George B Report post Posted February 18, 2011 Hey everyone, In the past I've made saddles, unfortunately or fortunately, the economy dropped off and sales and repairs have lagged to say the least. I had a customer call about making a holster and cartridge belt, hadn't done one yet so i went ahead and made him one for his 45-70 GOV. pistol. He loves it, but, I took it around to some local gun dealers and now I have orders for six holsters and belts. Some of them are cowboy rigs for wanna be cowboys with a hankering for quick draws, I haven't a clue on where to start. Can anyone recommend a book or tutorial on low slung quick draw rigs? I need to start making them soon so any info would be greatly appreciated. The first one is for a heritage single six with the shorter barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted February 18, 2011 George, your best bet is to take a Trip to Tandy, Look at the patterns and Books and adapt them to what you will be making. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Google search John Bianchi's video series on holster/gun belt making... He is a master in this area of leather craft. Another great tutorial DVD is Dusty Johnson's "Holsters" DVD from Pleaseant Valley Saddle Shop. Dusty's DVD came with a pattern pack as well as the instructional DVD.... Good luck. -Tac Edited February 21, 2011 by Tac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George B Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks for the info. I'll go to both sites and see what I can get. I had the good luck to just repair a 40 year old "George Lawrence" holster and belt. Learned a lot and made a pattern. Oh, and the customer could not even tell the rig had been repaired, I'm getting better every job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
