Tom Black 4 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I am brand new to the SASS and this forum and am glad to finally have become registered. I have many different types of firearms, but for single action, I have five from the Ruger family including three Vaqueros. I often find excellent gear and accessories on other forums, but have not yet find a good source of western rigs, new or used for my Vaqueros. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 281 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Check out the SASS home page, there are links to Mernickle as well as a number of fine leather makers; https://www.mernickleholsters.com https://www.sassnet.com/Links-Main-001A.php TB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 687 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 There are many, many leather makers out there for what we do. I think a more thorough search is needed on your part. And I'm pretty sure your listed SASS# is wrong, might want to correct that. #222357? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Go West 435 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 You may find some posted in the classified or at a match. I would avoid the real cheap stuff, it tends to not hold up well and may get floppy. Quality will last many years. I paid $150 for a name brand rig I found in a pawn shop about 15 years or so ago that I still use. Stiff, thick double layer holsters are still going strong and the belt does not sag. It's a double strong side with slight forward cant. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Lead Pepper 78 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'm new to this game as well, been in it for about 7 months. I decided to buy once cry one and get a good rig from the start. I called Johnny Ross and talked through everything with him and am extremely satisfied with the rig he made for me. I highly recommend him, and I highly recommend calling and letting him guide you through it all. http://jm-leather.com/ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 413 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'll throw Michigan Rattler into the ring. http://www.michiganrattler.com/ Also keep you eye on Sass classifieds, and some of the Facebook Cowboy sites for used stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator 831 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Good ones mentioned so far but let me suggest one of my favorites, Doc Noper. I just received my second rig from him. Also Aint Dunnit makes a fine rig. Sassy and I both have one of his. Sassy and I both like Doc's excellent shotgun belt. He will work with you to get loop placement to your desire. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator 831 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Go West said: You may find some posted in the classified or at a match. I would avoid the real cheap stuff, it tends to not hold up well and may get floppy. Quality will last many years. I paid $150 for a name brand rig I found in a pawn shop about 15 years or so ago that I still use. Stiff, thick double layer holsters are still going strong and the belt does not sag. It's a double strong side with slight forward cant. Agree. I have sold three nice rigs in last several months. Sometime shooter just gets ready for a change and sells a rig. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 896 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The Texas State match is coming up at the end of March. There will likely be some quality CAS vendors there. You could be measured for a rig and find other things you might need like a loading strip, cast bullets and clothes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ozark Shark 452 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) I have Mernickle (Wild Bunch) and Kirkpatrick (Cowboy). Both have served me well. That said, my next cowboy rig will be made by T-Star Leather out of Oklahoma. His custom rigs are great. https://tstarleather.com/ Edited January 11 by Ozark Shark 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Middlefork Bob, SASS #53945 24 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I have bought several items from Reddog leather on Ebay good products, good prices, and excellent service. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Totes Magoats 330 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I have used a number of rigs over the years and many listed above. Great rigs are not cheap, but having a really good rig sure makes shooting more enjoyable. Kirkpatrick leather JM Leather Persimmon Dan Doc Noper Colt Faro All are shooters or former shooters that know how to build rigs for what we do. There are many more, but I have used the above and know they are quality rigs. Totes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bullweed 481 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Good national sources have been listed above. You might surprised at local sources. Talk to local cowboy shooters. You may even find some good used leather for a deal. We have 3-4 good local makers in NC, which is not in cowboy country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 13,826 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Danny Stinson in Farmersville TX does custom made rigs.. Excellent quality and priced very reasonable. 405-589-1667 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eyesa Horg 1,763 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, Lucky Lead Pepper said: I'm new to this game as well, been in it for about 7 months. I decided to buy once cry one and get a good rig from the start. I called Johnny Ross and talked through everything with him and am extremely satisfied with the rig he made for me. I highly recommend him, and I highly recommend calling and letting him guide you through it all. http://jm-leather.com/ +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Badly 525 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 7 hours ago, Middlefork Bob, SASS #53945 said: I have bought several items from Reddog leather on Ebay good products, good prices, and excellent service. I have a double strong side with an added crossdraw from Reddog. Excellent leather work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Black 4 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Thanks everyone for the godd suggestions. I agree that you likely wont be happy with cheaply made holsters and rigs. I will certainly check the SASS classifieds often and also start researching the offerings of all the Leather makers you all listed. Thanks for all the help. When I find one I like, I will post some pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowCatcher 240 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 https://pistolsmith.com/holsters-belts/21725-compiled-list-holster-makers.