A Traditional Mexican Loop Rig Built for Western Open Carry

The Mexican Loop Western Gunfighter Rig Holster and Cartridge Belt is a classic Western-style setup centered on the recognizable Mexican Loop holster design. Built for open carry, this rig combines a skirt-mounted holster secured by a strap system with a matching cartridge belt, creating a stable and historically accurate carry layout suitable for Cowboy Action Shooting, reenactment, and Western display.

Real-World Use Context

In Cowboy Action Shooting and Western reenactment, Mexican Loop holsters are often chosen for their stable ride, traditional appearance, and supportive skirt design. This rig follows that practical approach by keeping the holster anchored to the belt and skirt while maintaining a consistent draw position during movement, staging, or extended wear at events.

Holster Design & Carry Style

This holster uses a Mexican Loop pattern, where the holster body is secured to the skirt through a loop-and-strap system rather than being permanently stitched as a single piece. This construction is widely recognized for its traditional Western look and stable belt carry.

Key design characteristics include:

• Mexican Loop holster profile with skirt support
• Strap-secured holster-to-skirt connection
• Open-top Western design for unobstructed access
• Hand-finished leather construction with stitched reinforcement
• Configurable carry styles based on order selection

Carry configurations available:

• Strong-side
• Crossdraw
• Double strong-side (dual-holster setups)

This product is intended for open carry only and is not designed for concealed carry.

Cartridge Belt Configuration

The rig includes a matching Western-style cartridge belt with handmade cartridge loops. The loops are designed to run along the belt and provide the period-correct look and practical ammunition organization typical of Western gun belts.

Belt features include:

• Approximately 20–30 cartridge loops (standard range)
• Traditional Western belt layout for stable holster support
• Made-to-order sizing to match customer measurements
• Designed to balance the holster and distribute weight around the waist

Loop count and fit may vary slightly based on belt size and configuration.

Color Options
 

This rig is commonly offered in multiple leather colors, including:

• Dark Brown
• Brown
• Black
• Tan
• Burgundy

Firearm Fit and Order Details

This rig is made to order and should be specified for the customer’s revolver and sizing details at checkout. To ensure the most accurate fit and layout, provide:

• Revolver model
• Barrel length
• Caliber (for loop sizing)
• Belt size and belt width preference
• Hand orientation (right-hand or left-hand)
• Carry style (strong-side, crossdraw, or double)

Production timelines apply due to made-to-order construction.

What’s Included

• One Mexican Loop Western holster (configured as selected)
• One matching cartridge belt with cartridge loops (approx. 20–30)

Important Notes

• Open-carry design only; not intended for concealed carry
• Natural leather grain, tone variation, and stitching variation are normal
• Made-to-order timelines apply
• Provide complete firearm and sizing details to reduce fit issues

This description is prepared by the Hunting Holsters editorial team to provide accurate, practical guidance for customers selecting traditionally styled Western holster equipment. Content is based on established Mexican Loop holster design characteristics and common Western shooting and reenactment use cases.

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