complete with Peacemakers that had metal weights in the barrels for realisticalness. Back of the box had instructions for adjusting the belt for the waist, AND instructions on step-by-step for the quick draw. First thing it said was to practice TECHNIQUE first, then build up speed after you'd learned all the steps by heart. I still do that whenever I get a new pistol or a new holster. See? You can learn from playing with toys!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Step by step instructions....wow!

[@dunruden9720]

realisticalness................and a touch of reality, perhaps!

[@biggusdickus5986]

Peacemakers that had metal weights in the barrels to add authenticity 😂

[@jerseyred9554]

Perfect Saturday morning. Coffee, Ghost riders, Dan & Mitch...... And the knowledge that the bourbon would soon flow freely

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

YES!

[@JEDiTV]

That death scene at 2:03 😆 That’s exactly as I’d play it, right down to the roll-over and pull off one more last shot (ya know I love as much screen time as I can get)!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Yeah, man!

[@canadianryan2359]

5:10 Great idea for a beer holder, while in the saddle, Santee. Just put a straw in it, and you're good to ride!🐎😂 It wouldn't be a great Saturday morning, without an Arizona Ghostriders upload! Take care my friend.🤠🍻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Much appreciated!

[@Rags2Itches]

LOL ..tie a poke bag next to it with some buffalo jerky too!

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

Outstanding episode, Santee ! One of my favorite rigs was a Hunter Buscadero rig that I customized for World Fast Draw. I still miss having that rig. Good show, Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Thelastminstrel]

Pistols were usually carried in a holster on the belt when traveling or working outside of town. Ben Thompson - possibly the deadliest gunner in Post civil war Texas - carried his pistol in his pocket when in town.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So did Hardin, another deadly Texan.

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Like your acknowledgement that even though not "historical" they are influential. Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure!

[@elultimo102]

I read that Wild Bill Hickok didn't use holsters, but carried two guns in some sort of sash. Such a rig would be interesting to see. Stetsons were well after Civil War, and many men wore bowler (derby) hats. Supposedly, cowboys wore silk scarves which could filter out dust, while the cotton bandanas were for farmers. (I'm new to your channel, and to AZ).

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

In photos you don't see the sash, but it has been written down. I wonder about the constant adjustment with two 4 lb. revolvers held in with a sash....

[@bry2k]

I met a cop in Los Angeles who wore a pretty cool "modern tactical Buscadero". It was old west styled leather design for the belt and holster, and the drop loop slid on his belt, and it had a tie down on the thigh (a proper belt with adjustable latch), so he could put it in front of his thigh while sitting in a patrol car to make the gun more accessible and comfortable, and he could run with it. Made perfect sense. I want one.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Get one!

[@Rangersly]

Another great episode! We learn something new and are entertained evey time. You guys make my day with every new video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@waynedaly1718]

Nice vid. The westerns would be nowhere without the Buscadero. Unrealistic but mighty nice looking. I picked mine up 30+ years ago in a second hand shop. Complete with single action Army for $100. Still got it

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow, what a deal!

[@enriquegarza3127]

Great video. Santee's so quick on the draw, he can hit his target without clearing leather. He's that good

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wanna see it again?

[@Gentleman_Songster]

I was impressed by the way that chap 'died' at 2:04 -- very lifelike!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right?? Best death scene in spaghetti western history!

[@jjsadventures]

Another great Saturday morning video. Thank you Santee and have a great weekend

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome. You too!

[@scotthamp384]

Buscaderos may not be historically accurate, but I still like the way they look

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@normangerring4645]

Ah, another good start for my weekend. Thanks and see on down the trail.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You bet!

[@robertmurdock9750]

I like the buscadero rig because the high riding belt holster puts the firearm right in line with my elbow which is always hitting the firearm.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

To each his own. Wear it with pride!

[@ernestbywater411]

Several years ago I did a lot of research on the use of handguns in the USA for the period 1820 to 1870 and found that very few people actually bought and carried handguns unless they were involved in certain types of work like law enforcement, security guard, and bandits. Most of the general public who did have a handgun usually had it as a 'saddle' gun with the holster on their saddle for use while in horseback. Also, the most common type of holster arrangement by those who wore a handgun at all times was either a shoulder holster or a crossdraw style. I was very surprised about what I learned at the time, thank you Hollywood. My research was very period specific to suit a story I was writing at the time. However, it's very likely things were very different in the period after 1870 as they changed a lot from 1865 to 1870 and I would expect that more change occurred after that.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Many carried in a coat pocket. Some towns were not fond of firearms and in order to keep yourself protected (and your belongings), you had a handgun stashed on your person. Much like today.

