Larry Report post Posted December 13, 2009 (edited) I finished my Tom Threeperson design holster and have pictures with my S&W Mod. 19 and my Mod. 66 in it. I always felt that each handgun should have its own holster, so I guess I'll get started on Tom Threeperson number 2. This is my fifth holster and my first one with tooling. Some of my lines are not smooth and flowing like I know I can make them, but there is a learning curve involved as we all know so well. I used up a bunch of leather practicing and still need a bunch more. Every time I make a holster, I learn something, and it is usually from you guys. I want to thank you all for the help. Larry Edited December 13, 2009 by Larry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted December 13, 2009 just curious- what exactly makes it a "threeperson" design? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Report post Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Pete, an Indian by the name of Tom Threepersons, born in Oklahoma in 1889, became a lawman in the 1920's. He designed this holster and El Paso Saddelry made it for him. They still make it to this day and it is called "The 1920". You can see it on their web page. It became the standard for most of law enforcement for many years including some of the Texas Ranges. That's the short story, but it is interesting to me. I like the history behind the holster. When I said in my original post that most everything I know about leather work I learned right here, well, that goes for the Tom Threepersons story too. I learn about him and his holster from the guys on this forum. Google "Tom Threepersons" and you can see one of his original holsters. Edited December 14, 2009 by Larry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Pete, an Indian by the name of Tom Threepersons, born in Oklahoma in 1889, became a lawman in the 1920's. He designed this holster and El Paso Saddelry made it for him. They still make it to this day and it is called "The 1920". You can see it on their web page. It became the standard for most of law enforcement for many years including some of the Texas Ranges. That's the short story, but it is interesting to me. I like the history behind the holster. When I said in my original post that most everything I know about leather work I learned right here, well, that goes for the Tom Threepersons story too. I learn about him and his holster from the guys on this forum. Google "Tom Threepersons" and you can see one of his original holsters. Minor correction: Threepersons' original holsters were made by S.D. Myres Saddlery Company. The design was picked up by just about every other holster maker in the country during the 20th Century, and its influence can be seen in many holsters of current manufacture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Report post Posted December 15, 2009 See what I mean Pete, you can't help but learn on this forum. Lobo, I do remember now seeing that it was S.D. Myres who originally did his holsters. The "1920" that El Paso Saddlery does is the Threeperson and then they do a "1930" that was contributed to either Elmer Keith or Ed McGivern but I can't remember which. In any event the history behind these holster make them that much more interesting when I plan to make one (even though I've only made five). Thanks Lobo, for the information and the help you have given me as I try to learn holster making. Larry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBOGO Report post Posted December 20, 2009 Off the top of my head, I think Keith worked with Lawrence(?), and his contribution was was a long tabbed strap with a snap to secure the sidearm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tennoutrider Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Larry, Very well done...I have always wanted to make a Tom Threepersons. I have the pattern but just have not had the time. I would also like to do a "Lone Wolf" Gonzales holster as well....S.D Meyers did the originals but El Paso bought out Meyers and continued to make them...they have a classy style...don't you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Larry, Very well done...I have always wanted to make a Tom Threepersons. I have the pattern but just have not had the time. I would also like to do a "Lone Wolf" Gonzales holster as well....S.D Meyers did the originals but El Paso bought out Meyers and continued to make them...they have a classy style...don't you think? Man! That is beautiful. I'd sure love to learn to carve like that. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBOGO Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Man! That is beautiful. I'd sure love to learn to carve like that. Keep up the good work. It's not horribly hard, just practicepracticepractice. You can get patterns and designs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
