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So... I'm hoping this isn't too much of a daft question after the lengthy back story... But... I've had a friend of mine ask me to push my still fairly limited skillset and build them a holster and drop gun belt for a replica Colt .45 SAA single action pistol (his description based on the replica he has provided me to work with, looks like a cowboy gun to me as i'm not a pistol person). I have followed a couple of very detailed descriptions on how to template and assemble the holster and have been somewhat successful... however, with both methods used after some gentle wet forming around the replica firearms the pistol is rather firm to both insert and remove from the holster unlike what I see in movie magic or the youtube gunslingers. I can hold the holster upside down and shake it quite vigorously without the pistol coming out. I will be remodelling the template anyway as it looks a little wobbly in places and I am planning on lining the holster for the final build so will require a touch more space. My question is this, how tight is too tight for a holster?

It's been well over a year since I made this holster for a customer that wanted something unique and flashy at the same time. It's definitely up the in the top 3 favorite holsters I've made. Any critiques are helpful.

I haven't been around here in a while...just wanted to share my latest work, a holster I'm making for a friend. The resist totally failed, but I think I like the finish so far. Not sure if I'll send it out this way but I'll wait until it's stitched up and edged properly and all before I decide. As an aside, I haven't been doing much leather lately...I've been having problems with my hands for a couple of years now. Last year it got so I couldn't really hold small tools for more very long, much less gripping them while I whack em. Docs don't know what's wrong yet, sooooooo....anybody have any tips for controlling hand pain so's I can stick with this a while longer? Thanks all...happy pounding!

Tried my hand at a revolver holster. Seems to fit a large N-Frame just fine. Open to suggestions, comments, critique, etc.!

My dad has been going to Lithuania for last 6 or 7 years on mission trips with his church. One of the guys they met this past summer who was helping them get supplies and help translate and other stuff is military/police officer as well. Him and my dad was talking about guns and such and my dad was showing him my website and some other pics of work I've done. He mentioned how he would love to have a custom holster for off duty use for his glock 17. So I built him one and the preachers wife is taken it over to him as a gift when she goes next week to deliver a Christmas care package to the families they help. I didn't go to over the top decided to keep it classic with a nice 2 tone black and brown. 7/8oz for main body. 6/7oz for the decorative stiffner/belt loop. And it's lined with some thin pig I had laying round.

Beautiful little pew pew remington 44 mag with a Burris 2x7x hand gun scope I happened to have a lg frame pistol pattern. All that was required was cut the pattern in half and add the leather for the scope add straps add a 6 oz veg tan linerI m

Large collection of aluminum dummy guns for sale. Used for holster making, nothing wrong with them just no longer use them. 238 aluminum, 14 plastic semi-auto 130 magazines $15,500 plus shipping OBO

Below is my take on Will Ghormley's 3 Persons 1911 holster, from the 1911 100th anniversary pattern pack. I modified it (very slightly) for a Springfield EMP4 (soon to be mine .) Tooling pattern is Al Stohlman; Angelus light brown, ecoflo tan antique gel, wax finished edges. This was only my second attempt to use a toe plug (last time was about 15 years ago,) so the stitching on the bottom of the toe is iffy, but I'm happy with it.

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Black Alligator for my CSX S&W pistol. Veg tan lined inside. The reviews on this pistol were way too harsh. .

I have a few bundles of DVDs for sale through a couple of eBay auctions (Ending 11/15/22. in the evening): - 6 DVDs on leather carving, Sheridan style and more: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255810778928 - 9 DVDs on how to make various knife sheaths : https://www.ebay.com/itm/255810991680 - 5 DVDs on bag making, carving and construction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255812182660 - 6 DVDs on How to make Holsters including the John Bianchi set: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255812221084 - Full DVD set of Leather Holster Making by the American Gunsmithing Institute taught by the talented Chris Andre: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255812206122 - 5 DVDs on leather lacing, turks head, etc..: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255812236482 - 6 DVDs on Dyeing, Assembly, Tool care: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255810974935

Large collection of dummy guns for holster making for sale. Includes 238 aluminum and 14 plastic semi autos and 130 magazines (125 aluminum, 5 plastic) I am selling all together $15,500 plus shipping

I recently bought a Ruger Wrangler as my first handgun however it is a birdshead grip model and the barrel is shorter than the normal wrangler. since it’s a $200 revolver I figured I might as well make a leather holster instead of buying one for 1/2 the price of the pistol it not to mention it would be more fun. I am extremely new to this and practiced a little with some scrap but I’m having trouble sketching good templates myself. Does anyone know of any templates online I can print out and use? Im sure any single six, or rough rider templates would work just as well.