[@ernestbywater411]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Yes, my research showed a lot of the richer people carried smaller guns in their pockets, thus the term 'pocket gun.' Another oddity I found is that the official records show only one bank robbery occurring during the entire 19th century. However, that makes sense when you find out that the official records only count the robbery of a bank recognised by the federal government, of which there was only a few and all were major banks in the big cities. They did not recognise or count the thousands of local town banks at all. Also, there were periods when no banks were recognised by the government at all, either.

[@latigomorgan]

I learned the hard way that not tying down your holster makes it flop all over when riding horseback. I always wondered how tying it down made the draw faster, as it never seemed to make a difference for me. While horseback, I always wore my holster on my belt before I owned a buscadero rig, and it never got in the way or flopped around. But that first time I got on horseback with my buscadero belt on, I learned that tying it down was a must.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting info!

[@ericruss4189]

Great video! I learned something new. I always thought that the Buscadero rig was the two holster rig instead of just one holster. Didn't realize that it could be one or two. I usually just use my traditional belt and loosen it so it will drop the holster down on my leg and then tie the holster around my leg. The left side of the belt is kept high on my hip. I can carry a cross draw on the high side or add another belt and do the same thing for the opposite side similar to the Lone Ranger from the 80s movie using his brother's gun rig on the opposite leg.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, the strong side buscadero is the one I grew up on.

[@joemortimer1763]

Great episode. Loved the rolly-polly death scene. Like yer new leather necklace. It sounded like a donkey call at the end.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It was!

[@ryanmay1298]

Now that makes the Chapel Shootout scene in For A Few Dollars More even more unscrupulous, he was wearing his Buscadero Rig round his neck while the other guy had to "search" for his pistol. One of my favourite duels out of any western, the camera close-ups and Ennio Morricone's score, a masterpiece! Thanks for the video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@barryrudge1576]

I'm nearly 76 and still learning something every day

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's the ticket!

[@LionquestFitness]

Cool glimpse of Hollywood history. Loved the clip of Terrance Hill.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@thejaggededge1624]

Great entertaining and educational show. I've been binge watching your clips and still have a lot more to go. Thank you for all the work you put into them.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AdrianVallejo-cw2kz]

A buscadero is "a man who searches" but not for the gun, but someone to use it on. i.e an outlaw. Buscaderos were what gringos called a bounty hunter.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting...

[@Dsdcain]

You always manage to find a new topic so I can stat my Saturday off right. Thanks for the new video. be safe out there, and take it easy man. 😎

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@roblowe9283]

Great Show

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@FlyingDutchmanCoins]

Another great Saturday morning history lesson! Thanks Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Kendrix_76]

My first rig was a buscadero as well. Never liked the way it felt. Eventually went to a double reverse draw set up, a la Wild Bill style. Still what I wear to this day. Great content as always.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@joecuppko40uh29]

Outstanding episode! & I had a chuckle just by reading the lead in on Facebook and then I got to watch the episode and it was even better.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I like both styles but, I think I like the Buscadero rig even more. I'm going to have to take a closer look at that Lone Ranger rig, it's got me wanting to break out the leather stuff! Great video Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is a fun rig, for sure. I don't believe it had tie downs...

[@chrissewell1608]

It is odd, how we learn or associate our knowledge of The Old West, from movies and TV. More than we do from actual history. Your channel is a wealth of information, and always a fun way of teaching more history! Thanks Santee 🖖🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated, Chris!

[@801Bill]

Folger in my cup?!? No! The best part of waking up (on a Saturday morning) is fresh AG video to watch while drinking my first cup of coffee for the day. Thank you as always, Santee. I do love a nice Buscadero rig, to be sure. The period correct setup, however, seems to work better for me when I'm out walking my property in northern Nevada. An 1873 clone worn crossdraw loaded with snake shot is a great comfort during the hotter months.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@tulemike6627]

when i was 8, pa gave me a buscadero rig with a fanner 50. now i have a historical rig,but, i still want a buscadero just to have. pa's rig was a buscadero and he was lighting fast. me, i'm lighting slow. thank you for another great vid.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@bigblue6917]

Watching your videos is like being a kid again. Saturday morning we'd go do the shopping for groceries then I would meet up with my friends and we'd play cowboys.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeeehaw!

