New Holster Made Last Night

[George B]

Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today.

Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done.

A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted.

[craftsman827]

Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today.

Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done.

A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted.

LOOKS BEAUTIFULL !!!

I use W&C for my dog collars & leads.

I also now use it for belts. Not dyed or carved. W&C has some nice leathers !

[evandailey]

Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today.

Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done.

A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted.

How did you form it? I was under the impression that English Bride would not take on water or hold a shape.

[George B]

How did you form it? I was under the impression that English Bride would not take on water or hold a shape.

I soak it in warm water about 2 to 3 times as long as I normally would for skirting leather.

I have used Bridle before with smaller items and it has formed well. I just make sure that the area out of the side I use has a good firm temper.

Not sure how well the belly would form but I guess I'll try some when I get the chance.

[Tree Reaper]

Nice work George, looks great.

[katsass]

Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today.

Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done.

A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted.

From the old grump; Very nice work. I think that you would not do yourself any favors using belly leather for your holsters however --- the temper just isn't there. Mike

Edited January 11, 2012 by katsass