holster, fit

[harpman]

wondering will the 73 colt 45 long colt replica.   fit in my Ruger Vaquero 44 mag holster, same size wise ?..I have a brother 800 miles away that wants a holster from me.

[Silver Creek Slim]

Yer Vaquero 44 Mag is bigger than a Colt clone. So, it will fit but might be a little loose. I wouldn't put the Colt clone in the holster and turn it upside down unless the thong is on the hammer. 

Slim

[harpman]

I better find a pattern somewhere.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Will Gormley has pattern sets that fit almost all. Pick the style you like and the set comes with patterns for all the common cowboy guns.

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/index.html

[harpman]

OK, I found one in some stuff I had....do you guys find that following the patterns exactly works best, I dont know if they tend to be smaller or larger...I like the vaquero one I made, kinda tight, then when molded it fit perfect. I found one pattern that says 45 colt frontier model, I take it thats the 73 model.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I usually make my patterns a slight bit tighter so I can mold them to be snug. It's easier, though, to mold a holster that is a little looser. That's personal preference. I suspect that the pattern you have is for the '73.

[Slowhand Bob]

If all else is equal with the pattern, lighter leather gives a looser fit and the Ghormley patterns recommend 8/9oz, I think.  I like to use a bit heavier leathers and fillers, even in 'old time' type patterns.  This is usually going to require a bit closer fitted patterns than the old orriginals used.  Commercial patterens are a great starting point but work with them to make them your own.  I have not tried it yet but Ghormley does have a new pattern out for a more modern design, one size fits all holster.  I do not remember the name off hand but it is a part of a Buskaderro pattern pack.