[@Paladin1873]

I've owned two Buscadero rigs, a Bianchi I bought in the 1970s and a custom rig I had made by Arvo Ojalo. I still have the massive Ojala setup, which is very fast because the steel shanked holster behaves more like a loose cup holder. There is no retention of the firearm. A cowboy action shooting friend later made me a period looking snug-fitting holster which I put on a matching brown leather belt that I have since given to my daughter.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The World Fast Draw ones are basicaly like buckets the gun sets in. Crazy

[@ralphperez4862]

Wow. I really never thought about it until now. I know I've carried a revolver out in the field on one of these buscadero rigs and always wondered how in the world they kept them on. Besides, they were uncomfortable to carry too. I much prefer a belt rig, or better yet, my piece in my backpack. That's straight up moe betta. Thanks again for another great episode.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting. Thanks, Ralph!

[@AdaM48state]

You always use clips from some of the greatest western movies. Thanks Santee!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!

[@peterott9162]

Great work Santee. I had no idea that those rigs weren't period correct, still nonetheless they look like an awesome setup!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks! 👍

[@taphorphicexonyct]

Thanks Santee, always comin out quality entertainment and education. I'm grateful for your existence

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that!

[@jamesa.7604]

Santee, I can't believe you busted US Marshal Matt Dillion down to Sheriff! He's gonna come looking for you! LOL Very educational video about the gun rigs. I liked the one that resembled the one you had as a kid. I was pretty fast with my cap gun rig back in the 60's. Used to practice in front of the mirror every day so I could back up The Lone Ranger, Matt Dillion or The Virginian if they got in a tight spot. Thanks for helping us relive our childhood Western memories! Happy Trails, Pard!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I did. When I was growing up we didn't care. The Old West law was always the Sheriff. My error.

[@jfsinc]

I wonder if the Hollywood Rig would have been liked back in the day? Great video Santee. Thank you.🙏

[@anthonystike6034]

That actually is a great question.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The horseback thing makes it really unfavorable. However, it would have been worn by a few of 'em.

[@davidrodgers8252]

Even though the Buscadero is part of 20th century Hollywood, it has become as much a part of American Western culture as Tom Mix, or John Wayne and serves as a sign that the Old West is Alive and Well in the Hearts and Minds of Hearty Souls. Great video Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Funny thing is, I don't think The Duke ever WORE a buscadero rig. As I recall, his holster was always high on his belt, tucked just behind his right hip!

[@larryrobinson6914]

Great rigs

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@muddybear9178]

You should read about Arvo Ojala. He made and patented buscadero rigs for Hollywood in the 50's Beautiful leatherwork. His history would fit well with this video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I know all about him. In fact, talked to him on the phone back when he was alive.

[@muddybear9178]

@@ArizonaGhostriders very cool. My father was one of the pioneers of the fast/quick draw beginnings back in the early 50's. They had a group in Grand Rapids Michigan called The Widowmakers, his name in the group was Rancid. He used to tell me about how they started with just primers, empty cases and parafin bullets they called waxies. It eventually evolved into shooting actual loaded rounds. The way they times the draw and shot was equally interesting and how that evolved. The prizes were bags of silver dollars. His rig was an Ojala. He used a Colt 2nd generation with 7.5" bbl. Nothing like the quick draw stuff of Bob Mundon. I used to have 8mm video of him shooting. They would slow the camera speed down and study it. They travelled around Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois area, sometimes doing demonstrations in highschool gymnasiums. Can you imagine that these days. He said they broke triggers on those Colt's all the time. His cousin worked at GM as a machinist and dad had him build a device with pins on it so they could time the guns, without it they had to put the gun back together test and repeat, with that device they could time without assembly and disassembly. Anyway, great video. Thank you.

[@IKenichiSmithI]

This is my Saturday tradition, waking up early to a quiet house and enjoying a hot cup of coffee to some Arizona ghostriders

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks.

