Just ordered my Freedom Arms model 97, 45 Long Colt...

[Lee Robinson]

Freedom arms, Model 97, 45 Long Colt, 5 1/2" barrel, fixed sights, fluted cylinder, inverted crown, marcata, and my last name engraved on the back strap...to some day pass down to my son, who was born this year.

Now, I need a recommendation for a good hulster to carry for "multi-purpose" (hunting, plinking, etc) and I would also like few recommendations for ammo to use for white tail.

[Graybeard]

Very nice choice, I did a review on one of those some while back. Sure wish I'd been in a position to keep it but just couldn't swing it at the time. FA makes a nice holster for it you might want to take a look at. They sent me one along for the review. I liked it quite well.

[Lee Robinson]

Which model holster was it? Strong side? Cross draw? High ride?

Which in your oppinion is the best "multi-purpose" hulster?

[Graybeard]

The one they sent me was a strong side holster as that was what I requested. For hunting use and general carry of a non concealed weapon I prefer either strong side or cross draw. When walking thru the woods strong side is my preference.

[Lee Robinson]

Is that review you wrote still up somewhere?

[Graybeard]

Yes I've moved a copy of it to the top of the FA forum now. Some how I ended up with two copies of it there. Dunno how that happened unless one was already there.

[John R.]

Check out El Paso Saddlery Co. They make a Tom Threepersons holster in strongside or crossdraw with hammer thong or strap. This is an excellent holster for $60.00.

[Lee Robinson]

Ordered a cross draw (no belt, but to be worn on my pant belt) from circlekb.com with the tooling. Maybe later I will get a nice strong side to "finish" the original appeal of this gun of "old school" style, but right now I need one to hunt with for this upcoming season.

[fivegunner]

  my 97  45 COLT  5.5in barrel  rides in a Milt Sparks 200AW   I wish I could send a picture of it , but I am not up to speed on the process of doing so.  the 200AW is the best for me ,looks great and  carrys  very well . just my 2cents.

[2 dogs]

I use the Blocker leather version of the Texas Hi Rider.  Its great, easy on and off and secure till you need it.

[HuntingGuy]

+1 for Milt Sparks.

[Lee Robinson]

Gotta phone call...the UPS dropped off my revolver today. They said it would be 6 weeks. Now, since WHEN does a company deliver on time, much less early (even if only a few days)? I was planning on loading ammo this weekend.  Looks like I will have to buy some ammo after all. LOL.