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CAS TOPICS => The Leather Shop => Topic started by: Tinker Pearce on October 20, 2017, 10:12:27 AM

Title: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Tinker Pearce on October 20, 2017, 10:12:27 AM

I tend to pack a handgun while deer hunting since there's a fair bit of pucker-brush on the land I hunt, and this year I took 'The Outlaw' .45. It's a handy gun that I shoot well, and a mid-range 200gr. RNFP will do just fine for the local Blacktails at close range.
(https://i.imgur.com/a9zxgEn.jpg)

I had to use a holster that wasn't made for the gun, and while it worked OK it was too long and not a perfect fit so I decided it was time for it to have it's own. I worked on this between other projects and finished it yesterday. It's a simple no-frills western holster of un-lined 7-8oz. tooling leather and the double-needle whip-stitch on the edges is done in #7 linen cord. It's dyed British Tan and Dark Brown and finished with Fiebing's Carnauba cream wax. The traditional hammer-spur thong holds the gun securely but is easily removed to draw the gun. It rides high on the belt and I can sit without the muzzle of the holster hitting the bench- or chair or whatever. I carry it at 4-o'clock on the belt behind my hunting knife and the 4" Case spey-blade folder that I use for skinning.
(https://i.imgur.com/MhO56Ii.jpg)

I'm pretty happy with how this has come out, and will be giving it a try in the field next time I go out.

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 20, 2017, 06:34:29 PM

Nice gun, and you did a very nice job on the holster, it should serve your needs well, some times it's just easier to make things the way we want them, well done pard... 8)

tEN wOLVES  ;D

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Capt Quirk on October 20, 2017, 06:53:28 PM

Simple, and unassuming. Nice.

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Professor Marvel on October 20, 2017, 07:17:31 PM

My Dear Tinker -

nicely done, a well executed classic design. do you wear it straight lr canted?

but I now must ask, when are you going to build "The InLaw" ?

yhs
prof marvel

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 20, 2017, 07:20:10 PM

Thumbs-up, TP. That shorty .45 is a fine pistol and deserves a fine holster. Nice job.

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Tinker Pearce on October 20, 2017, 09:54:44 PM

Quote from: Professor Marvel on October 20, 2017, 07:17:31 PM

My Dear Tinker -

nicely done, a well executed classic design. do you wear it straight lr canted?

but I now must ask, when are you going to build "The InLaw" ?

yhs
prof marvel

Straight up and down at about 4 O'clock, right behind my hunting knife and case folder.

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 22, 2017, 09:32:29 AM

Quote

Nice gun, and you did a very nice job on the holster, it should serve your needs well, some times it's just easier to make things the way we want them, well done pard...

TW hit the nail on the head... my sentiments excactly

Title: Re: New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45
Post by: Silver_Rings on October 24, 2017, 10:59:34 PM

I like it, nice functional holster, perfect for hunting. 

SR