[@dennismitchell5414]

I've always been curious about the Commorde Perry Owens rig , Thanks for another great episode .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@6omega2]

Great episode, thanks. As an Old West buff myself, I always learn something from your videos. I guess I am a little "shattered" to learn that these rigs did not actually exist in the 1870s! LOL!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@robertbuckey6517]

Another great episode Santee! And since you brought up Commodore Perry Owens, an episode on him and the Pleasant Valley War would be a cool episode to do. Heck, I think that should be an entire TV show. Still working on researching investing in the old west when I get some time. Lots of terms used in the industry today originate from that time period, which is pretty cool.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Another reason for the tie-down, aside from preventing the holster from flopping around, is to prevent it from sticking to the gun, and being pulled up with it, as you draw. About the gun "bouncing around", and possibly falling out of the holster; well, that's what hammer loops are for, isn't it?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Whcih also weren't around in the West.

[@brianonthego]

Well explained. I just bought a metal holster hanger for my competition 1911 holster. It keeps the pistol in a steady position, with adjustable height and angle. We use a 2 belt inner / outer velcro system. That way the inner belt attaches through pant belt loops and the outer belt has holster and magazine holders permanently attached.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is a nicely thought out system!

[@mathewweeks9069]

Awesome video you rock be safe out there

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@mathewweeks9069]

Your welcome have awesome day be safe out there

[@luizjunior.92]

Hollywood and actual are both great. Thanks Santee. Please do more on old west food.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Will do!

[@marcthomas2482]

Great video Santee! History aside they sure do look cool. I've always kind of wanted to make one, maybe I will... Thanks for another good one and Happy Easter! 🐣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Lotta leather!

[@jacktribble5253]

I always thought "The Buscadero Rig" sounded like the title of a 1970s crime drama. I do love these holsters. I would have to retrain myself to use anything else... Best of Days to all the Ghostriders.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@micj62]

I have one just like the brown one. I love mine! 😍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@TimKoehn44]

Thanks Santee. Great information. I had heard they weren't historical. Have a Happy Easter!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@joelhurley2678]

Thanks for sharing this history. Great one liners this time. Santee thank you for showing the difference in Holsters.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@markkumyllykoski5444]

The metal lining in the rigs is actually the invention of a man named Arvo Ojala, son of Finnish immigrants from Washington. I had a chance to handle a very rare, maybe even the only one in existence, double holster rig made by him a few years back.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool you got to handle it.

[@twalk6164]

Ojala made the rig Steve McQueen wore in The Magnificent Seven. Ojala was well known in Hollywood and McQueen had his made to his own specs: canted backwards, fitting a 7.5" Colt SA.

[@cliffordburdick6049]

Ojala made a lot of double rigs he made the rig hugh o' brian used in wyatt earp, the rig for the tv show colt 45 the double rig in silverado the double rig christopher george wore in a john wayne movie and i have owned a couple over the course of my life and a lot more

[@markkumyllykoski5444]

@@cliffordburdick6049 I thought he only made single rigs since those are the only ones I've seen. The more you know.

[@johnwedow2117]

Thank you for your work . As a youth I had a buscadaro rig and of all choices I stuffed a Colt Python with a 6in tube . Ah youth .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow!

[@nickhaile9980]

Thank you for another great video. I love them all.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are so welcome!

[@indigowolf556]

Hey great episode Santee! It's a lot of information in a short period of time and I like the way that it's explained. Thank you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome. You're welcome.

[@tonyandreoli8180]

Thanks Mr. Santee, I never new that. Figured it was that way from the start.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You bet!

[@leadrfly2004]

great educational video there Santee. good camara work. take care

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brianfuller757]

The real history in your videos is appreciated.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good.

[@brianfuller757]

In modern days we have the drop or drop leg holster.

[@jamieryall8341]

Slappin' leather. Great video, Santee. Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching!

[@justinweaver8787]

Sweet video happy Easter!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Same to you

[@arthurleino]

Great video! Think I might have to find one for my Mattel Fanner 50!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@gaigejones3947]

Hou guys ate the best! Stay safe, thanks for the video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@Atpost334]

Always fantastic and interesting information!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@57WillysCJ]

Marshall Trimble did a nice article on this subject. I have always wondered if the Buscadero rig was based on the 1911 drop holster.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Might have had some influence.

