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[rccolt45]

Hi guys, I am looking to jump up to something better then the leather they sell at my local Tandy store.

Can anyone suggest a good web store to buy tanned leather sides for making holsters that is not crazy expensive

that I can keep learning on and refining my stuff?

[TwinOaks]

Check the ad banners at the top of the page, and/or go to the main page and look at the 'suppliers' section.

Edited November 20, 2009 by TwinOaks

[Bronson]

http://www.zackwhite.com/product.php?productid=17760&cat=503&page=1

This leather was recommended to me by Boomstick. I'm just a hobbyist and am not making any money at this yet but I wanted something a better than the junk I had. I just received it and am working on the first project. So far it is a dream to work with compared to the Tandy stuff.

It does have some marks and graining in it but that doesn't bother me. If I wanted a completely smooth and characterless holster I'd make one out of plastic. The flesh side, however, is worlds better than the Tandy leather.

Bronson

[rccolt45]

http://www.zackwhite...&cat=503&page=1

This leather was recommended to me by Boomstick. I'm just a hobbyist and am not making any money at this yet but I wanted something a better than the junk I had. I just received it and am working on the first project. So far it is a dream to work with compared to the Tandy stuff.

It does have some marks and graining in it but that doesn't bother me. If I wanted a completely smooth and characterless holster I'd make one out of plastic. The flesh side, however, is worlds better than the Tandy leather.

Bronson

Thanks Bronson that helps alot.

[Lobo]

Check Springfield Leather (see the banner ad). They stock Hermann Oak veg-tan sides, and Kevin will cut leather for small orders.

You won't find better leather to work with, or nicer people to deal with.

[MADMAX22]

I second Kevin at springfeild. Also think herman oak leather is great for holsters,