Zea's Mexican Holsters

[264swedmoor]

I'm trying to get my hands on a Zea's C22 Ruger holster. Google is not delivering. Any ideas on where I can find one of these and...how much?

 

[Miguel Loco]

No help with google? They may be out of business. Do you have any other pics of it? What is it you like about that particular makers holsters?

 

[264swedmoor]

No, no help from Google. I'm sure the company is out of business by now. Absolutely zero hits online for the name or any combination of the name + descriptors. I've attached pics...

 

[Seedy Character]

eBay/western leather holsters

May not be As a brand, but very similar

Custom maker should be able to duplicate, if you are trying to match one.

 

[ECVMatt]

Here is some basic info:

http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=149802

It looks like the full name is Casa Zea. I think they are only available on Ebay and auction sites now.

I hope this helps,

Matt

 

[264swedmoor]

Great find Matt. Thank you.

 

[ECVMatt]

No problem! I learned some interesting history about a cool border town, before it was ruined by the cartels, and how Casa Zea was a major supplier of leather goods and tack for the surrounding area. I did find quite a few Case Zea holsters at places like esty, ebay, etc. I did not see any .22 caliber handgun holsters, mostly Colt SAA and 1911 stuff would would be appropriate for the time is was in operation. I also found some pretty cool bull whips, saddles, and other tack. Good luck with your search!

 

[gobsauce]

I remember them. My dad is used to buy his leather from there. Southern end of Juarez I think.

 

[Riomouse911]

That looks like a Tom Threepersons style, those are still out there if you have no luck finding the one you’re looking for.



Stay safe.

 

[Atavar]

I tend to avoid Mexican leather as I have found a lot of it to be salt cured and still leeches salt as a finished product.
It is a shame because there were some Mexican boots that I loved (Crown) but they sensed to crack and be short lived.

 

[gobsauce]

I tend to avoid Mexican leather as I have found a lot of it to be salt cured and still leeches salt as a finished product.
It is a shame because there were some Mexican boots that I loved (Crown) but they sensed to crack and be short lived.

Chrome tan, not salt cure. It means the same thing, but the terminology isn't quite right. Think of it like magazines and clips. Fundamentally the same thing, but different applications.

Salt cure, is like curing and egg yolk.

Chrome tan, is treating the leather with chromium salts.

I don't want to come off as an ass, just wanted to make sure you know what the right words.

 

[hawg]

Chrome tanned holsters will get loose and floppy, especially if you oil them. For holsters you want vegetable tanned. Some cheap Mexican leather is urine tanned. It will stink to high heaven if you get it wet.

 

[gobsauce]

Chrome tanned holsters will get loose and floppy, especially if you oil them. For holsters you want vegetable tanned. Some cheap Mexican leather is urine tanned. It will stink to high heaven if you get it wet.

I've never heard that, not in all my years travelling the republic. I'll just have to take your word.

If you're ever in Mexico city, make your way to Tezontepec, a Villa known for leather and hides. I bought a Peloguayo hide there, absolutely beautiful and warm.

 

[hawg]

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I've never heard that, not in all my years travelling the republic. I'll just have to take your word.

If you're ever in Mexico city, make your way to Tezontepec, a Villa known for leather and hides. I bought a Peloguayo hide there, absolutely beautiful and warm.

http://trekkerleather.com/leather-smells-bad

 

[gobsauce]

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http://trekkerleather.com/leather-smells-bad

Wow, you learn something every day! Thank you for informing me, @hawg .

 

[hawg]

Wow, you learn something every day! Thank you for informing me, @hawg .

There was a lot of talk about it on the SASS Wire several years ago. There was a company out of Mexico selling really cheap hand tooled leather rigs that were urine tanned. I can't remember the name of it now. Probably out of business anyway.

 

[Miguel Loco]

I've never heard that, not in all my years travelling the republic. I'll just have to take your word.

If you're ever in Mexico city, make your way to Tezontepec, a Villa known for leather and hides. I bought a Peloguayo hide there, absolutely beautiful and warm.

I bought some great veg tan out of Mexico. It was excellent stuff! Just like any other similar product......"CHEAP" usually equates to garbage. Pay a decent price and you get a decent product.

 

[Seedy Character]

Pancho: Jefe, what we do with this bull hide?

El Jefe: piss on it, gringos will buy anything.