NATIONAL CONGRESS of OLD WEST SHOOTISTS

Not allowed are the following:

Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns, Derringers,
Gun Modifications, Holsters, Clothing and Accouterments

Revolvers

Ruger Vaquero Bisley (as of the first Territorial Congress of 2006.)
Ruger .32 H&R
Cimarron Lightning
Cimarron Thunderer
Cimarron Model P Jr.
“P” frames with Birds-head grip
“Pinkerton”-grip firearms
Uberti ’73 SAA with cap and ball cylinders
Ruger Old Army cap and ball
Navy Arms Scout and similar small framed revolvers
Non-birds head or non-banana gripped Webleys’ Colt Police Positive

Rifles

Winchester ’94 with angle eject
Henry Big Boy and all other models
Modern lever-action rifles in current production equipped with angle eject, ramped front sight.
H&R Buffalo Classic
Beretta Renegade (an 1873 w/factory installed short stroke)

Shotguns

Modern shotguns with vent ribs
Modern recoil pads ( no white line spacers).

Derringers

Bond Arms Texas Defender
Bond Arms Cowboy Defender
Cobra Enterprises, all models

Gun Modifications:

Not allowed are the following:
Short-stroke modifications to lever-action rifles/shotguns.
Short stroke kits for revolvers
Lightning rods or similar devises
Aluminum carriers for toggle link rifles.

Holsters:

No belt holster shall be lined with metal, plastic, or any non-leather material to make it easier to extract or re- holster revolver. Cloth Lining shall be acceptable. No holster shall be lower than the leading, forward edge of the trigger guard in the trigger area and no lower than the midpoint of the trigger guard over the cylinder or at the leading edge of the holster. Holster shall be attached to belt by a loop over the entire belt, i.e., no slotted belt (buscadero rigs). No holster may be tied to the leg.

Clothing and Accouterments:

A very diverse range of apparel and accouterments existed within the time period of 1865-1899. Much has been written detailing the items worn and used during this time. The individual must research all items to ensure authenticity. Period photographs used to authenticate dress should be dated in order to eliminate confusion as to whether the item is correct.

Not allowed are the following: any modern Western-style boot with stitching on the toe; modern-style vests; snap-button shirts or modern-style Western shirts; modern jeans that have not been altered to conform to historic styling; Buscadero (slotted belt) gun rigs; modern “fast-draw” holsters; slide-on shotgun shell holders (effective as of the first Territorial Congress of 2006); modern-style cowboy hats, unless altered to an authentic style; modern Western trophy- style belt buckles. Loading strips are not allowed on the firing line but may be used at the loading area. Shotgun cartridge belts must have individual loops.

Approved List

Updated April 5, 2012