Historically Accurate Holsters For Arthur and John
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #164 of 180 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WIP redesign of Arthur's default and upgraded rig.
The point of this mod was top make Arthur's rig as historically accurate as possible. The Cheyenne Mexican loop holster was the most common type of holsters in the late 19th and early 20th century. Buscadero type holsters ( The belt rig with a built-in slot for a holster) Was not created until the 1920's for law enforcement and used in Hollywood westerns
Please do not ask me to make a rdr1 style holster for John. There are existing mods that may have that already and I hate that rig. Reminds me of Roy Rogers.
New in 4. 0. Redone textures for Upgraded Holster. Better shape and John's fancy rig added. If you have downloaded previous versions please delete files from stream and add these files.
5. 0 is now available. My familiarity with Blender has improved and I revisited and did some redesign from scratch on the default and upgraded rigs.
For those new to RDR 2 mods:
Download and open folder place all files into RDR2>lml>stream
lml is Lenny's Mod Loader. That is available here:
https://www.rdr2mods.com/downloads/rdr2/tools/76-lennys-mod-loader-rdr/
A work-in-progress redesign of Arthur's default and upgraded holster rigs for Red Dead Redemption 2, aiming for historical accuracy. The mod is a collaboration, with Lebakou handling most of the design and Swordfishmetal1 providing the concept and personal touches. It has 97 endorsements and over 6,600 downloads, last updated in July 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community traction with 97 endorsements and over 6.6k downloads
- Focus on historical accuracy gives a unique niche for RDR2 immersion fans
- Active development—last updated July 2026, so it's not abandoned
⚠️ Cons
- Work-in-progress, so some parts may be incomplete or subject to change
- Only covers Arthur's rigs—John's holsters aren't mentioned, so don't expect that yet
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter Arthur's default outfit or holster textures
For RDR2 players who care about period-accurate gear and want to ditch the game's stylized holsters for something more grounded. If you're into immersion and historical detail, this is a must-watch. Skip if you're fine with vanilla holsters or want a complete overhaul—this is a focused WIP.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture/model replacement, make sure you have the latest version of the mod and that it's compatible with your game version (RDR2 updates can break mods).
- If you use other mods that change Arthur's default outfit, test this mod's load order to avoid conflicts—place it after those mods.
- Check the mod's files for any optional variants (like different wear levels) and pick the one that fits your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Swordfishmetal1 Lebakou
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 6,613
- Endorsements
- 97
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/26/2024
- Updated
- 7/8/2026
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