Jackass Holsters?

Rustynuts · October 30th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Where did the term come from? Was it a model/manufacturer name, or was it named for the owners of such holsters?

dgg9 · October 30th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Jackass is a model of shoulder holster made by Galco:

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterT3.asp...55&CatalogID=2

Derrin33 · October 30th, 2007, 08:42 PM

I actually think Galco was called the Orignal Jackass Leather Company until, they changed the name and moved from Chicago to AZ. I could be wrong...but I think I read that somewhere.

torrejon224 · October 30th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Derrin 33 is correct, Galco started out as Jackass in Chicago way back when, then relocated to Phoenix under the Galco name.

JD · October 30th, 2007, 09:22 PM

From Galco's website USGalco.com

Quote:

Galco International was founded by Richard N. Gallagher in 1969 as a small family business in Chicago, Illinois. Known then as "The Original Jackass Leather Company", Gallagher specialized in holsters constructed of horsehide.

In 1980 the name of the company was changed to Galco International, and in 1983 the business was moved from Chicago to its present home in Phoenix, Arizona. Already famous for high quality and innovative designs, Galco gained worldwide notoriety when Don Johnson chose to wear the Jackass shoulder rig in the popular TV series "Miami Vice". Now known as the Miami Classic, this shoulder rig continues to be the most famous, recognizable, and imitated (but never duplicated) shoulder holster rig ever made.

Not only does Galco continue to be the favorite choice of Hollywood's hottest stars, but most branches of the military, federal law enforcement, and most local law enforcement agencies have put Galco holsters to work for them. Likewise civilians have found Galco to represent the highest quality the industry has to offer. From our Premium saddle leather, Ballistic nylon, and of course horsehide, to the designs that have made Galco famous, Galco continues to be "for those who demand the best... and know the difference."

Supertac45 · October 31st, 2007, 11:03 AM

Galco makes nice stuff with fast service.

QKShooter · October 31st, 2007, 03:11 PM

I always liked the first name better than Galco International.

LenS · October 31st, 2007, 10:22 PM

I have an original Jackass shoulder holster for a Colt Det Special. Best design out there . . . well balanced.

I don't use it (it's in a box of holsters, you know how that goes), but back in the day when I bought it, it was the only shoulder holster that I could wear without the straps digging into me. I also had a Bianchi Secret Agent which was horrid.

October 30th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#1
Rustynuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 636	Jackass Holsters? Where did the term come from? Was it a model/manufacturer name, or was it named for the owners of such holsters?

October 30th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#3
Derrin33 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 427	I actually think Galco was called the Orignal Jackass Leather Company until, they changed the name and moved from Chicago to AZ. I could be wrong...but I think I read that somewhere. __________________ God Bless America!!

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Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 3,314	Galco makes nice stuff with fast service. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

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QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,481	I always liked the first name better than Galco International. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

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October 30th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#2
dgg9 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 477	Jackass is a model of shoulder holster made by Galco: http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterT3.asp...55&CatalogID=2

October 30th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#4
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 674	Derrin 33 is correct, Galco started out as Jackass in Chicago way back when, then relocated to Phoenix under the Galco name.

October 31st, 2007, 10:22 PM	#8
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,373	I have an original Jackass shoulder holster for a Colt Det Special. Best design out there . . . well balanced. I don't use it (it's in a box of holsters, you know how that goes), but back in the day when I bought it, it was the only shoulder holster that I could wear without the straps digging into me. I also had a Bianchi Secret Agent which was horrid.