In 1952, Arthur A. Callister began trading wool with his father in a little shop on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City, Utah. Noticing how many customers were in need of quality tack to outfit themselves and their horses, AA Callister's Western Wear and Tack was born! Over 50 years and many satisfied customers we are still a family owned tack shop still located on the original site. We are proud to represent the traditions and lifestyles that made the West famous. We are also proud to feature some of the finest tack, clothing, and equipment made. Come live part of the American West today!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Western Wear: Western Gun Holster

Cowboys are known for their unique style. Cowboys are always going to have a classic style. Modern cowboys also have an updated edge to their western wear, while also keeping up with the traditional cowboy accessory items.

Things were different in the Wild, Wild West. Cowboys needed to have guns on them at all times, in case of invasion or emergencies. The hip shooting technique was very popular during this time, which began the cowboys to strap on western wear gun holsters.

There is no need to wear gun holsters today. The only need to wear a gun on you at all times are only if you are a cop or detective. Otherwise it can be impractical and dangerous.

However, you do not need to have a fun in the holster to have a cowboy western gun holster. Even with out the gun, a gun holster can add another dimension to a cowboy outfit. If you would like it to case a gun, just remember that the gun should fit in the holster tightly since leather holsters are known to stretch.

If you would like your cowboy style to remain classic, a western wear gun holster can be an important accessory to your wardrobe. Find a holster that is firm, but still flexible. Leather gun holsters are a popular choice because they allow a tight fit for your gun, but they stretch to allow you to easily access your gun when you need it.

Western gun holders were important in the 1800s. They can still be used in today's fashions. They come in many different colors and designs.

Gun holsters can match the rest of your western wear. Holsters can be designed to match your cowboy hats, cowboy jackets, and cowboy boots. That way you can tie together all of your western fashion articles of clothing.

Guns are not carried on our person all the time, but that does not mean we have to stop benefiting from the style that gun holsters provide. Gun holsters can still be a great accessory to western wear. Cowboy fashions can be classic with out being outdated.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

From the rich history of the Old West, Western wear is not just about style, it's about tradition. Western wear show that we appreciate and admire the cool of our past. cowboys cannot wear the styles we see today, but as fashion evolves; You can bet the basic elements of cowboy tradition would stay true to their inspiration.
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