Holster And Belt

[doubleh]

I just posted a picture of a knife sheath and I found a holster and belt in that bunch of pictures so I though I would add it.

Both are made from 9-10 oz. Herman's Oak ( it's GOOD tooling leather) and the holster is lined with horse hide. The pattern on the holster was cobbled up from the Al Stholman pattern used on the belt. A few minutes with a pencil and paper and I had patterns that matched fairly well. The belt was designed with snap-on cartridge loops and the holster fits the Taurus Gaucho pictured and my Super Blackhawk also. Just switch cartridge loops for a snug fit with either 45 Colt or 44 magnum shells. Everything is hand sewn with waxed nylon thread and finished with Neat Lac.

I made the grips on the Gaucho from a piece of really old walnut also. The original checkered grips would raise a blister on my hand in 12 shots and they were ugly.

[terrahyd]

HI DoubleH;;

Not only are you a fine leather worker, but a skilled wood worker also, fine job on both;;;a good pattern on the holster and I realy like the snap on cartridge loops,, good idea well done;;;;;

..Doc..

[gregintenn]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[abn]

Very, very nice. Great depth on the carving, and I love the idea of removable cartridge loops.

[TexasJack]

Very nice - both the leather and the grips!!

[Bronson]

Very nice. I really like the rose bud on the end of the belt billet...that's a nice detail touch.

Bronson

[particle]

Fantastic! And I 2nd or 3rd or whatever - the snap on cartridge loops are a fantastic idea!! Very nicely done!

[BigRiverLeather]

I'm feeling very inadequate right now. Very nice work on both. I have to agree, the depth and detail is amazing. I'll bet it looks even more astounding in person.