I have a large collection of dummy guns and mags used for holster making. Includes 330 dummy guns 238 aluminum semi auto 14 plastic semi auto 74 aluminum revolver 4 plastic revolver 130 magazines (125 aluminum, 5 plastic) I am selling them all together. $19,750 obo plus shipping

Fist attempt at a holster for my P320 with suppressor sights and TLR7.

It’s been a couple years since I made any thing but wanted a comfortable holster for my 1911 and didn’t want to wait 6 months for Milt Sparks. This is based off of his Bruce Nelson style holster.

Been thinking on this one for years, and finally got around to putting it together. First version was too big, second version was a bit too snug! (you can see the slight bump on the end from the barrel sight) But that being said, the hand cannon thocks into place and stays very solid, won't fall out even upside down with shaking. Not sure if that is the intent? Any holster makers let me know! I debated putting this in the "critique my work" section, so if you can, give me some pointers! How do you decide when to put in a welt? Also, must say toe plugs are sure a challenge. Kudos to those that do them well. These are the only two I have ever done, and lets just say I need some more practice. YinTx

Hello, all. I believe this is my first post, although have observed for some time. I really appreciate all the wisdom shared through the forum. It's remarkable to find so many fantastic craftsmen who are also humble and encouraging to others who are working to hone their skills. I've made a few holsters over time. Have found that my different variations don't like sharp ejection ports. Especially noticeable on the recent project for a Springfield Hellcat (shown in attached pic). On this particular holster I find that almost any forward pressure on draw make the gun want to hang up as the forward edge of the ejection port digs into the leather, and especially the stitching. I did groove a stitching channel in hopes of mitigating, but this was not effective. In the past I have done holsters without a reinforcement panel, thus no stitching; this approach is an improvement, but still more scrape on draw that I like to see. On this latest project it is too severe to be acceptable, so I'm looking for methods to mitigate/eliminate the issue. What suggestions do you have? Am I missing something in my design or execution? Is this unavoidable with firearms with ejection ports with exterior edges that are not radiused? Thanks in advance for your wisdom.

I love my Galco Royal Guard holster. Some day I will try to duplicate it with a few quirks. But the exaggerated forward cant makes it difficult to wear much beyond the strong side 3 o'clock position. Adding a small strip of leather and pieces of a Chicago screw allows for a more comfortable ride, but still can convert back to the original cant without a problem.

I have a customer who wanted all leather ankle holster for his ruger lcp. Hes retired LEO and still does some light security work. Ankle holster is concealed of course but the customer wanted patriotic decoration anyway. So i messed around and let the leather tell me what it wanted. Its patriotic and kind of a tribute to customers leo career and all other now and then leo's and also has a little captain america feel to it. I messed around with some thinned down fiebings pro usmc black to give project more of a stonewashed softer navy color. Did a distressed star inlay with inlay trim panel being cut out in the shape of a shield/badge. Stitched around inlay with a bright white thread and the rest of stitching around whole piece is done in a blue thread. I finished the back with thin layer of polyester padding and a soft suede liner. This is far from first holster but is my first ankle holster. More pics

