Mexican loop question.

[Biscuit Joe]

I have made loop holsters, but never a true Mexican loop holster.
So this little question has been nagging at me lately.

How or what keeps the holster from riding up when the gun is drawn, on a true Mexican loop holster?

Thanks partners

B Joe .

[Cliff Fendley]

If they are worn like they most traditionally were with the belt snug they don't ride up too bad.

The style perfected by F.A. Meanea and today known as a Cheyenne holster locks the pouch in between the two loops with a bulge in the pouch main seam.

I love the "true" Cheyenne holsters. They were a truly thought out and perfected design, if made true they have a toe plug that keeps the toe of the pouch shaped so it doesn't collapse and slide up through the loop. They also have a partial welt at the trigger guard, that leaves a pocket that still helps grip but not so much that it can't slide out with a little snap draw.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Excellent explanation Cliff

    tEN wOLVES

[David Carrico]

Nice holster!

[Biscuit Joe]

Wow that was an excellent answer.
Thank you very much Mr. Cliff  Fendley. 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Cliff, that's a great explanation. Love that holster, too. Thanks.

[Cliff Fendley]

Thanks fellas.

When you observe you will notice time has taken the original western holster designs and modified them to suit things such as a certain look or form. It came to a point most don't study and learn to appreciate the thought that went into some of those original designs.

That may be part the reason Meanea's products are so collectable today. Thought was put into his products design for function. Other than some tooling or stamping, every feature and shape of the holster had a purpose.

 

[Shotgun Franklin]

If your holster does ride up, you can put one stitch through the back flap and the very back of the holster body just below where the bottom of the belt goes through. It can only be seen if you look at the back of the holster.

[KidTerico]

Cliff nice holster. Great answer. KT

[Harley Starr]

Great holster.

[Biscuit Joe]

Shotgun Franklin

If your holster does ride up, you can put one stitch through the back flap and the very back of the holster body just below where the bottom of the belt goes through. It can only be seen if you look at the back of the holster.

Thanks for the tip. 

B Joe

[GunClick Rick]

You got purty toes Cliff

[Biscuit Joe]

Cliff
you mentioned the
toe plug helping to keep the holster in place.

I am wondering, is the toe plug sewn in after the holster is forced through the loops, or before?

The holster you used for demonstration sure seems to be  a tight fit.
No doubt you have the method down for sure.
Thanks
B Joe

[Cliff Fendley]

I sew it all with the main seem with one thread. You have to open up the loop work a little to first get it started and work the holster through the loops. You always have to pretty much fold a holster to get it started through the loops, a holster with a toe plug holds it's shape better so it doesn't flatten or fold very easy.

[Highlander999]

Cliff, certainly a great looking holster, and I tend to agree with you...  The F.A. Meanea holsters and the other "Cheyenne" makers made some of the best looking/functional holsters out there.  Truly works of art and sound design.  I own one for my Colt 7 1/2, and it's the one "true to the West Holster" I have. I have other Mexican loop holster, but none have that "PACKING IRON" look.

Your holster really looks great!

[GunClick Rick]

Was dustin mine off yesterday~Yearly cleaning