Holster for the Ruger Wrangler

[Brokenolmarine]

I made a 22 ammo pouch a month or so ago, and noted I planned to make this holster.  I had hoped to make it sooner.  It was to be a practical application, as well as practice for a much more involved project in the near future when I make a more detailed Rig for my Uberti Birdshead .357.  I made a few mistakes along the way here, but it turned out okay.  I learned from them, and this was the FIRST major project where I was comfortable enough with the Cowboy 3200 to sew the holster.  I went VERY slow, as slow as it will go.. but did okay.  I KNOW what I did wrong there and will correct that in the next build.

The holster was dyed with yellow, then antiqued with dark brown.  Matched the pouch I made several weeks ago, and I think it will be fine.  It was lined with a soft leather to protect the Wrangler .22 from the brass hardware.

Feel free to comment.

 

[Brokenolmarine]

The waxed pair:

 

Back view:

 

The Wrangler in the holster.  A Very Tight fit now, but I'm sure the leather will stretch.  That's what we want, right?

[Brokenolmarine]

Here is the pair worn.  Fat Guys might not be able to look cool, but if you are lucky, your gear can. 

 

[chuck123wapati]

that is a beautiful finish job on those. i like that strap too.

[doubleh]

[Bert03241]

I'll 3rd that

[Brokenolmarine]

I didn't make the belt, had it for some time.

I will be making the gunbelt for the next one.

[Gezzer]

 It all looks fine to me but that hammer strap is very  nicely done !  That's  a man that thinks like me ...... belt and suspenders 

[Brokenolmarine]

1 hour ago, Gezzer said:

 It all looks fine to me but that hammer strap is very  nicely done !  That's  a man that thinks like me ...... belt and suspenders 

I don't have a choice really.  The wife says I have NO butt, and  a gut pushes down, it's a losing battle.  I often only wear suspenders, but can't get away with just a belt.  So, I mostly carry in a shoulder holster.

[Brokenolmarine]

Twenty nine surgeries, I got up to 280.   I  wasn't happy.  Between the cane, walker, and wheelchair, exercise was limited.  But, I went BACK on MY diet.  Calorie counting... It works for me.  I have dropped 30 pounds, and down from a 50" waist back to a 44" .

I set my limit at 1500 a day.  Not that hard once you get used to it.

[PastorBob]

Looking good for sure.  Congrats on the successful change in eating habits too.  It can be hard.  Something to consider on the next cross draw build...put a little more cant in the holster so it is at a more natural angle to draw across your body.  You did a great job of matching the dye colors on those two pieces.  Can't wait to see more of your work.

[Gezzer]

7 hours ago, Brokenolmarine said:

I don't have a choice really.  The wife says I have NO butt, and  a gut pushes down, it's a losing battle.  I often only wear suspenders, but can't get away with just a belt.  So, I mostly carry in a shoulder holster.

Me too , I got in the habit of wearing suspenders with a belt doing carpentry and having on pouches with every tool known to man in them .  I'm a shoulder rig man as well !!