New Holster for 'The Outlaw' .45

[Tinker Pearce]

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.


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.


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.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

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...

tEN wOLVES 

[Capt Quirk]

Simple, and unassuming. Nice.

[Professor Marvel]

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

[Marshal Will Wingam]

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

[Tinker Pearce]

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.

[Johnny McCrae]

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

[Silver_Rings]

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

SR