After searching for a nice holster for my Ruger Old Army I finally decided to try to make one for myself.
I've never done any leatherworking before but I figured it might be something I'd enjoy...I was right!
I found there's a Tandy store not too far from me so I went up there, bought some leather and some tools et voila!
a hand-made-from-scratch, calfskin lined, custom fitted field holster for my favorite gun!
The outer layer is 8 ounce oak tanned cowhide and the inside is 2 ounce calf and hand stitched throughout. Though there are a few mistakes I'm quite happy with the outcome... especially since it's my first attempt.
I went a little overboard buying leather so I plan to keep busy making several more holsters this winter. Come spring, maybe I'll have a custom holster for every pistol I own.
Here's some pics.
I've never done any leatherworking before but I figured it might be something I'd enjoy...I was right!
I found there's a Tandy store not too far from me so I went up there, bought some leather and some tools et voila!
a hand-made-from-scratch, calfskin lined, custom fitted field holster for my favorite gun!
The outer layer is 8 ounce oak tanned cowhide and the inside is 2 ounce calf and hand stitched throughout. Though there are a few mistakes I'm quite happy with the outcome... especially since it's my first attempt.
I went a little overboard buying leather so I plan to keep busy making several more holsters this winter. Come spring, maybe I'll have a custom holster for every pistol I own.
Here's some pics.
