Leathersmiths.....show us yer stuff, (#1) THIS THREAD IS NOW CLOSED

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's a good looking holster, Outrider. I like the way you reflect the Arc on the strap at both ends. It makes for a nice, balanced holster. Good work, there. Be sure to post one with the US on it, when you make one. That would look great with a basket weave on it, too. Thanks for the pics.

[kid sheleen]

Man Outrider.  That's some sweet work.  Outstanding!

By the by,  I don't think I'll be doing anymore of that fancy stuff for a long time, but I'll send you the pattern and you can make one.

Ace,  I don't have a problem feeding you, but are you potty trained?  I don't think I could go through that again.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy Outyrider

       Well done Pard , I like your use of the seeder on your border, I did this myself on my last holster , it just gives it a nice and a little different look, your pattern is also nice and looks to fit the 1911 real well, your finish is nice and rich and not overly shinny, good color too.


                                                      tEN wOLVES 

[Ace Lungger]

  Outrider,
  You I like that the best so far I know you and that won't be the last of them! great design and nice color!1
Thanks For sharing!!
ACE

[outrider]

Thanks for the compliments..I was basically looking for comments on the design and if any of you felt there were changes in order.

Johnny,  the color is Feibings Mahogany dye.

In most cases I don't like real shiny finishes  the seal coat is Tan Kote and I may put on one or two applications of neutral shoe polish to give it a little sheen.

Ace,  your right about additional ones..I have already sold three of them and have two more on the work bench.  At least now I have two versions that they can choose from.  I am also working on versions without the cross strap and without a skirt.  That way I can then offer six different configurations of the same basic holster.

[cowboywc]

Howdy Kid
That is a great lookin rig. Nice job.
WC

[cowboywc]

Howdy Outrider
That's a sharp lookin holster
WC

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Outrider,

Another great job from your workshop! A well thought out design and beautiful looking finish. Many thanks for sharing your work with us.

[Black Powder]

... a gift for my son who's coming home from college this weekend and I wanted to have it ready to give him for his B-day. 

What the heck you gonna make when he graduates?   

Was lookin' forward to seein' the finished project.  Great work and gift.

BP

[HorsePen Henry]

Howdy Pards,

I have again re-designed the western style 45 ACP holster.  Instead of a recurve at the throat I have done an arc.  So far this has been well received by the Wild Biunch shooters.  But I wanted some input from my favorite critics     I have also finally found my "US" impression stamp an the next holster will have the cross strap with the "US" logo on it.

Well...that cinches it. I guess I am gonna have to get me one a them Colt 45 auto loadin' pistols. That is a real nice traditional holster fer a modern shootin' iron. Nice work neighbor!!!

Thumbs up,

X Horse Pen

[HorsePen Henry]

Alright, Compadres,  I've been working my fingers to the bone all week to finish the eagle buscadero belt because it's a gift for my son who's coming home from college this weekend and I wanted to have it ready to give him for his B-day.  Here's the pics!

Hey Kid,
That is one fine piece a work. While yer makin' everbody else one I'll take mine with a bear sittin' in a van. 
Cheers,
X Horse Pen

[HorsePen Henry]

got these bird wings finished today they are based on J.S.Collins spur straps, Don

Hi Don,

Those are fine lookin' straps. I don't even see anything wrong with 'em at all. Absolutely fine example of old timey spur straps. I tend to be a traditionalst myself. Dern nice!!!

I'll send ya my address just in case ya git tired of 'em. 

Keep the good stuff a comin',
X Horse Pen

[Don101]

finished this Olive Pattern today, Don

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Looks good, Don. Nice use of the olive skirt with that kind of a border design. Nice work, pard.

[HorsePen Henry]

The Marshall is right on target. Fine piece a work Don!!!

X Horse Pen

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

finished this Olive Pattern today, Don

  Don, " Well Done for sure " beautiful work, I really like your borders and the use of the flower stamp.


                                           tEN wOLVES 

[Ace Lungger]

Howdt Don, i will have to agree with everything has been said, that is a beatufull holster, and love the layuout!
Later
ACE

[Dalton Masterson]

Very very very nice Don!!! I love the use of the floral stamps, and the spots. DM

[Irish Dave]

Nice job all around, Don.

[outrider]

Don,

Well done.  I particularly like the color.  Fantastic looking holster.