Members katsass Posted May 24, 2011 Members Report Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) All of my work is done to order, therefore I carry no 'stock' items. Hell, I don't carry any stock of any sort, except my leather, tools etc. which ain't for sale. Apparently not knowing this, a representative of the local "Friends Of The NRA" contacted me and requested, suggested, begged(?) me for a 'donation' of a holster or two for a 'live auction' for the dinner/fund raiser to be held later this summer. I explained my operation and told the rep that I'd have to make whatever I would donate, and that would force me to make a decision as to what firearm(s) I would provide holsters for and what sort of holsters they would be. In other words, I'd have to think on it and get back to the organization. After consideration over a few tall glasses of adult beverage (and maybe a few more) I decided on a holster for a Colt 1911 Govt. model and a holster for a 4 inch K-Frame Smith and Wesson wheelgun. I figured that there are probably more of these shooters around than any other models. They wanted something that would be distinctive enough to garner interest, and therefore, higher bids. Now, I don't do much in the way of 'distinctive' leatherwork, but decided on what is about my max along those lines. Here it is, for the 1911 .......havent started the wheelgun holster yet. Hopefully this one will get high enough bids to make it worthwhile for them. Dark brown Fiebing's Pro Oil dye and ostrich. On top of that, I didn't know quite what to give as a value on the damned thing, so I let them do it. Ma Kat got a little PO'd about that. Mike Edited May 24, 2011 by katsass Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members Dwight Posted May 24, 2011 Members Report Posted May 24, 2011 Well, . . . whoever had your name, . . . had mine first. That was a couple of years ago. That is one good looking holster, my friend, . . . but then what would we have expected from you? May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
King's X Posted May 24, 2011 Report Posted May 24, 2011 That is a sweet looking rig! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members Eaglestroker Posted May 24, 2011 Members Report Posted May 24, 2011 To 'the grumpy old man,' that rig is simply stunning. I really appreciate the simplicity of your normal work - but this is really something special without being over the top ostentatious. Kudos and I hope it makes you proud! Quote
Members marine mp Posted May 24, 2011 Members Report Posted May 24, 2011 A thing of beauty, indeed. Nice colors. Perhaps a lawman will win it and wear it as a practical showpiece/workpiece. Great job Semper-fi Mike Quote "The first one thru the door...gets the copper-coated candy". ADL Custom Holsters "I've got a LONG list of real good reasons, for all the things that I have done"!!!
Members TexasJack Posted May 24, 2011 Members Report Posted May 24, 2011 Nice job! I just attended a Friends of the NRA dinner a week or two back. Did not end up with any good stuff (though I was smart enough to buy a necklace for my better half.) I would have been ecstatic to have picked up a holster half as nice as the one you're donating! Quote
Members Bronson Posted May 24, 2011 Members Report Posted May 24, 2011 My goodness that is a beautiful holster. I would much rather see something simple in design but with outstanding workmanship than something flashy that is poorly made. Bronson Quote
Members Big O Posted May 25, 2011 Members Report Posted May 25, 2011 Wow! Elegant blend of modern and traditional construction! Quote https://www.facebook.com/BigOGunleather
Members Haystacker Posted May 25, 2011 Members Report Posted May 25, 2011 Mike, GREAT looking holster. Jeff Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Nooj Posted May 25, 2011 Members Report Posted May 25, 2011 I wish my attempts at distinctive work looked as good as your not-so-much "in the way of distinctive" work. Great looking holster. Nooj Quote
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