How do New Vaqueros fit in holsters made for Old Vaqueros?

[brenn]

I just saw a good deal on some Old Vaquero holsters, from a member, but I have New Vaqueros - would the holsters be way too loose, or useable?  Anybody tried the new guns in the holsters for the old ones?

[JohnsonBarr]

Only difference is the grip frame. NM a little smaller than OM. Should have no effect on holster size.

[jimbobborg]

Cylinders are wider, too, frame is taller.  The Old Vaqueros are the same size as NM Blackhawks and my Blackhawk  sure doesn't fit in the holsters for my EMF Hartfords.

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[Sagebrush Burns]

New Vaqueros should fit a bit loose in holsters for the original Vaquero which is a bit larger in the frame and cylinder.  Unless you need a snug fit, they should be just fine.  The only way to know for sure, of course, is a live teat.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I have only made holsters for myself, but I had to "ease" the pattern for an SAA/clone by enlarging the dimensions about 1/8 inch on both sides. There is about 1/4 inch more "wrap-around' required for the Old Vaquero. I have one New Model Vaquero which fits a SAA holster, only a bit snugger than a Colt or clone.

As mentioned above, an SAA/clone will drop into (and maybe out of!) an OMV holster. but the OMV is a VERY tight fit for a SAA holster.

Wetting an ill-fitting holster can work both ways. Make it bigger by inserting a rust-protected gun or dummy. Make it a bit smaller by letting it dry in a warm place. Either way, the leather will have to be re-conditioned afterwards. Lined or double thickness holsters are very difficult to alter.

Sometimes, depending on the pattern of holster, taking another line of stitches inside the original line might make a loose holster useful, but may not look too good.