I did an "advanced search" on GunBroker and didn't come up with anything.

I've seen them in the past ranging from $2500.00 (before Ranger II) to $1250.00 14 to 18 months ago.

They are worth more to someone that is a "Fan" of NAA Revolvers and "more" is relative to what someone is willing to pay to aquire the item.  You need to find someone that is despiratly looking for that limited model to sell for top dollar.

Other than that someone that has a few NAA's, has heard of the Ranger I and see's one for what they consider a "good price" that becomes the value.

For your insurance concerns, your policy is written to "put you back in pre-loss condition" you will need to find someone with a Ranger I and ask them "how much to sell it to me?" Most of them are not for sale so the price is going to be in the $2500.00 range would be my guess.

If this goes from the claim rep handling your claim to their underwriter, explain the circumstances of the gun's availability (lack of) (have photos, serial #, etc.) If they question the amount of the claim and want to settle, they should supply you with a list of "Like Kind and Quality" of the same firearm for sale and prices for them. (They won't be able to) It will go to the claims supervisor and then to claims management for OK's to pay the loss.

Be persistent and have good documentation, don't accept anything less than what it will take to make you "whole" from a loss whether it's in cash or a replacement Ranger I.

If you were looking at this one... https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1077468955  It's a semi auto only 

Not nearly as fun as the full auto 1919 30-06 

Step mommy must have done BAD things to that poor young man! lol!!

To look in the mirror and say "Now thats the look I was going for!"[/b]

Quote from: OV-1D on November-22-24 07:11First off Unc_Lee shame on you .   Second off Rick all mine were "NOT" consecutive numbered , didn't have the option only learned about them after being on the market for months on months dang it . I have so many expensive hobbies I was in between interests back then ..................... Your still a cad ,  Go take the day off and count your shillings "IN THE DARK" ,Ha ,Ha . You any relation to Scrooge ?             

Uncle Lee knew this would be a good home for his "babies"    Oh my... yours weren't consecutive? (Rick giggles to himself  )
I feel your pain about the expensive hobbies. I have a couple now (Guns & Nice Tools)  a few years ago I stopped the costly ones (Showing Reining Horses, chasing women) 
I know, I'm still a cad. Thank you for that 
And I haven't looked at any financial accounts since this morning! See! I'm cured! lol!
As for being related to Scrooge... lol! No way! Not after adding up the money I have spent in my life time!  
I'll be making Holsters for these little guns until I'm dead! 

Quote from: OV-1D on November-21-24 12:11OH STOP RICK !! Ruin your day my eye if your really feeling down take a look at your bank statement .HA ,HA .And as for those Ranger "1"s I cry for selling the other three I had at one time . You Cad You ,         

OV,
I was able to stop crying, but it took a while for the "puffiness" around my eyes to go down so I could see well enough to open one of the gun safes to get these out. I feel the need to pick at your pain    I mean, did yours look like these two? #134 & #135 Ranger 1's  Just wondering 

My bank account has not been as exciting to look at as my stock portfolio!! Wow! It's been a good year (so far)
I might take a day off!

Quote from: OV-1D on November-21-24 07:11The name brings to mind womens things and shower curtains and such . Ha ,Ha .

Hey now! I have Holsters posted on Etsy! I don't recommend using them for shower curtains, but... who knows! lol!

I do get quite a few orders on Etsy from women   

Quote from: OV-1D on November-20-24 08:11Rick thats one beautiful holster but to be honest and I'm always guilty of this but those grips just gotta go , sorry my apologies and sympathies , HA ,HA . You always say be honest RIGHT .                   

   

OV, Please! Just lie to me! Your criticism of my choice of grips has ruined my day  lol!

I'm kidding! The "traditional" grips are just too small for me to successfully group multiple shots in a short time.  The first shot is fine, but readjusting after every shot takes too much time and effort.

This is strictly from the view of "concealed carry" and using this for self-protection.

If it was only a "looker" safe queen then the traditional style grips would be a better choice. Most of my guns are "shooters" so I practice with them for that use. 

