The Half Flap

I was asked what holster I would make for my USFA Henry Nettleton, this was my first thought. I started to do a plain black military pattern but just couldn't do it. I've wanted to try this pattern for a long time but always dreaded the trial and error involved in designing the flap. I took design queues from both military and civilian versions. Sam Browne button instead of the usual keeper. The stamping pattern from page 74 of Packing Iron. I didn't really like the way the pattern on the original turned the corner at the top of the throat, so I used a rosette to facilitate the turn in the pattern. I had to wait until the holster was assembled and wet formed before I could finalize the design of the flap and stamp it out. Now that I have a completed pattern, the next one will have a more natural flow from the flap to the pouch. Chestnut brown with some aging effects. Decided to do a sewn toe plug as well. It turned out pretty good.













Page 74 of Packing Iron.

I have no idea. I thought it was weird at first but the more I look through Packing Iron, the more weird stuff starts to appeal to me. Been wanting to try something different, so I've been experimenting with veiners this year.

I placed the belt loop where I would for a Slim Jim. Top of the belt even with the rear of the cylinder.

Gordon said:

Gorgeous holster, I love the unique pattern and I have liked half flap holsters for 40+ years since I first tried them for pig hunting in California . Here is a picture of a George Lawrence #100 "Quick Flap" type I used to carry a Ruger 6 1/2" three screw flat top .44 Mag in . Mine is in a bottom holster drawer aster many hard, wet trips in my younger days .

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If you think about it, full and half flap holsters should really be a lot more popular. Not sure why they aren't.