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These holster patterns are being moved over just a bit. Still in an etsy shop, but not the same one. I'll update the links once that's taken care of, but some of you who have them bookmarked... not to worry - - they're still available and there are more coming!

For that type of holster (and mag) the holster plate and stirrup plate certainly aren't needed. And surely nobody would use that serrated blanket stuff. Bush Pilot.. don't forget Rock Island Armory and Wilson Combat 1911's fit as well. Go on 'head.. ask me how I know

No idea who Randy is, but there are some patterns on my site, both free and not-so-much

Duncan's sells a 19/66. I'm quite sure of it. I have one.

Yep, that's my take, too. The M85 and many of the j-frames with exposed hammer can be interchanged pretty well. But I wouldn't swap a k in an L-holster. That's too much room. Put a little 'forming' behind the cylinder, you could get it to hold a K (even upside down). For a while. When it breaks in, not so much ... Duncan's usually has an N-frame in stock for those interested.

You didn't add a picture of the 10 or teh 15 that fit "pretty well". I'd be surprised to see that, but interested.

Not my usual style, but this gentleman wanted to match a belt he already owns. I think it's close ... Oh, yeah.. this is the belt he has ... I'm almost positive I took the cards and money out before mailing it ...

Tan-Kote is NOT water proof, or even water resistant. Damp rag will take it off.

Wet forming? Get it wet, and form it Seriously, folks wanting to get ya to watch videos, pay for instructions, subscribe to channels... blahblahblah I've seen a good many - largely a complete waste of time. If a guy HASTA watch some video or such, the only one I've seen that was worth viewing was that one guy.... Seems like a decent fella, and though he may be a bit verbose (or maybe that's necessary to keep the pace) he actually DOES show the required information. (Some videos and printed guides, you paid, and still didn't get the info you needed). Not to say I'm endorsing everything the guy is doing, but that video is worth viewing. And I've been using Barge cement. 60° won't hurt it, just dry a bit slower than my 72-deg shop. But it IS smelly, and so we've been waiting for Art and Aaron and whoever else it was mentioning Renia to TELL US WHERE to get it

Thanks, and you're welcome. Incidentally, I'll sell you some too I just don't think a guy outta git charged for askin' a simple question! I've seen those "deals" where you pay for a pattern, then pay again for the instructions to use it !#$!@#%!

David, I'm not sure what that meant ↑ But they called me back ... and we agreed to just return and refund - no replacement. Good to talk for a minute with that girl - so I got the chance to apologize for barking at her for something she wasn't responsible for. For the record, Amanda Sumthing was quite pleasant though she might well have legitimately not been But I still don't want the leather Sad part is, I've been trying to RUN OUT for the year ending, but needed a piece for ONE project. If I could have cut that ONE project (belt anda holster) I would have pitched the rest, or used it to make patterns, whatever...

After 40 years, you don't know better than to send out THIS? Or did you know, but thought I DIDN"T? Wait... seems we've been here before That may work for the hobby "crafter", who has no schedule, or is making a neato project for Mom (she won't mind if you're a bit late. Or a year late). How long do you let it go, and how many phone calls, before it's just well past time to admit that a new plan is necessary? I booted my first boy's mother after enough conversations that didn't fix the problem But, try to relax folks. I'm not trying to talk anybody into or outta anything. Next guy, do what you think - no worries here.

I just got a flyer in the mail yesterday, which includes a reduced price on 3/4 oz royal meadow tooling leather. That's always been good leather -- I've used it for years, made a few wallets (or 1000). But I haven't ordered any because they told me that was discontinued and no longer available. Now, it's on sale ... :#!@N@!#$!

Just got done barking at some girl down there. Again. Honestly don't know why I bother ordering leather down there.... but that gal had nothing to do with it and endured me a bit though it wasn't her doing. What AM I missing? Which one (or combination) ... 1.) They don't know leather down there, and are not responsible for what they do. 2.) They DO know leather, but they're thinking that customers DON'T know. 3.) They are aimed at the hobby / cutesy / random customer, and supply to suit that. 4.) They make enough money on the ones that don't know any better - and thus never return it - to cover for some returns without harming the bottom line. There certainly are more. BUT, If 1 is true, then I shouldn't order leather there. If 2 is true, and I order there anyway, then perhaps they were correct and I really AM ignorant (I'm not leaning toward this one ). 3 simply isn't me, and 4 is insulting to them AND me ... I only order leather there when I need a piece or two of something, or something is low. But I think I'm going to go through the records for the year - since it's that time anyway - and see how many I ordered, and out of that how many got returned. Either way, I don't need landfill material and that girl doesn't need somebody bitchin' at her for something she didn't do ...

93 downloads on the ss mag pouch (45)? Guess I was expecting more like twice that ...

Storage is DEFINITELY an issue. With the tooling leather, I'd like to get a RELIABLE splitter, so I could just order one weight and then split what I need. Tiresome having to move a bunch of 9/10 oz so I can cut some of the 3/4 oz (or the other way around). I don't have any latigo (not for a long time) but I do use EB leather in a couple of colors, so there's another thing to put somewhere. Still, splitters have gone the way of everything else these days.. have to sharpen it before you can even use it I can see the mix 'n' match pricing being a benefit ... that would work around here. HO pricing at $8.00/ft (just under for 7 oz or less) is 2015 price, and I think I have an email somewhere that was going up just a bit after the first. But $1/ft mark-up and you can mix the weights don't sound so bad ($25 per side- ish). So it comes down to what they call 'TR'... just how bad ...

Natural tooling leather. Maybe 7/8 or 8/9. Or 3/4 - either way. And only A or B grade (preferably A).

OTB catalog (online) still not much use. They have some nice looking stuff, but I'm just not going to look in one place for the item and somewhere else for the price. Thought they were taking care of that, but maybe I took that wrong (still useless as of yesterday).

Hoiiday tip: FLIP them things fer the lefty version (most cases) Y'all read the fine print on them patterns, now. They's free fer the gittin', but no toolin' / stitchin' / formin' on Christmas! Look up from the bench... some of you will see babies! (if your 'babies' are in their 30's, that still counts!).

YIKES! I left several "single shoulders" on the floor - like maybe for two days (?). I mean the shoulder section that I cut off of backs to make bends, if that clarifies at all. Got wet. Water spill on the floor, seeped up through bottom piece, couldn't see it. Water stain on leather. Maybe it can be thoroughly wet, and the mark come out. Maybe not. What's the point? Come GET IT! It's FREE. If you bought this, expect a couple hundred bucks. Enough to 'suck', but not enough for an insurance claim

So, then, since it's apparently not national security, somebody care to mention teh "wholesale" price of HO sides?

could be. If I have to "sign up" just to see the wholesale pricing, then I'll just continue to pass on that

I have never bought a 'drum' of neatsfoot. But I do like the idea of getting leather from the tannery -- same reason as the wholesale pricing. HO from HO is about $8 per foot, not $12 ($300 per side is $12/ft). That's a 50% mark-up over MY cost, and I'm guessing someone buying 1000 times more hides than I do is getting a price better than mine to begin with. So if people like paying $50-$100 more per hide, have at it. But it seems a little strange to call that "wholesale" pricing.