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trailrider #896 1,891 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 https://gunfighter.com/trailrider-ordering Yeah, it's me. If you are interested email or call for more information. Prices shown may not be right, anymore. If this is a violation, just delete it. Stay well and safe, Pards! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Number4 133 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Both my wife and I shoot rigs from Ted Blocker leather. Heck they even have one named after me!! BUT, it was designed by Coho Kid (the owner) and me after a dismal experience we both had at EOT with Frontiersman a long time ago. Since then has adjusted the pattern to fit Rugers, and all varieties of Colts clones. Like one poster said, cry once........ But get good leather... Ol' #4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artemus Von Schutze 6 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 You can't go wrong with Kirkpatrick leather. It is some fine craftsmanship. I don't care for some of those out there than cheap out and use elastic that will wear out instead of good ol' leather. Kirkpatrick made my Cowboy and now my Wild Bunch Rig. https://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose 150 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Tombstone Leather Products at. knightsleatherproducts.com Edited January 13 by Caboose 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McCandless 2,029 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 There are many, many, more... But, here's a few in no particular order: Mernickle Custom Holsters https://www.mernickleholsters.com/ Kirkpatrick Leather Holsters https://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/ El Paso Saddlery https://epsaddlery.com/ JM Leather http://jm-leather.com/ Tombstone Leather (now Knight's Leather) http://www.knightsleatherproducts.com/products.html Ted Blocker Holsters https://tedblockerholsters.com/ Colt Faro Leather and Design https://www.facebook.com/pg/coltfaroleather/posts/ Murphy Custom Leather http://www.gunsandammo.directory/evansville/gun-store/murphy-custom-gun-leather Michigan Rattler Leather http://www.michiganrattler.com/ RedDog Leather https://www.facebook.com/pg/ReddogLeatherHolsters/posts/ Old West Reproductions https://www.oldwestreproductions.com/ John Bianchi's Frontier Gunleather http://frontiergunleather.com/ Ken's Leathercraft https://kensleathercraft.com/ T Star Leather https://tstarleather.com/ Red Cent Custom Leather https://redcentcustomleather.com/ The Last Best West https://thelastbestwest.com/hand-made-leather/ Indian Creek Leather Company https://www.indiancreekleatherco.com/ Hastings Holsters and Leather http://www.hastingsholsters.com/index.htm Wylie Leather of Wyoming https://www.wylieleather.com/ Blackhills Leather https://www.blackhillsleather.com/ Whyte Leather Works - Springfield Slim http://www.whyteleatherworks.com Jeff Tucker @ North Idaho Leather https://northidaholeather.com/ Old Pueblo Leather, E L Brown, Tucson, AZ https://www.facebook.com/pg/oldpuebloleather/posts/ Purdy Gear https://www.purdygear.com/ Wild Otter & Bulldog Jackson at Jackson's Western Store https://www.jacksonswesternstore.com/leather-shop/custom-made La Sellerie du Thymerais https://www.selleriegb-28.com/etuis-western Slickbald Custom Leather https://www.facebook.com/pg/SlickbaldCustoms/posts/ Andrews Custom Leather https://samuel-andrews-crh7.squarespace.com/traditional-leather#/belts/ Giby Made Leather http://gibymadegunleather.com/ Diablo Leather Designs https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/Diablo-Leather-Designs-407128609893174/ Ed's Custom Leathercrafts http://www.edscustomleathercrafts.com/ Plum Creek Leatherworks https://www.facebook.com/pg/Plum-Creek-Leatherworks-194791150591003/posts/ Hellhound Leather https://hellhoundleatherco.com/ 151 Leather Company https://www.facebook.com/pg/151CustomLeather/posts/ Stewart Saddlery https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Business-Service/Stewart-Historic-Saddlery-327678140689640/ Foo-Fa-Raw Leather Works https://www.foofarawleather.com/ Mad Dog Benchmade Leather https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadDogLeatherworks Western Holsters & Gun Belts by Liberty Leather http://www.westerngunleather.com/westerngunleather.com/Index.html Longhorn Leather https://www.longhornleatheraz.com/longhorn-leather-az-single-action-holsters Circle KB - Leather Maker Brett Park https://www.circlekb.com/ Double Diamond Leather https://www.facebook.com/pg/doublediamondleather2018/posts/ Texas Gunslinger https://www.texasgunslinger.com/western_holster_rigs.html Bob's Leatherworks - Bob Marshall leather http://bobsleatherworks.com/Home.html Doc Noper Gun Leather https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Doc-Noper-Gun-Leather-150530958333442/ Rod Kibler Saddlery http://www.rodkiblersaddlery.com/Holsters.html Old Slapout Holsters http://oldslapoutholsters.com/products.html Western Star Leather https://www.westernstarleather.com/Western-Rigs-Complete-holster-and-Gun-Belt-Rigs_c_124.htm 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 1,214 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 what a great list - thanks for compiling it and presenting it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trailrider #896 1,891 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 So little choice, so many rigs to buy! Stay well, Pards! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Verdigris Kid 89 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Giby Made Gun Leather http://gibymadegunleather.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall John Joseph 10 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Look no further than Dave Carrico, Carrico Leather. MJJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Dane, SASS#5536 26 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 1/12/2021 at 11:44 PM, Caboose said: Tombstone Leather Products at. knightsleatherproducts.com Tombstone leather took my money 10 months ago-never got anything-including any further communication. Before anyone jumps in about how I don't know the whole story-there is no excuse for complete failure to even answer a text, phone call or email. [ Several of them. ] 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judah MacAbee SASS #64095 Life 13 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I ordered a rig at Winter Range 2020 Nick charged my credit card on March 13, 2020 and that was the last communication No product received. The only available phone number on his card and website is never answered and there is no voice mail. Multiple emails either direct to Nick or through the website have been unanswered. Is there anyone in San Diego willing to drive by his shop and see if it is still open? 7868 Silverton Av STE E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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