- Term
Andy Anderson
- Alternate Term
Anderson, Andy
- Occupation/Role
holster maker
- Geography
Los Angeles
- Remarks
Andy Anderson, and he developed a complete line of Gunfighter fast draw holsters. In 1958 he moved to Los Angeles and opened his now famous Gunfighter Shop, specializing in fast draw rigs. In order to demonstrate the superiority of his rigs, Andy organized a single action live ammo fast draw school, turning out two classes a year until 1965. From 1957 to 1966 Anderson also serviced all single actions used by Warner Studios. A side line, Anderson also made a number of beautiful custom grips for such stars as Steve McQueen, Doug McClure, James Drury, Gary Cooper and Alan Ladd. The Southern California earthquake of February 9, 1971 destroyed the Gunfighter shop and Andy was forced to move to a new location. In 1975, because of his poor health, Anderson decided to retire.
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