Single Loop 'slinger Cross Draw

[SooperJake]

Finished this one last night. Is this a little more like what you were referring to with the trigger guard area? Also think my stamping is much crisper here(and yeah, my weave pattern isn't the norm).

I like it. It bends some of the "rules", and there ain't nothing wrong with doing that from time to time. I get a reptilian feeling from the basket weave without a boarder around it. Neat.

[DHopper]

Thanks again, gentlemen. Much appreciated feedback.

Been a long crazy last week with the holidays and a nice long ER visit for the misses; but I'm back at it finally. We're all fine and I'm ready to finish several orders and start new ones.

Here's a better yet example of my SAA holsters. This is for a 4 3/4" barrel as well. I semi-lined this one with suede(holster lined, but not the flap). I gave more of a gap between the stitch line and the stamping.

Whatcha think?

Edited November 29, 2012 by DHopper

[IngleGunLeather]

I think it's the best one yet Dave. I personally like the stamping in-set like that instead of butted up against the stitch line. I think you're making fast progress. If I could, I'd like to recommend this DVD set: http://smartflix.com...-Holster-Making

If you haven't seen or heard of this DVD set or John Bianchi, I'd highly recommend watching them and studying his work. I bought the DVD set and I often refer back to them.

Edited November 29, 2012 by CountryTrash

[DHopper]

Thanks CT. Just put those DVDs on my x-mas list from the misses. Looking forward to watching them.

[IngleGunLeather]

Thanks CT. Just put those DVDs on my x-mas list from the misses. Looking forward to watching them.

Anytime D.

[Driften]

Actually I bet you would really like http://smartflix.com/store/video/2664/Frontier-Holsters

Chuck Burrows makes some really nice traditional holsters and has some tips that would have improved yours some. I really enjoyed them. I have not watched the John Bianchi ones. He is an expert in the field also. I have ordered Bianchi's book "Blued Steel and Gun Leather" to read up on his experiences of designing and making holsters.

[ToddB 68]

Hi folks !

I'm just curious, what is the purpose of single, or Mexican-Style double loops on handgun holsters ?

My guess would be the loop(s) allow you to remove the gun and case w/o having to remove your entire gun belt. That way, the gun finish is protected. Are there other reasons ?

Seems like the Mexican style Double-Loop would be more secure, especially if you are toting a heavy-weight handgun.

Thanks for any replies you care to make !

ToddB68

[Treed]

During the years of the black powder guns the gun owners wore a belt with usually one holster, one knife and a cartridge box (this was for paper cartridges).

After the advent of metallic cartridges and very few pockets on clothing they filled the belts up with cartridge loops. The cartridge loops didn't allow the slim belt loops of the slim jim holsters to fit over the filled loops. The Mexican loop holster was result as the size of the belt loop now expanded and now provided more secure way to fasten the holster to the belt. The fastening of the holster to the flap with one, two or three loop slots is mostly style but the more loops on the body the more secure the holster body to the flap. This allowed the moving and removing of the holster with out taking the holster apart

[ToddB 68]

Bobby,

Thanks for your reply !

Not being familiar with the early western Slim Jim holster designs prior to the advent of the California and Mexican loop holsters, I had to read your reply over several times, but finally "connect-the-dots" and got a mental picture of what you were saying........then I went looking on the Internet and found the attached photo at this link: www.cochiseleather.com

ToddB 68