Nerdy holster question....

[fullmetaljesus]

I'm sure everyone has seen starwars (the original trilogy)
And have seen han solos drop leg holster. In the new movie jumanji the rocks character has a very similar holster for his machete.

Which got me thinking is that a real holster or is it something movie prop artist dreamt up?

If it's a real holster what is it called? How would one find one?

Thanks!

 

[russc2542]

thigh holsters are a real thing. The benefit is if your hand is at your side it's closer and less stuff on the belt (LE/Mil where they have plate carriers and gobs of equipment.) Also can be easier to unholster in some situations (sitting). downside is lack of concealment, bounces around/moves if you move lot (ie: running), and it's further away if your hands aren't at your side.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I know drop leg holsters are a thing. I even have one. I was speaking more about ones like Hans. With the three point buckle and such.

 

[robgoblin32]

The people designing costumes for the original trilogy took tons of inspiration from military and western history. I'd be willing to bet it was something designed around a stock mauser broomhandle holster, and a western design/drop leg leather rig.

 

[russc2542]

gotcha. drop-leg, yes because you can add it to existing equipment. Han Solo style, not in modern times.