grumpyold

Hope someone can help. I've made multiple holsters and this discoloration has happen on the last two I've done ( see photos). I made these holsters the same way as I've always done. Their 9-10 oz. craftsman leather, and left natural (no dye). After assembly I wet the holsters and form them over the gun. I leave the gun in just long enough that they hold the shape and then remove the gun and allow them to dry. After a day or so I will use either mink oil paste to protect them or if I want a deeper tone I will use Dr. Jacksons paste. I've never had this happen before. Any input would be great.

I'm old school and use the Saran Wrap and leave the holster to dry with the gun in method. I make my holsters snug to start with and usually have to spend a little extra time working them in when I first start the gun in. All holster will stretch over time. I like a tight fit for two reasons, if it a good snug fit it cuts down wear on the gun finish and the holster, and once it's been used I find they only wear in or stretch to the point of a nice smooth but firm fit.

The verity of 1911's and clones have gone through the roof. Add in the fact of a large number of different sight configurations, and believing that a pattern for a 1911A1 Colt will fit other models will cause you nothing but grieve. Asking for a picture of the pistol and the model they want the holster for, will save you these type of problems.