I do have a few that remain with their original grips that Uncle Lee has entrusted to me to cherish; those remain original and unfired. (Ranger 1's and Newbury Park Shorts) 

I don't think I've posted one of these before. The "Small-of-Back" Holster for the Hog Leg is an unusual request, I've only made a few of them.

The shape is ugly "unique" and appears to have a bizarre angle when you first look at it. However, when the rig is worn properly behind you at the lower portion of your back, the reason for the strange angle becomes apparent. (the angle allows for a smooth draw reaching behind yourself)

Has anyone here carried this way?

I know there are quite a few "experts" who say, "No Way," "You can break your back if you fall," and "You muzzle everyone around you when you draw." This is my favorite...
"I knew a guy that became paralyzed when he fell backward on his gun!"[/i]

I must have talked to 4 people who knew that guy! lol! 

Questions, Comments, and Constructive Criticism are always welcome!  Thanks for looking!

Rick

Quote from: Anvil on November-18-24 20:11Rick, I ended up purchasing the "Small of back holster" in black. I got it on Etsy since I couldn't find it on your website for some reason. I tried to post a pic but it wouldn't take. Keep on making those stellar leather products!

But uh oh! It appears I hit the enter button twice or something. Please make sure you ship me just one. Thanks

Thanks Anvil. I should put the Small-of-Back Holsters on the website vs. "only" on Etsy.
I made the adjustment to the order, and you should have the refund for the 2nd one soon.

When I read the opening post and saw your list my reply was/is "get the Mini Master" 

Loads of fun to shoot and has a nice "balance" to it in your hand, great accuracy and easy to get back on target for follow up shots.

And it looks great in a Cross Draw Holster! lol! (sorry, shameless plug!)   

Quote from: WyoShooter on November-11-24 11:11

Quote from: PocketMagnum on November-08-24 21:11Wondering if anyone has had any problems with the new Sentinel or could point me to issues they've seen online. Just want to make sure that there are not any major issues with this model!

My problem with it has been not being able to find one. 

Ed

I did a quick check on GunBroker.com (No C.C. Fee's, Free Shipping) and found some.
This one has both cylinders...

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1068026891

I'm not affiliated with this seller nor have I bought from them. Just trying to help you find your Dream Gun! 

Quote from: Ozark75 on October-28-24 12:10Dear NAA

Have you ever considered making a long gun? Something like a Little Badger or a Crickett or a Chipmunk etc? Small, single shot, but with a hammer rather than a plunger. You are good at small guns. You are good at quality guns. You are good at fun yet effective guns. I would prefer 22lr/l/s to start with. I might want one in 22mag also. I bet you could even move some chambered in .32 and .380.

I will be waiting.

Thank you.

A Rifle might be "out of NAA's Wheelhouse".  Their focus is the Mini Revolvers and they don't stray far from that (especially in the last year or so) JMHO 

I have 2 of the Chiappa Little Badgers, one in .22lr and the other in .17hmr They are very fine small rifles both have threaded barrels for a suppressor (the SilencerCo Sparrow works great for both) I found both of mine for under $200.00 each.

But, if NAA comes out with a rifle... I'm in line to get one! 

The Hog Leg is very fun to shoot! Very accurate and smooth to shoot

OV haunted me about not having a Hog Leg and kept showing pictures of his... so I had to get one! 

These are all of my Octagon Barrel NAA's

And a Holster Photo for the Hog Leg 

Quote from: heyjoe on October-22-24 08:10

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on October-21-24 12:10That Holster is made by a friend of mine; Rob Leahy from Simply Rugged Holsters in Prescott AZ

Rob is a great person and builds excellent, durable, and rugged heavy duty Holsters. Henry stocks some other accessories that Rob makes too, butt stock covers, slings, and a second style Holster. (maybe some other items)

Photos are from a Lever Rifle class we both attended a couple years ago at Ben Avery Shooting Range

The instructor knows us both and thought it was cool that two "leather guys" were in the same class! lol! We first met at gun shows and at leather trade shows.

you look cold there. what is it down to 80 degrees now?

lol! Sweatshirts are for when it's below 90 degrees. if it was 80 we would have heavy coats on over the sweatshirt! 

