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Only my 3rd holster...
TexasJack replied to Jaan's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Really nice job! Looks like a very solid holster that will perform as well as look pretty. -
What rivet if any
TexasJack replied to DaveP's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I'm not a fan of rivets. They have their place - esp. for decoration - but proper stitching will hold as good as anything and you don't risk corrosion or scratching something. I've seen so many sheaths and holsters where the maker did a good job but then decided to add rivets to make it look strong and instead just made it look cheap. You used to see kid's cap gun holsters with rivets like that. You made a pretty nice looking and solid sheath. Take a bow and move on to the next one. -
Very nice!
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Stamp for "US" on 1911 holster
TexasJack replied to dannyd's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Nice! -
COMIC BOOK HOLSTER
TexasJack replied to hashtagartz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
It is different! Nice work on the graphic. I don't know that I'd want to wear it, but I like when people get out of the comfort zone and start experimenting. Cool things appear in that environment. -
Another new holster. Reviews welcome
TexasJack replied to AzShooter's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
When you have an unusual shape for a pistol, it follows that the holster will be different as well. Looks to me like you made a nice looking holster that will function to meet your needs. Thumbs up! -
Nice holster. Your photographic skills tho....... ;(
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Distressed Plainsman Holster.
TexasJack replied to Forester's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Nice job! -
Are we going to be sued?
TexasJack replied to LiftPig's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Our litigious society has people so scared that it's a wonder that anyone gets out of bed in the morning. You see the same kind of thing on gun forums: "If you shoot a robber with a reload, you'll go to prison forever! - or - you'll be sued by the robber - or - both bad things will happen and then Armageddon!" If you have ANY kind of business, you have to be careful and make sure things are structured and insured. It never hurts to be prepared. On the other hand, how many holsters "fail". You'd pretty much have to design one that dropped the gun or snagged the trigger or something stupid in order for that to happen. -
My take on a Western Gun Rig
TexasJack replied to KrisQ's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Really nice - super clean (as others have pointed out). Beautiful work. I'm not crazy about the buckle on the holster. Somehow it looks out of place. A small comment, don't take it too seriously. -
Black Western rig
TexasJack replied to blue62's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Nice. Clean. Looks like it could do the job. -
My personal rig .45lc
TexasJack replied to Albob's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
There's nothing quite like an old single action in .45LC. So much fun to shoot! And I like your holster. Nothing fancy, but it fits good and does the job. -
Advice needed for sheath
TexasJack replied to DaveP's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Believe it or not, the best Stohlman book is the ultra basic "The Art of Hand Sewing Leather". Super easy to follow and it shows lots of technique for getting the job done right. I know that Chuck Burrows used to refer to illustrations from it when trying to show people how to do something. -
Advice needed for sheath
TexasJack replied to DaveP's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
If you can find a copy of Chuck Burrows "Custom Knife Sheaths", the DVD is well worth the price. Fortunately for your efforts, those are pretty easy knives to fit. Some knives - like those with big guards - take a lot of extra work. Take a manila folder and open it halfway. Place the spine of the knife against the upright part of the folder. Now you can trace the knife on the side of the folder that it's laying on. Once done, remove the knife and draw a line outside of your tracing about 1/2 inch larger (or slightly more). Now fold the folder backwards from how it started out. Cut out the outer line that you drew. When you open that cut out part, you will have a good starting pattern to cut out the leather you need for the sheath. -
John Wayne, Eldorado Holster
TexasJack replied to Forester's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
The Red River D is a nice touch. -
1911 Duty Rig
TexasJack replied to Bayou Bengal's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Rifles had moved from flintlock to caps by the Texas Revolution. (The Mexicans were still using surplus British flintlocks at the time). Civil War revolvers were quite accurate - in fact no different than modern pistols. Will Ghormley was mentioned. If you haven't seen his stuff before, look up his web site or his postings on Leatherworker. He's done a lot of holsters for Hollywood and has posted a lot of helpful stuff for us amateurs. Hollywood uses stuff that looks cool, but frequently doesn't match equipment to the right era. For example, there's a movie, Man from the Alamo, where everyone is shooting Colt SAAs (from 1872+) in a fight that took place in 1836. It would be like seeing jet fighters in WW1.
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Knife sheath with snake skin inlay
TexasJack replied to pitersek's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Very pretty - both separately and as a pair. Thanks for posting! -
Simple everyday holster
TexasJack replied to blue62's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
A handy thing to have! -
"Hand of God" holster tutorial.
TexasJack replied to Chakotay's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Ghormley's tutorial is on leatherworker.net. Talented people who are willing to share their knowledge with others are special in my book. Will is one of the very best. -
Remington 1858 Holster.
TexasJack replied to Forester's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
The actual numbers are arguable because they were manufactured on both sides of the Mason/Dixon and some foreign countries, too. Somewhere I seem to recall that 100,000 Colt 1860's were made and 50,000 Remington 1858s. Allegedly a lot of them were thrown away during long marches. (As a friend of mine who served in Afghanistan told me, "There were days when I thought about cutting the buttons off my shirt to lighten the load.") -
Holster Finishes Test
TexasJack replied to wizard of tragacanth's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I love when people take the time to field test stuff. Too often we get caught up in doing what we've "always done" or listening to someone's advice that may have no basis. Doing any kind of craft, you learn from your successes AND your failures. Good knife makers have thrown away at least dozens of blades, for example. I'm a little surprised that Sno Seal performed so miserably. I would have thought that a wax would perform well. -
Remington 1858 Holster.
TexasJack replied to Forester's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
That's a real beauty! Simple layout executed almost perfectly. The Remington 1858 was the second most common pistol of the American Civil War (after the Colt 1860). Clint Eastwood used one in the movie "Pale Rider". When you watch the movie, notice him reload by replacing the cylinder.