A new project

[Slowhand Bob]

Guys, I am very sorry but I have never been able to figure how to git pictures on here.  I am even just now trying to learn to put them on my little personal spot.  But fer what it is worth, this is a new pair of them gamer holsters I been fretting over and think the design is pretty close to what I was looking for.  As I mentioned in an earlier post it is possible to do most of the weird stuff without metal or plastics, these things kick the butts out so far that a pard is apt to take flight.  The Chicago screw break down, seen on back view, would allow them to be used on a Buskydero belt, if so desired.  Anyone recognize the base 'pattern' from which this design grew??     I hope the link will work.   http://home.comcast.net/~gakracker/site/?/page/NEW_LEATHER_/

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That looks pretty darn good, Bob. I like the two-tone finish. Clean looking rig. The cartridge slides look really useful. Nice work, there.

[Gun Butcher]

 Really good work Bob, I also like the two-tone look. They look like they would be faster than I am by a mile.

[Slowhand Bob]

Thanks Marshall but I jist put them doo-dads on the belt fer artistic fill.  I personally like the Upper belt style cartridge carry.  I want to try and make one before the next match BUT there in lies my problem.  To get straps that will fit around the big part of me belly requires a hide from one of the few really giant sized water buffaloes left in deepest darkest Africa.  One more fried chicken a day and I will have to change over to elephant hide belts.

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Bob,

Great job on your rig! It looks like you put a lot of careful thought into the design. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[cowboywc]

Howdy Bob
Good lookin rig. Those should do the trick.
WC

[Ace Lungger]

That is a mighty fin looking rig there Bob,
I will agree as stated above I like the two tone look !!

Thanks for Sharing your mighty fine work there!
That allways help me keep going!

ACE

[Slowhand Bob]

Thanks for the replies.  This project split on me about a week ago and sort of went in two directions.  The ones shown being heavy 14oz lined leather while the other pattern became basically a two piece pattern with an attached belt loop replacing the skirt.  Since the attached belt loop on that model is also a drop loop they appear pretty similar to the ones pictured but allow more consevative use of ones leather.  The wife is after me to stay out of the shop for a spell but if the chance presents itself I will try and show you guys the workings of a demented mind.  Oh, since I got no guesses as to the roots of these designs, they are just a couple of generations removed from our good friend Will Ghormleys Hollywood Holsters.  You just start with one good pattern and trim a bit here and add a small change there until the baby no longer even resembles the father.   

[Patrick Henry Brown]

Bob:

I really like the looks of your rig. One thing that caught my eye is what appears to be a belt flap secured by the Chicago Screw on the holster flap. I had not thought of that, but the separate flap would eliminate the problem I have on my fancy rig of the holsters rising when I draw my pistols. I may just modify my rig today and try it out. Thanks!

[Slowhand Bob]

Preacher, the flap is a totally sewn in addition with the two screws only function being to lock the skirt to the holsters main pouch.  The screws probably should have actually been rivets but I assembled them this way in the unlikely event that they might get put on a Buscadero belt later.  As mentioned earlier, my favorite style of holsters are the California Slim Jims so I am not sure how long I will suffer through these contraptions!!!!

[JD Alan]

Very nice work Bob, the pictures are great. I've never been svelt, but this last year put on some girth due to insulin use. It has affected my ability to reholster like I want to, so I've been trying to find a way to kick the holsters out.

Can you explain that piece of leather inside the loop: How it's attached and how it helps?

The shotgun and cartridge slides look great. Are they your design as well?

Do I understand correctly that these are made with 14 oz leather?

I love the whole look, including the two tone, so thanks for sharing and inspiring, JD  

[Patrick Henry Brown]

Bob:

I just got through sewing in two inside flaps and wow! What a difference. Things stay put now! Thanks for posting. I'll incorporate that mod into all my skirted holsters from now on.

[JD Alan]

Hey Clint, can you explain that in terms even I can understand I don't know what you did, but I want that result.

[Patrick Henry Brown]

Hey Clint, can you explain that in terms even I can understand I don't know what you did, but I want that result.

JD:

I just cut two pieces of 3/16" leather about 1 1/4" wide. Since my holsters are canted forward, I cut the top and bottom of each strip at an angle to match the upper fold of the skirt. I marked my stitches (two rows top and bottom) just wide enough to allow my 2 1/2" wide belt to pass through. I then drilled my holes and stitched the pieces on the inside of the folded skirt so that they lie underneath the holster, but inside the skirt. A little dye and seal and then relaced the holster body back to the skirt. No real problem at all. My holsters are held to the skirt by outer loops that are laced to skirt. That's probably about as clear as mud. If you still can't visualize what I'm saying, reply here and I'll try and post some pictures in a separate post for you. I don't want to hijack Bob's thread.

[JD Alan]

Boy to I feel dumb, because I'm not figuring out what's going on. If you were willing to email me some photos I would sure appreciate it

jeffdorothy@pastor.com  (Dorothy's the last name)

Thanks much, I do appreciate it, JD

[Slowhand Bob]

Not at all preacher, I had to rush the wife to the hospital earlier today and am just now getting home (close to midnight).  Seems she has gall stones and a bit of infection so they will keep her overnight and perform surgery tomorrow or Wednesday.  I had taken more pictures of other holsters along these same lines right before the wife needed to leave.  Give me a day or so to get things in order and I will show you all I have on related projects to date.  One is really simple and has a lot to offer for little outlay of materials or time.

[JD Alan]

I'm sorry to hear about your wife, Bob. Gallstones can be incredibly painful. I pray she does well and finds some relief. Thanks for taking time to respond, I appreciate it. JD

[Slowhand Bob]

Thank you JD.  Its Tuesday evening and still no surgery yet so unless something comes up later I will try to get some pictures uploaded to my computer tonight.  I can link them as I did the first ones but if the old instructions are still around on how to put them on the post I will try thet again.

[Corkscrew Tom]

Good looking rig Slowhand! Nice color contrast.
Corkscrew Tom

[Slowhand Bob]

Both of these are actually made using the Slim Jim construction techniques but in a modern design format.  The black holster turned out to be a right pretty little holster but has little real benefit, in my opinion.  It is made from 8/9oz leather and fits the Old Model Ruger Vaquero.  With the main purpose of the exercise being a nice pattern that would save leather and offer quick and easy construction it failed the rest.  The chestnut model is an animal of a different nature.  This was patterned for the Colt size guns using 8/9oz leather.  The beauty of this little pattern is that it can save leather, by using smaller pieces, while rendering an attractive but simple holster design.  I think there is enough showing in the photographs to tell their simple stories.                                                            
http://home.comcast.net/~gakracker/site/?/page/NEW_LEATHER_2/