danfordman Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Hi, I am new, a greenhorn when it comes to leather crafts. I have an Old Ted Blocker Holster that's seen better days. In other words the seams are coming apart. I believe it is for a .22 Auto. and is similar in size and shape to a Kel Tec PF 9 (close but no cigar) I was thinking if I can reform the leather and then re-stich the seam where it has come apart I may be able to get it to fit the Kel Tec fairly snug and safe. My question is that even possible? I hate to get rid of the holster because the leather straps and holster are still in fairly good condition But have no other firearm that will fit the holster so if it can't be reformed it may not even be worth the effort to repair it. I am also considering using deer skin for the re*stitching because it is what I have on hand coupled with the fact I also have a leather punch. The question here is do I order an awl and thread or can I make a nice durable repair with the deerskin lace? I'm a newbie her but have a lot of vintage gun leather and old knifes that need sheaths so bear with me as I learn to use this site please. I added PIC's of the Ted Blocker I want to repair if I can reform it, Thanks Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Speaking from both experience and practicality, danfordman, I would just put that holster up somewhere and get a new one for the KelTec. 1: Someone, somewhere, someday, . . . may want that old Ted Blocker Holster (try selling it on Ebay), . . . as they have a "prize" pistol that would look wonderful in it. 2: You will NOT be able to re-work it to give you the satisfaction of a virgin piece of leather will give when made into a proper holster. The KelTec is "similar in size and shape", . . . but a 1911, a Beretta 92, and a Ruger P85 are all "similar in size and shape", . . . and the only thing you can carry them all three in successfully would be a plastic bag from Walmart. 3: THE single most important work of the holster is to keep your weapon secure, which means snug and tight, . . . which will not happen with used leather, . . . unless you put a flap, thumb break, or suicide strap on it. So all in all, . . . put it away and start fresh would be my advice. May God bless, Dwight Edited January 12, 2015 by Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
