Another Classic Threepersons' Style Rig

[Lobo]

From the 1920's to the 1980's any American lawman would have believed himself to be well-equipped with a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver and a Threepersons' style holster. Here is one just completed with basketweave tooling, classic oiled tan finish, 2-position retention strap, with matching 2-layer belt. Shown with my old 3" Heavy Barrel Model 10 Smith & Wesson, arguably the most purpose-built defensive revolver ever made.

Tom Threepersons' holster design, originally made by "Tio Sam" Myres (S.D. Myres Saddlery) about 1920, remains very popular with revolver enthusiasts. Just as practical and functional today as it was when Tom was a detective in El Paso, Texas and US Customs Inspector on the Mexican border.

This set goes out to a customer today. The S&W revolver stays here.

[Dwight]

All I would have had to see were picture # 2 and # 3, . . . I'd just said "Yep, . . . Lobo's at it again".

Seriously, . . . good looking leather, . . . timeless style, . . . just a classic.

You also have a lot more patience than I, . . . just never have had enough patience to get to where I can basketweave to suit myself.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Denster]

Lobo

That goes beyond nice. Excellent work! You're customer is really going to be pleased.

[Rayban]

As usual.....great looking outfit......stamping looks a bit on the light side, could be the light tho....or my eyes.

[Eaglestroker]

Out of curiosity, do you have a welt that runs up to the gun or does it rely more on the strap for long-term retention? I'm asking for my own designs sake.

As always beautiful work.

[Nooj]

That looks like some serious leather for serious business. Wonderful job on the basket weave. What type of thread did you use? And- what's that silver finger-grooved piece on that pistola?? I'm not familiar with that model. Did they all come that way, or is that an add on of some kind?

Great work- much to be learned and admired from.

Nooj

[katsass]

From the 1920's to the 1980's any American lawman would have believed himself to be well-equipped with a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver and a Threepersons' style holster. Here is one just completed with basketweave tooling, classic oiled tan finish, 2-position retention strap, with matching 2-layer belt. Shown with my old 3" Heavy Barrel Model 10 Smith & Wesson, arguably the most purpose-built defensive revolver ever made.

Tom Threepersons' holster design, originally made by "Tio Sam" Myres (S.D. Myres Saddlery) about 1920, remains very popular with revolver enthusiasts. Just as practical and functional today as it was when Tom was a detective in El Paso, Texas and US Customs Inspector on the Mexican border.

This set goes out to a customer today. The S&W revolver stays here.

Well LOBO, you done good.......nothing better than one of the true classics. Just as your M-10, my M-64 S&W stayed home, even if the holster went on it's way. Mike

Edited August 10, 2011 by katsass

[mlapaglia]

Out of curiosity, do you have a welt that runs up to the gun or does it rely more on the strap for long-term retention? I'm asking for my own designs sake.

As always beautiful work.

That looks like a Tyler T-Grip. As far as I know Tyler is out of business but you can still buy the T-Grip online in some stores. E-bay has two on there at the moment.

[evandailey]

That looks like a Tyler T-Grip. As far as I know Tyler is out of business but you can still buy the T-Grip online in some stores. E-bay has two on there at the moment.

I don't think that's waht the question you quoted was asking about, but FYI Tyler is back in business making and selling T-Grips. http://www.t-grips.com/

[Lobo]

Out of curiosity, do you have a welt that runs up to the gun or does it rely more on the strap for long-term retention? I'm asking for my own designs sake.

As always beautiful work.

The Threepersons' holster design uses a welt at the seam, but not fitted to the weapon. The originals, like most holsters of that time, was simply folded over and stitched together, providing a pocket of the general size and shape required for the handgun. I wet-form these for a very close fit to the handgun. I have made these in the traditional open-top, with hammer thong, with snap-strap, and with thumb-break according to the wishes of the customer. The design also lends itself to neutral cant, forward cant, and rear cant, and for strong-side or cross-draw applications.

The Threepersons' design was not only quite successful, it provided the basis for many of the developments in holster design that followed over many years. One might say that the Threepersons' style holster was a pivotal development, which explains the continued interest after more than 90 years.