That Holster is made by a friend of mine; Rob Leahy from Simply Rugged Holsters in Prescott AZ

Rob is a great person and builds excellent, durable, and rugged heavy duty Holsters. Henry stocks some other accessories that Rob makes too, butt stock covers, slings, and a second style Holster. (maybe some other items)

Photos are from a Lever Rifle class we both attended a couple years ago at Ben Avery Shooting Range

The instructor knows us both and thought it was cool that two "leather guys" were in the same class! lol! We first met at gun shows and at leather trade shows.

There is a Sportsmans Warehouse in North Phoenix I will need to go in and see their stock.

Last time I was there I asked to see a G-19 and the sales person told me I shouldn't look at those I should get a Walther instead because they are "just like" the Glocks! lol!

I don't think he is there anymore! Good help is hard impossible to find!

Quote from: top dog on October-12-24 06:10Rick,
Which Gunsight Instructor was it? The Colonel Himself?Jeff Hall? Clint Smith?

No doubt about it,Gunsite is one of the best,if not THE best. Thunder Ranch is side by side with Gunsite too.

Col.Cooper probably pretty much single handedly put the 1911 on the stage.

For custom 1911s I prefer the Les Baer models but,as you know,there are many out there.

One of my neighbors has a Ruger 1911 Commander and it has not skipped a beat.

Nice to see that you received first class training.

                                                          Top Dog

The instructor I shoot with is Freddie Blish. I met him years ago when he was part of Robar next door to my shop (now CTI Coatings)
https://www.gunsite.com/gunsite-instructors/freddie-blish/
https://coatingtechnologiesllc.com

He invited me to his "shooting practice" every other Friday morning at Ben Avery Shooting Range near my house and I started going. It started with 3 to 6 of use and now has grown to 18 to 20 shooters.
https://www.azgfd.com/shooting-sports/ben-avery-shooting-facility/basf-amenities/

I have taken some other classes from other people as well you can never learn enough or practice enough! 

When I "acquired" my first 1911 I felt ill-prepared to carry it. At that time I had only a couple of brief training sessions with a friend, both were with a striker-fire pistol and mostly target shooting.

When a trainer from Gunsite invited me to shoot with him locally and regularly, I jumped at the chance 
 
Professional training introduced me to the "basics" of "Range etiquette", safe shooting practices, shooting in groups safely, clearing malfunctions, and concealed carry best practices for self-defense.

Most importantly, actively learning the manipulation of a firearm under stress (while being timed).
When we are not "under pressure," the time we use to clear malfunctions, mag changes, etc. is not important/stressful.

Practicing with a shot timer allows you to compete against yourself and to measure your progress (and gives your fellow students something to tease you about!) lol! 

Being more proficient with the 1911 first increased my proficiency with other semi-auto pistols I trained with later. JMHO 





 

I don't build the Dual Carry Style Holsters very often.  This client has a couple I did for his other revolvers, so he wanted one for his new Henry Revolver too.

The Dual Carry has belt slots on the back that let you carry "strong side" or "cross draw."
(sorry, I didn't get a photo of the back to show what it looks like  )

The secondary retention strap over the gun helps hold it in while on horseback or quads. As you can see there is not much wet molding to do for this style holster, only the general shape of the gun and a site track.

Chestnut color leather and Natural color Thread on this one.

Questions, Comments, and Constructive Criticism are always welcome!  Thanks for looking!

Rick

Quote from: RogueTS1 on October-02-24 21:10                                                     

Just make that stitching purple .................. BEAUTIFUL Rick!

The Purple does look nice on black leather     Thank you! 

Quote from: Uncle_Lee on October-05-24 05:10Getting very close to the color combo that I like best.
I love the way you mold the holster around he pistol.
Sip, sip, Ahhhhh

The Red Thread is "almost pink!" lol!
Molding the leather to the gun is the difference between a "holster" and a great "custom" holster! 