UPDATED LIST For Sale: They are all Duncan Custom Aluminum mold guns unless stated. These will be offered on a first come basis via email only NO PHONE CALLS. Most of these mold guns are extremely hard to get from Duncan as they cast very little today. Let me know what you want and I will let you know what the shipping will be, either Priority Mail or Flat Rate depending on how many or size of gun(s). You can also contact me at sales@ihlusa.com DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS…… $50.00 1 x Chiappa Rhino 2” 1 x Chiappa Rhino 4” 1 x Kimber K6 (3”) 1 x S&W Mod 60 (38 Spl) 1 7/8” 1 x S&W Mod 60 (357 mag) 2 1/8” 1 x S&W Mod 317 (1 7/8”) 1 x S&W Mod 337 (1 7/8”) 1 x S&W Mod 342 Hammerless 1 7/8” 1 x S&W Bodyguard laser 1 7/8” 1 x S&W Mod 10 (3”) 1 x S&W Mod 13 (4”) 357 mag 1 x S&W Mod 64 (4”) 38 Spl 1 x S&W Mod 15 (2”) 38 Spl 1 x S&W Mod 19 (4”) 357 mag 1 x S&W Mod 386PD (2 ½”) 1 x S&W Mod 696 (3”) 1 x S&W Mod 586 (4”) 1 x S&W Mod 686 (6”) 6 Shot 1 x S&W Mod 686 (6”) 7 Shot 1 x S&W Mod 625 (4”) 1 x S&W Mod 625 (5”) 1 x S&W Mod 27 (6”) 1 x S&W Mod Governor 2 ¾” 1 x Ruger SP101 (4”) 1 x Ruger LCR 38Spl (3”) 1 x Ruger LCR 357 mag (1 7/8”) 1 x Ruger GP100 (4.25”) 1 x Ruger GP100 (3”) 44 Special 1 x Ruger Redhawk (7 ½”) 1 x Taurus 85 (2”) 1 x Taurus 415 (2 ½”) 1 x Taurus 607 (6 ½”) 1 x Taurus Judge PD, 2.75” Chamber with 2” barrel 1 x Taurus Judge Poly, 2.75” Chamber with 2” barrel 1 x Rossi R88 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS & MISC $55.00 1 x Bond Arms Derringer…NO trigger guard model………$40.00 1 x Davis 38 Derringer….NO trigger guard model………….$40.00 1 x ADB 38 Derringer….NO trigger guard model…not sure what brand or model…….$40.00 1 x Colt 1862 (5 ½”) 1 x Colt 1851 Navy (7 ½”) 1 x Colt 1860 (8”) 1 x Remington 1858 (8”) 1 x Remington 1875 (7 ½”) 1 x Navy Schofield (7”) 1 x LeMat (6 ¾”) 1 x SAA (5 ½”)…not sure of brand 1 x Colt SAA (4 ¾”)……..Broken Hammer Spur……$45.00 1 x SAA (7 ½”) 1 x Ruger Army (7 ½”) 1 x Ruger Blackhawk (6 ½”) 1 x Old Ruger Vaquero (7 ½”) 1 x Old Ruger Vaquero Sheriff (3 5/8”)……longer Vaquero cut down to this 1 x Old Ruger Vaquero Bisley (5 ½”) SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS & MISC.. $40.00……….$45.00 with Crimson Trace 1 x Smith & Wesson 457 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 669 Hooked Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 908 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 910 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 3906 Hooked Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 3913LS Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 3914 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 4013 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 4046 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 4516 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 4506 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 4566 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 5906 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 5946 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 6906 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson 6906 Hooked Trigger Guard……….Rings $35.00 1 x Smith & Wesson SHORTY 40 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Smith & Wesson SHORTY 45 Round Trigger Guard 1 x Taurus 738 1 x Taurus 738 with Crimson Trace….$45.00 1 x Taurus 709 1 x Taurus 709 with Crimson Trace….$45.00 1 x Taurus PT 111 1 x Taurus PT 111 G2 1 x Taurus PT 138 1 x Taurus PT 140….with sight rail 1 x Taurus PT 957….with sight rail 1 x Taurus PT 945 …with sight rail 1 x Taurus PT 908 1 x Taurus PT 938….with sight rail 1 x Taurus PT 24/7 (4”) 1 x Taurus PT 101 1 x Steyr M9/40 1 x Steyr M9/40…with sight rail 1 x Steyr C9A1 Compact 1 x Steyr M9……Rings $35.00 1 x Desert Eagle (6”) 44mag 1 x Baby Eagle 4.25” with Sight Rail 1 x Diamondback 9mm 1 x Diamondback 380 1 x Diamondback 380 with Crimson Trace $45.00 1 x Caracal 3.5” (9mm) 1 x Boberg XR 9 L 1 x Boberg XR 9 S 1 x Beretta Tomcat 1 x Beretta 950 1 x Beretta 21A 1 x Bersa BP 9 C 1 x Bersa Thunder 1 x Astra A75 1 x AMT 45 1 x AMT Back Up 1 x Daewoo DH40 1 x Daewoo DP51 1 x Kel-Tec PMR 30 1 x Kel-Tec P3AT 1 x Kel-Tec P32 1 x Kel-Tec P11 1 x Kel-Tec PF9 1 x Colt 2000 1 x Heiser 45 1 x NAA G32…North American Arms 1 x NAA 380…North American Arms 1 x Makarov with Sight Rail 1 x Rohrbaugh 9mm 1 x S&W Sigma 380 1 x S&W Sigma 9mm 1 x S&W Sigma 9/40…with Sight Rail 1 x S&W Sigma 9/40 Compact…with Sight Rail 1 x S&W 99 Compact…with Sight Rail 1 x S&W 99 (9mm)…with Sight Rail 1 x S&W 99 (45ACP)…with Sight Rail 1 x S&W SD40 1 x Star PD45 1 x Star Ultastar 1 x SCCY CPX-2 1 x See-Camp 1 x Walther P22 1 x Walther P22 with compensator 1 x Walther P88 Compact 1 x Walther P88 1 x Walther P99…with Sight Rail 1 x Vektor SP1

Anybody have an idea where to source a holster retention device such as the one in Urban Carry's "LockLeather" line: https://urbancarryholsters.com/lockleather?