u/bigbombaclats

We were planning to stay at the Emerson Resort in Mt. Tremper next week (midweek through Saturday) and called ahead, only to be told the restaurant is closed due to staffing shortages.

Not a huge deal by itself, but it made me wonder if this is a broader issue in the Woodstock/Phoenicia area. Are restaurants and local businesses generally fully staffed and operating normal hours these days, or are staffing shortages still a common problem up there?

Just trying to get a sense of whether this is a one-off situation with the Emerson or something we should expect during our stay.

What's the rationale for the exposed trigger design in these older revolver holsters? Was it considered safe because of the long double-action trigger pull, or were there other factors at play?

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I've been looking for an OWB holster for my vintage S&W Model 36 and keep running across older holster designs that leave most or all of the trigger exposed. I've also found some of my father's old revolver holsters made the same way.

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What's the modern view of these exposed-trigger holsters? Are they generally considered obsolete, or do some people still use them for revolvers?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a leather pancake-style OWB holster for an early 1960s flat-latch Model 36 with a thumb break?

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I'm looking for something with belt loops, a forward cant, and a fairly high ride. Functional for carry, but also appropriate-looking for the era.

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With Smith recently bringing back the no-lock Model 36 Classic, I'm also curious whether any manufacturers have started producing holsters for these again, or if holsters made for current-production J-frames generally fit well.

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