Questions About An Old Holster

[Questions About An Old Holster]

Particle has been making some beautiful avenger's for Commander and EMP size 1911's. I'd say shoot him a PM;

Thanks Dick! I just took delivery of one of Particle's holsters for my Star BM; very happy with it!

I don't see the Avenger in the Bianchi lineup; but they mention being acquired by Safariland, so I'll check there...

[Questions About An Old Holster]

You might check out Brigade Gunleather. They have a model M-3 that looks a lot like what you have here.

Brigade M-3

Thanks for that link! It does look quite similar; but if you compare their backside to my JGA, the M-3 has little or no forward cant (despite their claim) compared to the JGA.

I have never heard of Brigade, and I'm pretty sure that's not the name the son gave me. They could have changed it, of course - or bought the rights from the 2nd mfg...

(Or just copied it outright)...

[Questions About An Old Holster]

...there is no reason that you could not make one like that yourself and be very happy with the finished product.

...Time, Luke, time...there ain't never enough...

If I last another 6 years and retire, then maybe I'll have the time...

[Questions About An Old Holster]

This seems like as good as place as any to ask...

I bought this holster back in the 70's/80's, after viewing an article in one of those paperbound gun books that are on any gunshop rack...the maker used his initials [JGA] as his holster names...Years later, I tried to order another, but the makers' son wrote back to me that his father (JGA) had died and the rights to that particular holster sold to a large holster manufacturer...

I lost the letter years ago, and have not seen this pattern of holster since...I don't know if it's because I live in a closet and don't get out much, or the mfg decided to buy the rights to kill the competition with their model...

Has anyone seen this holster??? If I can find the mfg, and they still make it, I might just buy their holster...Otherwise, I'll try to find a hobbyist with the skills to make one (or more)...

It is for a Colt Commander, although any 1911 auto will fit...Steel band in top; adjustable tension at trigger guard; sight channel big enough for a Gold Cup; fits 1 3/4" belts...

Last resort would be to spend the $$$ and time and make one myself...I'm a machinist by profession, and getting along in years, and have a large backlog of projects sitting waiting for time to work on them...Learning a new hobby this late in life is a daunting prospect...

Anyway, if this holster looks familiar to you, please comment...

Thank You!!!

[Pancake - 3" 1911]

I'd like to add my $.02 to this thread...

I was referred to this site (& this thread) by a friend at Bladeforums.com/Buck Knives...I was looking for a high-ride, open bottom, minimal profile holster for my 9mm Star BM (a steel frame auto used by the Policia Nationale of Spain - at one time, this was the smallest 9mm Parabellum auto in production).

I contacted Particle, and he made up a holster using (I believe) a Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail for a mold. It is pretty much exactly what I wanted. I like the barrel/slide on my holster to poke out just a bit, and I prefer no straps or snaps on top.

I've already recommended several friends to Particle's site, and am contemplating a second holster for another pistol...

Quality workmanship; reasonable price; quick service; outstanding communication. Here's a couple more pics for posterity...