Clintock

Show a picture of it. Have a guy wanting one that's more red

Appreciate it. The more I look at it the more I don't like it. I reckon the "ruffled" edges and skirt are the two main things. I see the validity of the loops being in the wrong spot. May just change those for the ones going out. And I'll prolly sew a stop on the main belt loop to help keep the holster from riding up. Tge color may be coming from cheaper leather. Not too impressed with it. Won't call the supplier out but he's in new york

They got that stuff now that is piped in and burns real good. No need to even have an axe. Saves a ton of work.

Nice video. I really like that song you have playing in the background. Bet she'll treasure that wallet from now on.

@dikman let me know how the finished product turns out. I think I cut the slots a 1/4". Next one I make will have a liner and will not be Mexican loop if I can help it. I like the loop with a Chicago screw holding to the skirt with the leg tie holding the holster to the skirt. Makes for a flatter skirt. But really anything to do leather, wood, brick, etc is all personal preferences. Some may like something that looks completely shotty calling it a masterpiece. Picasso for example. Not saying he couldn't paint, just not my cup o tea

@dikman go to heritage firearms and check out some of their holsters. I definitely wouldn't pay that much for an unfinished product but back to the main of it. They have Mexican loop with just slits cut. It'll give you an idea of how it will look. IMHO it doesn't look very good. Can't finish the edge through and through with just a slit. I can respect wanting the look to match the time period. Defintiely will check out the moccasin brown. I like dark brown goods. Hides a lot of detail in finished product but.. Youre right about never know how it's gonna look till you put it together. Cardboard doesn't bend like leather nor stretch like leather. Design looked pretty good on poster board but it changed once put together with leather. Look forward to seeing what design you have.

Yep. On the skirt. Just saying the stitch side would look better if it was contoured with the holster a little better.

Especially on the stitch side! Appreciate it.

@JLSleather might just try to suntan the leather. Somebody told me once that it makes the leather really dark.

Appreciate the feedback. Still looking for a brown that's not too dark but just right. Don't think the make it. I'm fine with a little reddish tint but when I want brown I want brown not red. I can agree on the corner. Looked kinda sharp to me too. The loops were cut to kinda be even if that makes sense. So as one loop wouldn't be towards the top and one toward the bottom. Wouldn't a tie down hold the holster in the skirt? I haven't seen the Cheyenne you're talking about but will definitely go look it when I hit the submit here. Im assuming it's aesthetically pleasing. Posted a pic on that book of faces and have 3 orders for the exact thing. I appreciate the feedback and critique.

Really nice work. They look sharp

Well I finally tried a Mexican loop. It's a mock up just to see what I should do for the next one. I know I will cut the slots for loops narrower. I cut them 1/4" my opinion (which isn't much) is that's too much. Next one I'll probably cut them 3/16" or maybe an 1/8". And I may have cut them about an 1/8" too long. I'm still having trouble with dyeing. This fiebings medium brown and it looks mighty dark to me for that color. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Oh and there's no hammer thong on it yet holes are punched but I'm out of lace

Thanks. reckon I need to get started on hers sometime.

Looks nice. What oz leather did you use? My wife has been asking me to make her one. I keep putting it off.

Nice and clean looking!

Welcome and good luck! Plenty of people here that know a whole lot more than me that are right eager to help a newcomer.

man I was expecting a western holster for a modern gun. Pretty cool idea there. I like it.

I second that! Just because it says 40% off doesn't mean you're saving money from buying something you don't need anyway. But she did buy my supper so I'm ok with that.

Well... Looks like I sprung the handle on those pliers. Too much pressure. They still work just don't open back up on their own. So if anyone reads this with the hobby lobby snap setter pliers in mind, just don't apply the same amount of pressure you'd use to ring off a bolt. Prolly gonna order the old stem and anvil for a back up.

Looks really nice!!

just left hobby lobby. Picked up another stylus modeling spoon snap setter 2 packs of 6 sets snaps all for under 30 bucks.

Welcome aboard. I may be asking for a copy of that quiver pattern to use while I'm shooting my bow. Nice looking work.

Appreciate the info. I mentioned hobby lobby and the wife wants a date night now. Reckon I could stand to browse around for a min or 100 while she looks. hope they got one in stock since it's really far but if not there is a Lowes just up the street from them. I didn't know they carried them biker.

Might be awhile getting to hobby lobby. Nearest one is an hour and a half away. Small town living. Are the Tandy snaps good or is there a better brand?

@JLSleather you're making it harder to accept this job due to all the stitching. Reading this I should order line 16 and 24? What's heavier than the 24? Is 16 smaller than 24 but longer to go through thicker leather? @Dwight will this tool work on different lines? Or do I need several different tools? Will be going to the Walmart later. Hopefully they'll have something. I don't plan on making anything where the snap will more than a couple inches from the edge. But that could change tomorrow.