Snakebite 1,405 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) This is my first leather project. I did it in just one attempt. It turned out so nice that I'm considering maybe taking orders if I get enough interest. I haven't seen anyone else offering a piece of leather like this. Edited January 6 by Snakebite 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowhand Bob, 24229 118 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Looks pretty uuuhhhh much like my billfold AND just as flat. One problem with your leather selection is that it doesn't hold stamping very well?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,701 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 No. I didn't make this holster. But it's about my skill level. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snakebite 1,405 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 23 hours ago, Slowhand Bob, 24229 said: Looks pretty uuuhhhh much like my billfold AND just as flat. One problem with your leather selection is that it doesn't hold stamping very well?? Fact is, it has a purpose. I fold it over a Kahr PM9, then it slips into the back pocket of my jeans and looks like a billfold. Been doing this for many years. Snakebite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowhand Bob, 24229 118 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I have made a few of the BF holsters over the years that would be almost the same but with a trigger finger slot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Wheeler 1,526 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 1/5/2021 at 10:48 PM, Snakebite said: This is my first leather project. I did it in just one attempt. It turned out so nice that I'm considering maybe taking orders if I get enough interest. I haven't seen anyone else offering a piece of leather like this. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,701 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 My leather projects are crude in comparisons to others in this topic. This morning I added a wrap to my flask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grass Range 106 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 On 1/7/2021 at 5:01 AM, Warden Callaway said: No. I didn't make this holster. But it's about my skill level. That looks old. Any history? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky R. K. 76 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Here is one of my cap & ball rigs. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,701 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Grass Range said: That looks old. Any history? No, unfortunately, it came with the Frontier Six Shooter. I got Colt letter and the holster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grass Range 106 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 30 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: No, unfortunately, it came with the Frontier Six Shooter. I got Colt letter and the holster. I bought a Frontier model in an old holster but I did get a little history. Nothing interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three Foot Johnson 2,519 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I came across this one in the back of a safe today. I made it for my mother, probably in the late 70's/early 80's. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowhand Bob, 24229 118 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Dang Three Foots, you must have some mighty good eyes there partner to do such fine carving on that tiny bit of leather! Truly a work of art in miniature and thet edge weaving work is also to dye for Dye -- die, get it get it HAR HAR har oh well off to harass someone else now.! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 1,078 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 17 hours ago, Three Foot Johnson said: I came across this one in the back of a safe today. I made it for my mother, probably in the late 70's/early 80's. what revolver is that ? make , caliber . i like it - you did a really nice job on that , i bet she appreciated it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three Foot Johnson 2,519 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 48 minutes ago, watab kid said: what revolver is that ? make , caliber . i like it - you did a really nice job on that , i bet she appreciated it Old model/original model Ruger Bearcat, .22 LR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunleather, SASS #46543 33 Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Well I was finally able to get into town for a side of 10-12 here is the finished gunbelt. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunleather, SASS #46543 33 Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Here is a Wild Bunch rig I just finished. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowhand Bob, 24229 118 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Gunleather, I really like both of your rigs. Both have some unique features that I find attractive as well as adding practical aspects to their designs. I think you made an attractive feature out off the mainseam having the extra swell locking the two loops in place and there is no doubt that they are cut down about as far as one could take them, do they have good retention or will safety straps/thongs need to be added? It has been claimed that the style of your 1911 rig was very popular with the early Texas Rangers of the 20TH century. As I spoke of in an earlier post, I really like the use of the two tone effect used between the belts and their holsters. For my holsters I really prefer the open toe and actually like just a tiny touch of barl peek, definitely not the most popular opinion but then the wife has always claimed me to have an oddball taste! If I ever make another gun belt I think I will somewhat copy what you have here but add one more step of either adding cartridge loops or perhaps a slide that uses the lighter color again to further accent the two tone look. Great job on both rigs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 803 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Shanley Shooters buddy wanted a holster for his Colt 25 Auto that had a thumb snap, for wearing while on his motorcycle. He designed, cut, stitched, dyed, barnished and getting ready to seal. Took him a few hours here and there. Shanley is still wearing the first rig he ever made in 2008! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunleather, SASS #46543 33 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 17 hours ago, Slowhand Bob, 24229 said: Gunleather, I really like both of your rigs. Both have some unique features that I find attractive as well as adding practical aspects to their designs. I think you made an attractive feature out off the mainseam having the extra swell locking the two loops in place and there is no doubt that they are cut down about as far as one could take them, do they have good retention or will safety straps/thongs need to be added? It has been claimed that the style of your 1911 rig was very popular with the early Texas Rangers of the 20TH century. As I spoke of in an earlier post, I really like the use of the two tone effect used between the belts and their holsters. For my holsters I really prefer the open toe and actually like just a tiny touch of barl peek, definitely not the most popular opinion but then the wife has always claimed me to have an oddball taste! If I ever make another gun belt I think I will somewhat copy what you have here but add one more step of either adding cartridge loops or perhaps a slide that uses the lighter color again to further accent the two tone look. Great job on both rigs! Thanks for your kind words. The Vaquero gunbelt is made with DBL Mexican loop holsters. The pattern is readily available. I personally like my holsters to be about 1 1/2” to 2” longer then my barrel or close the bottom of the holster to keep snow or mud out. ( old habits from making field use holsters) They are fairly tight and very secure for our game without using hammer loops. I only put a couple cartridge on my belts now because we only load from the belt occasionally when the stage calls for only 9 loaded in the rifle. The Wild Bunch rig was for Doc Red Dog. I donated a custom rig for our annual SASS Scholarship charity auction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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