Lobo Report post Posted August 9, 2011 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 Tom Threepersons' holster design, originally made by "Tio Sam" Myres (S.D. Myres Saddlery) about 1920, remains very popular with revolver enthusiasts.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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted August 9, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Lobo That goes beyond nice. Excellent work! You're customer is really going to be pleased. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted August 9, 2011 As usual.....great looking outfit......stamping looks a bit on the light side, could be the light tho....or my eyes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted August 9, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nooj Report post Posted August 10, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 10, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evandailey Report post Posted August 10, 2011 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/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted August 10, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted August 10, 2011 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 Thread is T270 (277 weight) bonded nylon, Linhanyl brand. The silver-colored accessory on the revolver is a Tyler T-Grip, designed for use with the standard grips to fill the space forward of the grip-frame for improved gripping qualities. Tyler Manufacturing has been in business for many years and recently went through a major reorganization. Similar products were offered by Pachmayr (shown on Katsass's Model 64 in his photo) and others. Oversized grips (target grips, combat grips, etc) became increasingly popular on revolvers through the 1970's and 1980's, probably cutting demand for grip adaptors, but such accessories were very common for many years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsh Report post Posted August 10, 2011 Lobo - as usual - very impressive. Your work has sooo.. made me a huge fan of this holster style. I have made 2 so far. One was for me as a range holster, the second went to my brother. Both for 6" S&W 19-3. I just had a guy at work ask about having one made for cross draw or maybe have a military flap style holster for trudging thru the woods or maybe both . Anyways, awesome job I really like seeing your Threepersons holsters as they are just a beautiful work of art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) 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 (Bold added) The post above is the one I should have quoted . Thanks for catching it. It made no sense the way I originally posted it. Thanks also for the info about Tyler. I'm glad they made it back. 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/ Edited August 11, 2011 by mlapaglia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
