Flaring on round-toed holsters

Skeeter Lewis · April 22, 2011, 12:21:51 PM

Pards, I'm sure this has been asked before - but what's the best way to prevent the toe flaring out as the sewing line reaches it?

Marshal Will Wingam · April 22, 2011, 08:47:41 PM

I cut the folded side up slightly more than I would otherwise so the fold isn't as pronounced. Even at that it flares slightly but it isn't as noticeable. I also push the tip in slightly when I wet mold it to reduce the flare.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · April 22, 2011, 09:30:57 PM

Great example Will

KidTerico · April 22, 2011, 11:49:40 PM

Marshal great job on the toe. KT

Skeeter Lewis · April 23, 2011, 12:12:51 AM

Thanks Marshal. Prime carving. Skeet

Marshal Will Wingam · April 23, 2011, 10:59:07 AM

Thanks, pards.

bedbugbilly · April 23, 2011, 12:22:45 PM

Will - thanks much for the advice and photo - another one of those "priceless tidbits" I'm going to post in my leather notes! The holster is beautiful by the way! Thanks for some advice on something I'm sure has caused a lot of frustration for many of us!

Marshal Will Wingam · April 24, 2011, 12:08:15 PM

Those holsters were made for a pair of 4 3/4" SAA's. The pistols were replaced with a pair of 5 1/2" ones. All I did was open the toes and put a stitch back in the holes without pulling the sides together. With a slight wet molding, the holsters fit the new pistols and looked like they were made for them, still keeping the closed toe look.