Horse Shoulder Holster

[Josh Ashman]

Here is a horse hide shoulder holster I put together for a Ruger P95. It's basically a modified Jackass type rig with heavy influence by a post that Lobo made a while back. This is the first time I've used horse and it really seemed like a good choice for this type of set up.

Thanks for looking and thanks to Lobo for giving me a great starting place.

Best regards,

Josh

[Steve75]

Nice work. The marbling effect of the horse hide being dyed does make an interesting appearance. Once I have made a few holsters I think I will try using horse hide. What did you use to dye it?

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks Steve, that just two light coats of NF oil with a little saddle butter rubbed on to give it a finish.

Best regards,

Josh

[Frank]

Great looking rig. You can definitely see the Lobo influence. I really like the horsehide for concealed carry leather.

[Lobo]

_{Josh: I am flattered that you have taken the trouble to mention my design.}

_{Best regards.}

[Samalan]

Really nice job!

[D Fingers]

I don't like horse but I got to admit that you really made that look nice.

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks Frank & Samalan!

D Fingers, I really liked the horse for this application. It's light, stiff and from what I've seen and heard so far pretty dang durable. I'm hoping to make a personal concelead carry holster and try it out for a while myself before making any more for sale. Why don't you like it?

Lobo, just giving credit where it was due, thanks again for sharing your experience!

Best regards,

Josh

[D Fingers]

Thanks Frank & Samalan!

D Fingers, I really liked the horse for this application. It's light, stiff and from what I've seen and heard so far pretty dang durable. I'm hoping to make a personal concelead carry holster and try it out for a while myself before making any more for sale. Why don't you like it?

Josh

I dislike it so much that it would be easier for me to just say that I feel cow hide is superior in every point of comparison. The absolute worst feature of horse in my experience is that it does not hold its rigidity after formed and dried, like say a month down the road your retention is massively degraded. I find it silly that some holster makers are promoting horse as a premium product. They are up charging customers for materials that cost less, I find that a little bit disingenuous to put it nicely.

[Big O]

That's a beautiful rig.

I make them out of horsehide as well, oiled to bring out the patterns.

I've taken to using thick suede for the straps, though, for comfort.