just started

Missouri Half Breed · January 26, 2010, 10:19:27 PM

Ive just got started making holsters and compleat rigs there not as good as a lot of what i see posted but i thought id see if i can get some tips from you pros. all comments are welcome.

Missouri Half Breed · January 26, 2010, 10:22:32 PM

forgot one

Marshal Will Wingam · January 26, 2010, 11:35:08 PM

Nice work, MHB. You're getting the hang of it. That black rig with the concho and spots looks really clean. The skirted holster is good, too. For my taste, I'd put a little more skirt at the top but that's just preference. Good work.

Kid Terico · January 26, 2010, 11:42:25 PM

MHB rigs are looking good. The only thing I can say to get better just keep practicing, at least thats what I do. KT

Johnny McCrae · January 27, 2010, 01:23:36 AM

Howdy MHB,
Well I'd say you have a great start. That is a real nice variety of Leather work you have done there. As KT said, just keep practicing. We look forward to seeing your future projects.

cowboywc · January 27, 2010, 03:22:05 AM

Howdy MHB
Keep it up, you're doing fine.
WC

Dave Cole · January 27, 2010, 07:38:14 AM

Can't agree with my pards more, looks good and just keep at it.Dave

JD Alan · January 27, 2010, 09:44:08 AM

Boy, for just starting you're doing a bang up job. Thanks for sharing your work, keep it up! JD

Missouri Half Breed · January 27, 2010, 10:06:16 AM

This is my first time designing a holster from drawing it out on papper without a pattern and its a auto at that i made it for a young man at work. i dont like autos as it goes except for the 1911 but at least it pays for my leather to make cowboy holsters

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · January 27, 2010, 10:13:45 AM

Very nice MHB, you have talent, this 1911 holster is a dandy, keep up the good work pard, we'll be looking forward to your next project,

tEN wOLVES

outrider · January 27, 2010, 03:09:54 PM

That auto holster looks really great..keep at it...practice makes perfect...so they say...welcome aboad MH Breed

Tricky Trina · January 27, 2010, 06:00:49 PM

Looking good, Bro..... can't wait ta git out yonder ta see y'all and FINALLY git ta shoot wid ya! Is there somewhere out there MM and I can practice some long range before we go to Land Run?

Missouri Half Breed · January 27, 2010, 07:08:58 PM

tricky Trina yes there is a rifle range we can use

Wiley Desperado · January 27, 2010, 11:43:53 PM

Howdy MHB, very nicely done gun leather there cowboy stay with it you've certainly got talent. HMMMM "just started" I ran into a guy in a pool hall back in the 60's used that line relieved me of twenty dollars as I recall.

Easy now don't go slappin leather... just kidding!

Wiley

MontanaSlick · January 28, 2010, 12:02:47 AM

MHB, do I see hand stitching on yer leather? Mighty fine leather ya did up Pard.

We want to see more.

Ah, my leather back order just came in, it's back to Fun Time.

Had to re-work my Blackbeauty rig, been 5 yrs. since I made it. Not bragging but I lost some weight and had to take it in a few inches. It's still looking like new yet, and yes I do use it.

First place on the bottom Slick

Missouri Half Breed · January 28, 2010, 12:21:20 AM

Yes sir i sew everything by hand dont own one of those new fangled machines, thanks to Missouri Marshal i got one of those wheels to make stitching marks so when i make holes they finley come out right. before i was trying to match with a ruler boy was that a job. (no kidding)

Slowhand Bob · January 28, 2010, 08:26:19 AM

I really like your work and actually disagree with the Marshall on the skirts. Due to the fact that carving and stamping are weak points for me I like to keep the extra expanse down as much as possible, if it shows it needs ornamentation!

MontanaSlick · January 28, 2010, 09:02:23 PM

Quote from: Missouri Half Breed on January 28, 2010, 12:21:20 AM
Yes sir i sew everything by hand dont own one of those new fangled machines, thanks to Missouri Marshal i got one of those wheels to make stitching marks so when i make holes they finley come out right. before i was trying to match with a ruler boy was that a job. (no kidding)

Keep on a hand stitching Pard, it's the cowboy way, a horse kin only haul so much ya know.

TV? I bet ya do fast draw at the scene changes. Works for me, with a thick carpet.

MS

Missouri Half Breed · January 29, 2010, 05:49:51 AM

MS you been watchen me Ha you know it i pratcice fast draw in the mirror all the time i used to be perty dam fast (not braggen) well guse just a little, but i quit kocken out of the holster due to shooting the side out of my boot i now have it out pointerd and down range before fan firing yea i know its not allowed in the matches. but ive been reading on the foeum about a few pards that are shooting from the hip one of you range rros tell me is that alowed caus i can hit from the hip ive done it for yrs, the say they call it outlaw style is it sass leagle?

Slowhand Bob · January 29, 2010, 11:18:34 AM

I have not seen it done in years but have seen where some are wanting it to be offered as a separate class. Years ago it used to be written into stages occasionally as a requirement. Unless I have missed a rules change it is allowed BUT as you have pointed out, it does offer a bit more opportunity for the unpracticed to make a dangerous mistake.