My first project - completed

Long Juan · June 26, 2011, 05:40:01 PM

I started work on my holster project about a week ago and finished it today. Spent LOTS of time before that reading, watching video, lurking here, etc. Holster is for my 1849 Pocket Pistol. Used 6/7 oz leather because of relatively small size of gun. Pics below. "LJM" stands for Long Juan Maker. It's my poor man's maker's mark. Holster will hang nearly vertical from my left suspender - cross draw. Snap is not period correct, but will help attaching and detaching from my suspender. Toe plug was the only real problem I had. I started with two thicknesses of the 6/7 oz leather, but had trouble getting the awl through the plug. Ended up using single thickness 8/9 oz, which is not sturdy enough. I am nevertheless pleased with the result overall, learned lots and will do better next time. Next planned project is a screw knife sheath, also to hang on my suspender - probably not at the same time. Thanks to all here who knowingly and unknowingly gave me help.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · June 26, 2011, 05:50:19 PM

LJ, beautiful job pardner, it looks good and should serve it purpose well, looking forward to seeing your next project, thanks for sharing with us.

tEN wOLVES

Pappy Hayes · June 26, 2011, 07:26:12 PM

Nice looking holster. I like the color

Marshal Will Wingam · June 26, 2011, 11:42:52 PM

LJ, that looks good. Congrats. It'll be nice to see your next project. Thanks for the pics.

Johnny McCrae · June 27, 2011, 06:45:04 AM

Howdy LJ,

Very nice work especially for a first Holster. Look forward to seeing your future projects.

santee · June 27, 2011, 07:22:41 AM

Great work! Something to be proud of.

KidTerico · June 27, 2011, 08:27:27 AM

LJ very nice looking holster. Wear it with PRIDE. KT

Long Juan · June 27, 2011, 09:09:17 AM

Thanks much for your kind remarks.

As noted by many others, this is a great forum and a great group of people!

TwoWalks Baldridge · June 27, 2011, 10:51:20 AM

Long Juan, the finished product shows some great craftsmanship but also a good deal of imagination. Look forward to seeing a picture of this rig being worn. Amazing first project.

Wolf Tracker · June 27, 2011, 04:26:31 PM

Long Juan great job on the holster Looking forward to seeing more.

Chuck 100 yd · June 29, 2011, 09:29:45 AM

Good job pard. Keep it up!!

Drayton Calhoun · June 29, 2011, 10:06:25 AM

Simple, clean, very professional looking, great job Juan!

Irish Dave · July 01, 2011, 11:21:53 AM

Juan:

Great looking first project. It's simple, clean and has an authentic period look. Those are all good things in my book.
Congrats.