Dillon Precision Products has been manufacturing and selling high quality
reloading products for over twenty years in Phoenix, Arizona. Their high quality
progressive loading presses and accessories are well known to handloaders and are second
to none in strength and durability.
For the last couple of years, Dillon has been
selling some well-made concealment leather that has been well received by numerous
shooters who have seen fit to carry a concealed handgun while about their daily
business.
Just recently, with the dramatic increase in
the popularity of Cowboy Action Shooting events around the country, Dillon
has brought out their own line of "Arizona Territory" leather to fill the needs of shooters who love to carry and shoot
single-action revolvers.
The holster and belt pictured here is called
the "John Wesley Hardin" Slim Jim, after the notorious outlaw of the same name. It is a beautiful, well-made rig
consisting of a brown holster with six cartridge loops sewn to the outside in three vertically
aligned pairs. The matching 2 3/4" belt is equipped with loops to hold 25 additional
cartridges.
In addition to the John Wesley Hardin rig, Dillon sent along
one of their belt slides to hold six shotgun shells in three pairs of speed loops. This type
of shell carrier is SASS legal and should be of benefit to Cowboy Action shooters. After
examining the Dillon rig and using it with a Ruger Vaquero, I can personally attest to the
quality of materials and workmanship of their new line of cowboy leather. It is well fitted to
the gun and made of top quality American leather, with heavy stitching
and hardware.
Dillon's line of Cowboy leather is priced below
what would be expected when comparing the quality with much of the other leather
on the market. It will do nothing to tarnish the reputation of Dillon Precision.
For now at least, their holsters are offered in right-hand
only.
You can reach Dillon at 1-800-762-3845 to request their free catalog.
The catalog itself is more of a monthly magazine, with good articles in addition to the products they offer. If
you're in need of a good western rig, give Dillon a try.
Jeff Quinn
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