Stetson912 Report post Posted December 6, 2018 This project was fun, it's a Mexican loop holster and belt for my nephew. It is for a little cap gun I got for him. He is 5 and like playing pretend and stuff so, I thought this could help with that. Let me know what you think. The pics show the holster still wet and I'll just do a wax finish on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted December 6, 2018 I reckon he'll love it! I'll bet all his friends will want one too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 6, 2018 I hope he does. Good way to get rid of that cheap skirting too, that stuff is fuzzy and hard to work with. Not much of an it left though now haha. I'm thinking I might add a hammer thong too. Just cuz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Sweet! He'll love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Lucky nephew with an Unc who just made him a real cowboy gun holster. He'll be all set up to catch those dastardly piggy-bank robbers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 36 minutes ago, fredk said: Lucky nephew with an Unc who just made him a real cowboy gun holster. He'll be all set up to catch those dastardly piggy-bank robbers Or be the one robbing them... I wouldn't put it past him... He can cause some mischief I reckon. It is really over built tho, 10/12 oz saddle skirting for all of it haha. The little cap gun only weighs a few ounces hahaha although that's unloaded... We all know how heavy them 8 shot ring caps can get... Might add a gram or two! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 7, 2018 umm, are ya gonna make an ammo pouch for them 8 shot cartyriges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, fredk said: umm, are ya gonna make an ammo pouch for them 8 shot cartyriges? I hadn't thought too but that sounds like a good idea! Just a little box type thing to stuff a bunch into? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Well no decent cowboy is gonna go around with only 8 shots. He's gonna need a lot more for those gunfights. Have you any conchos? put a star one on the pouch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 I don't, I wish I did. I will have to figure out how to make a pouch for those caps now haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Up to you how far you wanna go; I'd make a simple one. One big back piece which includes the front flap. A bit of a welt and one front piece. The flap part of the back comes over the top and is held closed by a Sam Brown stud. One wide-ish bit on the back for the belt to slip thru. The belt loop can be riveted on. Using soft leather for the front it'll stretch enough to hold a whole bunch of 8 round caps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted December 7, 2018 What a GREAT uncle!! That's SOoooo cool, especially for a 5yo. It's something he'll appreciate more and more as the years go by - it looks sturdy enough to stand up to a rambunctious kid! LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Lucky boy! I didn't realize you could still buy cap guns. How'd they let that slip through? I fondly remember my Fanner 50's. Now, there was some firepower! Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 10 hours ago, fredk said: Up to you how far you wanna go; I'd make a simple one. One big back piece which includes the front flap. A bit of a welt and one front piece. The flap part of the back comes over the top and is held closed by a Sam Brown stud. One wide-ish bit on the back for the belt to slip thru. The belt loop can be riveted on. Using soft leather for the front it'll stretch enough to hold a whole bunch of 8 round caps. I'll have to use a strap or snap as I don't have any sort use. But I think the construction is a good method. 31 minutes ago, alpha2 said: Lucky boy! I didn't realize you could still buy cap guns. How'd they let that slip through? I fondly remember my Fanner 50's. Now, there was some firepower! Jeff It isn't full size and probably not as good as they used to be. I bought it on Amazon haha. 5 hours ago, JazzBass said: What a GREAT uncle!! That's SOoooo cool, especially for a 5yo. It's something he'll appreciate more and more as the years go by - it looks sturdy enough to stand up to a rambunctious kid! LOL! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Stetson912 said: I'll have to use a strap or snap as I don't have any sort use. But I think the construction is a good method. Maybe use a slit and a big button or wood toggle - easier for wee hands. . . . and quicker cos yer cowboy haz gotta get to his ammo quick afore he's a deader edit; PS. I think I'll knock one up tonite or tomorrow, jus cos I wanna. Edited December 7, 2018 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Awesome, I'm going to o do the same. I think it's a good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 7, 2018 41 minutes ago, Stetson912 said: Awesome, I'm going to o do the same. I think it's a good idea. I'll be making to the pattern I suggested but it'll be fancy cos I'll do it as a holster for my new cell phone Off to sort out the leather now. . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Awesome, I'd like to see it when you're done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Now you kNOW where that little fella is headed every time he gits a new shootin' iron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted December 7, 2018 Did the same for my nephew this past summer. Straight outta stohlman book! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Very cool clintock. Yeah, I'm afraid you're right jls haha. But that's ok with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Q Report post Posted December 17, 2018 Ha, very AWESOME !!!! I have two nephews that are huge fans of guns n holsters. One of my brothers is SO anti gun, but my nephew(he's 4) was just in awe when he saw me with my gun holstered on my side. My other nephew(5), I made a lil rifle sling his daddy is a huge hunter and a forest fire fighter so no biggie with him. I'm making a couple holsters for Christmas for them. Thanks for this post, it's just too cool !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Eddie Q said: Ha, very AWESOME !!!! I have two nephews that are huge fans of guns n holsters. One of my brothers is SO anti gun, but my nephew(he's 4) was just in awe when he saw me with my gun holstered on my side. My other nephew(5), I made a lil rifle sling his daddy is a huge hunter and a forest fire fighter so no biggie with him. I'm making a couple holsters for Christmas for them. Thanks for this post, it's just too cool !!! I'm sorry your brother is weird hehe, nah I'm just teasing. To each their own I suppose. I'm sure your nephews will love their own rig. They'll be out catching bandits.... Or robbing stagecoaches... In no time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted December 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stetson912 said: I'm sorry your brother is weird hehe, nah I'm just teasing. To each their own I suppose. I'm sure your nephews will love their own rig. They'll be out catching bandits.... Or robbing stagecoaches... In no time! Haha...just don't say he'll be playing "Cowboys and Indians". Current "PC" is truly ridiculous! I was clandestinely hoping that the "Redskins" would change their name to the "Washington Rednecks"....wonder what would be said about that, by those who need crayons and puppies in their "safe space". ...ah, but I'm just spewing. Never mind. LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
