A Slim Jim for the Colt Pocket models

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CraigC

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Here's a little Slim Jim crossdraw holster I just finished for a lefty with an 1862 Police model, pictured with my Uberti 1849 Pocket. Color is oxblood and it has that nice aged look that I seem to get without trying. Just a simple border stamping pattern. The belt is mine. I thought it turned out quite nicely. The owner can speak up if he wishes.

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Where did you find a pattern for the 1862 or did you make up your own pattern?

You do really nice work! Thanks for showing it.
 
Thanks! It's a little tricky at first but once you learn how much room to allow around the sixgun, it gets easier. I did recently make one for the Bearcat that turned out to be too small. If you can believe that. The little ones are trickier to make than the larger models.
 
I like the border stamping.
Simple, attractive, understated, not barbecue and definitely not something you'd see worn by the saggin' pants, grillz crowd.
I appreciate you taking on that job for me.
Now, I just need to get a belt that does it justice.

Hmm, which revolver do I want you to make a holster for next?
Maybe the Blackhawk.
Maybe the Single Six.
Maybe the Remington New Army.

I wear size 44 pants, BTW. Hint, hint.
PM me with a price for a belt. We can discuss width, etc.
You already know I want all my holsters and belts in oxblood.

CROSSDRAW?!?!?
I forgot that I asked you to make it crossdraw.
Thank God you remembered. I can wear it while wearing one of my others strong side.
 
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mykeal, that's exactly what I asked for, when Craig asked me what kind of stamping I wanted. I'm more of a "disappear into the background" guy than a "stand out" guy.
At least, that's what I try to be.
He knocked it out of the park. It looks even better than I'd imagined.
Once I get a good belt made, I may get him to make a holster that is a total barbecue gun holster.
I'll get him to make a matching holster for strong side carry with one of my other hog legs.
I've often thought of making my own holsters, but I never can find the time.
Plus, a man's got to know his limitations.
Sometimes, it's best to leave things up to those who have the talent.
My talents are in the field of repairing things. Never have been very creative or artistic, or good a making things.
So much for right brain=artistic theories.

I'm thinking a barbecue holster would be appropriate for my Single Six/Vaquerito .32 H&R. It's all shiny with factory fake ivory grips.

Hmm, what would be a good candidate for a strong side companion to this little crossdraw 62 Police holster?
Maybe a 51 Navy? A Colt .36 with a Colt .36 backup. I could see that.

Judging by the examples I've seen, I'm going to have to say that Craig is a very talented leatherworker.

I'm going to have to CC the Pocket Police in this holster.
It could be my backup to the GP100
 
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