Quote from: top dog on October-05-24 05:10Rick,
Like I had said many times before,your stuff is superb???

I like the way you have that 1911 cocked and locked. Exactly the way John Moses Browning designed it to be carried.

                                                          Top Dog

Thank you Top Dog!
If your 1911 is not "Cocked & Locked" when you're carrying it, you're not carrying it "right"!
The 1911 is not a "beginner" gun. 

This is my version of an IWB for 1911's

The Clip is Injection Molded Polymer and is adjustable for tilt angle as well as height.

Height adjustment is done by removing the screws and using the available set screws up to deepen the gun level or down to raise the gun level.

This Holster is "Smooth Leather Lined." The smooth lining makes cleaning the dust out easier to help protect the gun finish.

Questions, Comments, and Constructive Criticism are always welcome!  Thanks for looking!

Rick

I know there are some fans here of the Black Leather & Purple Thread 

The Holster is for a Sig P-238 (.380 cal) in the Pancake Style Holster. And it's a LEFTY! 

The Belt is a double-layer gunbelt with the Gunslinger Stitch Pattern. The double layer of leather helps stiffen the belt to help distribute the weight of your firearm and reloads (if you carry them)

Questions, Comments, and Constructive Criticism are always welcome!  Thanks for looking!

Rick

Welcome to the Forum!

I have several Black Widows and Mini Masters that were "Long Rifle" from the factory (came only with the LR cylinder)  I sent them to NAA and purchased Magnum Cylinders.

The reason for sending them to NAA is so the cylinder is "timed" to the gun.

As I understand the cylinder-to-frame coupling... Each cylinder is timed to each specific frame and should not be mixed.

If the cylinder is a couple of thousands off the projectile would shave off lead if the edge of the barrel does not line up on center.

Just recently, I picked up another Mini Master that was marked "long Rifle" from the factory with only the LR cylinder. It's heading to NAA to have a Magnum cylinder timed so I have both for it.
See this thread...
https://naaminis.com/smf/index.php/topic,27069.0.html

Good luck, let us know what you decided to do! 

Quote from: RogueTS1 on September-26-24 07:09

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on September-23-24 12:09When you tell a friend to bring his guns, we're going to the desert, he says "Ok" 

When you tell a "good friend" to bring his guns, we're going to the desert, he says, "Do we need shovels?" 

Pretty close to the same thing .....................

A "friend" will help you move, a "good friend" will help you move a body. 

Yeah, we're on the same wavelength 

Quote from: Anvil on September-24-24 18:09My local Cabela's has one for sale. I just may try to do some bargining! 

Get it before someone else does! lol!!

They are so fun to shoot! 

Quote from: RogueTS1 on September-23-24 07:09

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on September-21-24 13:09Years ago, I stepped back from people I thought were "good friends" and focused on the ones who put as much effort/time into a friendship as I did. I focused on quality over quantity of friends,

Y'all know the difference between a friend and a good friend? 

When you tell a friend to bring his guns, we're going to the desert, he says "Ok" 

When you tell a "good friend" to bring his guns, we're going to the desert, he says, "Do we need shovels?" 

Quote from: OV-1D on September-23-24 05:09Hooked on long barrels are we ? Always nice to have more gun for the money .  

Each size NAA has its place in my carry rotation 

And they're fun to shoot!

I never cared for the "camo" grips that came on the "Hunter" model.

After removing the original grips, I noticed that they were wood, not rubber, and it appears the camo pattern is spray painted on the wood. Maybe there is another process to do the camo I'm not aware of.

Check out the inside edge on the original grips.

It would be interesting to know how it was done 

BTW...
I have a few pairs of CV Revision G-10 grips. I think looks better on the "Hunter" Black Widow. And, they are more comfortable for me 

I can't resist a good price on any NAA on Gunbroker.com

This one is a Long Rifle model. I've picked up a couple of Mini Masters and a couple of Black Widows reasonably because people don't bid on them.

I send them to NAA and have a Magnum Cylinder done, so I have both cylinders for each gun.

