Remington '58 Blue Gun?

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hi,

I have often thought of making a holster using a 'blue gun' to mold it

Does anyone know of a source for 'blue guns' for the '58 Remington?

[Lucky R. K.]

I just wrap my 1858 really well with plastic wrap.  I have molded several slimjim style holsters this way with no damage to the pistol.

Lucky 

[Slowhand Bob]

Its not a blue gun but Bunkhouse Tools does have an 1858 casting in their line-up.  These are not even listed on his we-site but a search on face book should allow you to find his gun molds.

[Mogorilla]

Depending on whether you favor Pietta, or Uberti, you can usually find used Brass Framed Pietta's for cheaper than many of the blue guns.   Look on some of the auction sites like auction arms.  I have both a steel and brass framed Pietta, exactly the same size.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies ... I sent a note to Bunkhouse Tools on Facebook ... and I look forward to a reply.

Lucky RK.

Probably if I had done this before with an old funky gun I might try wrapping it and just go ahead ... but the finish on this Pietta is just too good to lose!

Mogorilla,

I am sure you are right about the cost and getting a brass one .... I just want to try it the traditional way ....

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy Wad

         Go ahead and wrap your gun in Saran Wrap, or a plastic bag, I do this all the time with NO DAMAGE at all to my finish, but just remember if you're going to holster this gun, you will get bluing wear, you cant get away from that if you plan to holster the gun and use it, the old saying goes like this, if you are concerned about the finish, then keep it in the safe, and handle it as little as possible, I think a little wear on the bluing just gives a gun CHARACTER, IMHO!!!!


                                     Regards

                                tEN wOLVES 

[bedbugbilly]

Ditto to what TW said . . .

I have always used the weapon - I use a bread bag as they are longer and narrower than say a large baggie . . . Oil the gun, wrap it and slide it in - I usually leave mine in the holster overnight to allow the leather to dry out pretty much - have never had a problem.  In fact, I'm gettihng ready to make a holster for my blued Colt Python - I'll do the same for that one that I've always done - and if I'm not worried about the Python . . . you can be assured I wouldn't be worried about wet molding with any handgun.   

[Cliff Fendley]

Catch them on sale and you can sometimes get the New Army Remmy's from Cabelas for a good price. I just picked up another one when they were 179 dollars.

I always just use my real guns and never bother putting them in a bag anymore unless it's a real nice collectable gun. You don't have to leave the gun in the holster but for just a few minutes to get it to the right shape. Pull it out and let the holster hang. Some of my first holsters I had to leave the gun in until about dry but that was when I was using import leather. The USA stuff is firm and forms better.

I stick the gun in and mold while still wet with the dye the pull the gun out carefully and hang to dry.

I have a New Vaquero that is my main shop gun that I use on almost all Colt SAA and clone holsters. That gun has shaped I don't know how many holsters and the finish is not hurt at all from doing it. I just wipe it off after pulling it out of a wet holster.