Sewn, Open or Plugged Toes

[Trailrider]

I have to agree for a daily use holster. I remember as a kid on the ranch, it's easy for your feet to go out from under you just walking downhill on a cow trail. Sat down hard more than a few times. An open toe is an invitation for mud or a stick to get jammed in there.

I do not like open toe holsters at all!  I have and will make them at a customer's request, so long as the end of the holster extends at least 1/2" beyond the muzzle of the seated gun. I will NOT make an open-end holster for use in the field, such as my #96x series of hunting holsters, however!  When you have slid down as many mountains or sat down in a snow drift, you do not want the possibility of getting dirt, mud or snow in the muzzle! When I make an open-end holster, solely at a customer's request, I make sure they understand that I do not assume any liability for muzzles plugged up with dirt, mud or snow!

Plugged ends are more time-consuming to do, hence, slightly more costly, but are certainly appropriate for many styles of holsters, including military. The sewn-round ends are appropriate for a particular style.  The holster then needs to be wet-formed so the muzzle can extend properly to the end of the holster body.   

[Marshal Will Wingam]

As an alternative to the toe plug, I like the sewn toe. It's a different look and just as secure as a toe plug.

[Capt Quirk]

That is a good looking toe Will. I need to up my game some.

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[Cliff Fendley]

THAT IS SO FRIGGING ANNOYING!!

I really wanted to gander Cliff's Plug Toe holster again.  Oh NO.  Those Ass Hats at Photo Bucket are holding it hostage.  What TRIPE!!

I guess I need to figure out some other way of posting photos.

[Silver_Rings]

Marshal I like the look of that to, I will have to give it a try. I want to make some slim Jim holsters and this should fit them just right.

SR

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I guess I need to figure out some other way of posting photos.

Just upload them directly to the post. Here's how to do it:

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,15416.0.html

Marshal I like the look of that to, I will have to give it a try. I want to make some slim Jim holsters and this should fit them just right.

SR

It's a good way to go if you don't like to do toe plugs. It's also historically correct if you like them that way. I like the way it looks as well as the function. If you want to put tie-downs on them (not necessarily historically correct but sometimes necessary), punch two holes on the back prior to stitching the holster. Then feed the leather thong through when it's assembled.