First holster (not CAS)

crossdraw · March 17, 2008, 03:12:58 PM

well I finished my first holster for my kids 22 target pistol. I learned a lot and have started a shoulder holster for my Ruger NV. Next will be a Huckleberry rig for the Ruger.

cowboywc · March 17, 2008, 03:32:00 PM

Howdy Crossdraw
Nice job. Good lookin holster.
Keep up the work.
WC

Marshal Will Wingam · March 17, 2008, 03:55:55 PM

Nice holster, Crossdraw. Good molding you did on it. The trigger guard section should keep the pistol in nicely. Looks like the right amount of forward cant, too. Good work. Thanks for sharing.

outrider · March 17, 2008, 06:11:18 PM

Great looking holster for sure...what kind of "ray gun" is that

crossdraw · March 17, 2008, 10:06:48 PM

Thanks for the complements (you must have missed all the mistakes)

Quotewhat kind of "ray gun" is that

A Buck Rogers kind I think

I tried to talk the kid into a six shooter but.......Kids

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · March 18, 2008, 02:25:06 AM

HOWDY Crossdraw

will for your first holster you did real well , and each time you make one you will get better and better, can't wait to see your huckleberry rig , bring them on pard , we like pictures.

tEN wOLVES

Ace Lungger · March 18, 2008, 05:35:09 AM

Crossdraw, I am still working on my first one, I don't think mine will turn out as nice as yours did! Thats is a nice looking holster!!
You did a great job and there is a lot of sticthing you had to do!
It realy fits the gun nicely!
Great Job! Can't wait to see your next one!

Keep up the good work
ACE

santee · March 18, 2008, 07:40:16 AM

Crossdraw, really like that dye job. That's the dark brown I want on my first holster.
How long did it take you to sew all that?

Johnny McCrae · March 18, 2008, 01:58:26 PM

Howdy Crossdraw,

That is a beautiful job on your first Holster! Thanks for sharing this with us.

We all look forward to seeing your future projects.

crossdraw · March 18, 2008, 07:34:04 PM

Thanks again for the kind words.

I think I have about two hours in the stitching. I really like using a Dremel to make the stitching holes.

The dye is Tandy one step. I don't think I would use it on a holster again, especially one that got much use. It just sits on the surface and is easy to scratch through.

I want to try a light coat of Fibings oil "saddle tan" followed by a coat of oil on the next one.