Good source for western holsters and belt rigs

[Tom Black]

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.

[Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118]

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

[Springfield Slim SASS #24733]

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? 

[Go West]

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. 

[Lucky Lead Pepper]

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/

[Sarge]

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.

[Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator]

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.

[Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator]

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.

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

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.

[Ozark Shark]

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/ 

[Middlefork Bob, SASS #53945]

I have bought several items from Reddog leather on Ebay good products, good prices, and excellent service.

[Totes Magoats]

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

[Tom Bullweed]

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.

[Sedalia Dave]

Danny Stinson in Farmersville TX does custom made rigs.. Excellent quality and priced very reasonable.

 

405-589-1667

 

 

[Eyesa Horg]

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

[Mister Badly]

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.

[Tom Black]

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.

[ShadowCatcher]

https://pistolsmith.com/holsters-belts/21725-compiled-list-holster-makers.html

[Trailrider #896]

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!

[Ol Number4]

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

[Artemus Von Schutze]

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/

[Caboose]

Tombstone Leather Products at.

 

knightsleatherproducts.com

[McCandless]

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/
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• 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
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• Michigan Rattler Leather  http://www.michiganrattler.com/
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• 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/
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• 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/
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• Rod Kibler Saddlery  http://www.rodkiblersaddlery.com/Holsters.html
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• Old Slapout Holsters  http://oldslapoutholsters.com/products.html
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• Western Star Leather  https://www.westernstarleather.com/Western-Rigs-Complete-holster-and-Gun-Belt-Rigs_c_124.htm

 

[watab kid]

what a great list - thanks for compiling it and presenting it 

[Trailrider #896]

So little choice, so many rigs to buy! 

Stay well, Pards!

[The Verdigris Kid]

Giby Made Gun Leather http://gibymadegunleather.com/

 

[Marshall John Joseph]

Look no further than Dave Carrico, Carrico Leather.

 

MJJ

[Mad Dane, SASS#5536]

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. ]

[Judah MacAbee SASS #64095 Life]

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