Another Ostrich Rig, This Time An Inlay

[Shooter McGavin]

Wish I had the gun this set was built for, a Guncrafter Industries polished Model 1 .50GI 1911

Anywho, here is my second go at it. The first holster had a mishap on the sewing machine and the last inch of thread walked out of the stitch groove about 1/8 of an inch. Not super noticeable, but also not what the customer payed for.

Quite labor intensive, but I sure do like how they look when they're finished.

Both the holster and mag pouch are fully leather lined. Color is my custom mixed Black Cherry, inlay is black quill ostrich.

As always, feel free to question, comment, or critique.

thanks!

Edited October 28, 2012 by Shooter McGavin

[Southernbeau]

Well done! This place (leatherworker.net) and you guys/gals are a great place to come to get humble. The work I see here is top notch and this post has me wanting to work with exotic leather bad!

[electrathon]

Anywho, here is my second go at it. The first holster had a mishap on the sewing machine and the last inch of thread walked out of the stitch groove about 1/8 of an inch. Not super noticeable, but also not what the customer payed for.

This statement is why your work looks so good. The hairs on the back og my neck stand up every time I hear someone say "no one will notice". You best work is considered the worst work you do. This holster looks great!

Aaron

[SooperJake]

:spoton: ...and three thumbs up is really difficult to do....

Jake

[Eaglestroker]

Shooter, your color choices are second only to the final product. Great work. What dye are you using?

Edited October 28, 2012 by Eaglestroker

[mojoewrkn]

I love it, very nice work. What did you line it with?

[katsass]

From the old grump; What can I say? Nothing but out-$%^%^^#-standing. Mike

Edited October 28, 2012 by katsass

[Shooter McGavin]

Thank you all for the kind remarks!

The black cherry is an ever evolving mix of Fiebings Oxblood and Fiebings USMC Black, with a drop or two or Fiebings Cordovan.

The leather lining is 3-4oz W&C saddle skirting.

[Chief31794]

I agree with everyone else, nothing short of spectacular. I love the color and the overall look is 1st rate.

Chief

[triage1998]

Dan that looks fantastic!

[Eaglestroker]

Shooter, I tried their oxblood for a customer this weekend. My project looks fuschia

[usmc0341]

That is awesome!!!!

[TwinOaks]

Yer killin' me with all the bird skin....

ONE more holster with Ostrich, mister, and I'm gonna have to try some.

[Shooter McGavin]

Yer killin' me with all the bird skin....

ONE more holster with Ostrich, mister, and I'm gonna have to try some.

[dickf]

The whole package looks perfect together. Very very well done!

You're the one who inspired me to try shark...I guess ostrich is next!

[TwinOaks]

This is soooo going to kill my budget.

[BEARDOG]

Another very nice exotic!

[renegadelizard]

I agree..awesome...like everyone else here, im motivated by your skill and your material and color choices..you've got quite an eye for this stuff...my budget wont allow to try and bird except for the legs..but i found some ostrich on cow that im gonna try...i know, it wont be the same, but i can afford to screw up on those until i can get real bird skin...

[Abram]

Beautiful combination and beautiflu work.

[JJLeatherworks]

Yea Shooter, you have that effect on all of us here.

Some 1911's I made this week with ostrich, elephant, and caiman.

[SooperJake]

This is soooo going to kill my budget.

Mike, I picked up the grab bag of brown ostrich from Springfield's. Some really nice looking and quite large pieces in the bag. Perfect for 6-8 trial holsters at least..plus some key fobs, knife sheaths, etc..

Jake

[JJLeatherworks]

Same here, all those 1911 holsters where made from grab bag pieces from Springfield's. Well except the caiman, those they sell as tails.