Photo for proof of life 

Quote from: heyjoe on September-22-24 07:09

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on September-21-24 20:09Here's their website's... (I'm proud of what they have done!)

https://www.longhornleatheraz.com
https://www.instagram.com/lethal_leather/

you are a special person to have mentored those two like you did

Thank you heyjoe! It's my pleasure to show anyone who has a desire to learn this craft/art.

I remember wanting to learn to do leatherwork and when I asked people who were tooling leather and building simple horse gear, they wouldn't show me anything... a 14-year-old kid! I didn't understand it and it ticked me off! 

So I bought every book I could find on tooling leather and practiced tooling western floral patterns (those were most common on cowboy belts).

After doing a few belts for friends, a Rodeo contractor who saw my work asked me to do trophy belts. I was able to charge for the work I loved to do!

When someone asks me for help/advice/coaching, I show them everything they want and everything they didn't know to ask! 

Quote from: Uncle_Lee on September-22-24 04:09Wife had just sat down my coffee and this thread came up.
Talk about good timing.
Beautiful as usual.
I love looking at "Rick's Holsters".
Makes me tingle all over.   (I hope that gets a laugh or two)
Sip, Sip, Ahhhhhhh

Keeping you in Holster photos and coffee makes my day Uncle_Lee 

Quote from: heyjoe on September-22-24 07:09

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on September-21-24 19:09

Quote from: OV-1D on September-21-24 16:09Rick I follow that same principal for sure . Birds of a feather flock together and my branch is pretty short .       . 

It is amazing how people "fall off" when you quit doing things for them. They find another person to take from without putting any effort into being a "good" friend and helping/doing anything for another person.

My wife calls it "The Entitlement Attitude" They think they deserve everything without putting in the work.

did you ever find a friend who has a smith and wesson I frame that you can borrow to make a holster yet? i still would love to have a few of your holsters for my I frames.

I have only seen one "I" frame S&W at a gun show years ago. If I could get my hands on one, I would have it 3D scanned and have a dummy gun 3D printed.

If you have one you would send I will cover the FFL receiving and shipping back to you (on my end) and build you a Holster N/C.
PM me if you are interested 

Quote from: OV-1D on September-21-24 15:09Heck Rick your making so much money with your works of art you don't need to win Publishers Clearing House but if they  come to your door please send them to my address .       ......... I do wish I lived close to you to watch you go thru the processes to build your creations, you should be real proud of GOD's given skill we all enjoy . Especially that coffee guzzling guy we know so well .............Sip, sip Ahhhh .       

I'll send the money people your way! lol!

Leatherwork has been a lifetime of learning and a ton of money spent on machines, tools, and materials.

I've had several people want to learn. They come to the shop a time or two, and then they see the time it takes (and the money), and they are on to something else 

There have been two people I've mentored in the last ten years who have stuck with it and made a business.

They are both gifted artists; they would have done well without my help, it may have taken them longer to get to the point of selling to the public. I like to think I gave them direction to improve their work quicker    I answered questions for them that took me years to figure out! lol!

They came to the shop regularly for a couple of years to work with me and brought projects to review the processes and get answers and ideas, as well as watch the techniques that I stumbled on to get things right! lol!

Here's their website's... (I'm proud of what they have done!)

https://www.longhornleatheraz.com
https://www.instagram.com/lethal_leather/

Quote from: OV-1D on September-21-24 15:09If and when I go plinking I don't count empties I count cents it cost me . Squeek !!!!! They wrote a book and movie about me it the "Christmas Carol" .    

Guns and Shooting are my only vice. If I spend money on guns and ammo, I'm going to enjoy them! So, I do!! lol!

Quote from: OV-1D on September-21-24 16:09Rick I follow that same principal for sure . Birds of a feather flock together and my branch is pretty short .       . 

It is amazing how people "fall off" when you quit doing things for them. They find another person to take from without putting any effort into being a "good" friend and helping/doing anything for another person.

My wife calls it "The Entitlement Attitude" They think they deserve everything without putting in the work.