[@glennevitt5250]

Thank Santee for this information

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So nice of you

[@glennevitt5250]

@@ArizonaGhostriders No Thank Yall For All Yalls Work and Time To Makes The Videos For Us Old Guys Who Remember Gun Smoke

[@BruceEEvans1]

I never knew!!! Now I am a little embarrassed about some of my rigs, or at least the way I wear them. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

No worries!

[@rhondaz356]

Once again, another entertaining, interesting, informative video. PLEASE, keep them coming, Santee. 🤠😉👏

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!

[@CarryonJeffnJohn]

Finally got here santee we truly appreciate all your love to us another intriguing video they were very fast thumbs up and definitely a like as we always do take care buddy and have a fantastic weekend 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! You're the best!

[@randalldunkley1042]

There are some great scenes in San Antonio with Errol Flynn wearing correct leather. Very high trousers waistbands were normal and the holster very high. I just gave away a box of studio revolver rigs of this type. None were even close to correct.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's still really neat that you had those rigs.

[@HARMARSCH2]

It wouldn’t be Saturday Morning without a Arizona Ghostriders Video and bit of a History Lesson. Thank you Santee and Company. I honestly never knew the name of these. Have a great weekend. Happy Easter to Everyone.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure! Glad you learned!

[@jamesnorthey846]

Id go back in time and put the rig in the era

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It would change some things no doubt.

[@blackjack3599]

This is surprisngly still used in concept. For some moden 21st century holster and drop leg options

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oh yeah. Some tactical holsters are all about that.

[@ponydiehl8775]

those belts are what i grew up with too!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup!

[@OpieDogie]

Very interesting. Smart as I are, I still learn stuff every day. Keep em coming Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

More to come!

[@billclifton8400]

I have pointed out at times and at some leather seminars I've done that if you look closely in clear copies of Perry Owens photo you can see lighter shaded areas across the holster body where the loops from the skirt have covered it. Russet skirting leather as it appears that one probably was made of will darken/age different where it is exposed to the sun, dirt, oil treatment, etc. and therefore it is lighter where the loops have covered the body of the holster. You are correct as that was a staged photo and they chose to take the holster apart and display in a manner to show off the cartridges and belt. His hand is carefully placed to hold and cover the holster skirt and leave the cartridges exposed for the photo.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, historians have been struggling with this photo for years! Thanks, Bill.

[@joenieto5491]

Santee the Buscadero can mean what you had said or it can mean the Finder or searcher and myself being Spanish the Finder makes more sense as it would be easier to draw which means you quickly found your gun to shoot. Great video as always Keep up the great work.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

THank you so much for the added information!

[@ewmhop]

GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS/HAVE A HAPPY EASTER AND GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You too

[@anthonygalliart1789]

Thanks for another cool vid and it did not escape my attention that you are researching the Arizona Rangers, good man, looking forward to that video ... Would love to see a vid on Native American and mountain man marriage in the old west. Heard the native women were treated like queens by their husbands. That is still true today, I treat my pure blood Cherokee wife like she is the greatest thing since splinter less comfort paper as she is never a pain in the caboose !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Well, thanks much.

[@chelseadanico877]

Very interesting and informative video , I really liked and enjoyed it. Great job and well done on the awesome video. I definitely learned a lot about about the gun holsters used in Hollywood movies of the old West and I also learned what holsters were actually used in the old west.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@rickkinki4624]

Great episode, Santee, but you made my buzzer go off. Matt Dillon wasn't the county sheriff, he was the town marshal. In fact, he was the town marshal of Dodge City, back in the late 50s, at the same time Wyatt Earp (Hugh O'Brien) was the town marshal of Dodge City, on another network! And I always get a kick when somebody is shot, and they roll around and such. Wyatt Earp (in real life) said that when you get shot, you drop. -Desert Rat Rick

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, I know. I goofed.

[@mcmax571]

Matt Dillon was a US Marshal.

[@rickkinki4624]

@@mcmax571 Not as I recall. Matt Dillon was the Town Marshall of Dodge City, and his jurisdiction was Dodge City.

[@mcmax571]

@@rickkinki4624 No, Dillon was a US Marshal. Look it up.

[@rickkinki4624]

@@mcmax571 If Matt Dillon were a United States Marshall, he would've been involved in interstate or federal crime. He was the law in Dodge City, period.

[@theodoreboyer2275]

Very well done!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you very much!

[@Olympiansunrise]

I like mine! ✌🏼 good rigs. Not historically accurate but useful!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right on!