Mexican Loop for a Dragoon

[Smokey Dave]

I haven't posted in a while, so I thought I'd show my latest creation.

One of my Dragoons was without a holster, and we can't have that! So I made this one for it. I made my own pattern and I think it turned out well. Here's the leather cut out and all the stamping and cutting done.




I wanted it black, so I used vinegaroon on it and finished it with oil. I used white stitching because I like the contrast.





It's pretty simple, not too flashy. I think it'll serve me well.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Very nice! Looks like a good pattern, Dave. That dragoon should be right at home in it. Good work.

[Holsterguy]

Nice!

[Smokey Dave]

Thanks fellas!

[Johnny McCrae]

Very nice! That's a perfect design for that Dragoon.

[Rube Burrows]

I like it. Good looking pattern and the gun looks right at home in it.

[Smokey Dave]

Thanks again fellas.

It's very satisfying making things for yourself.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Thanks again fellas.

It's very satisfying making things for yourself.

You got that right, pard!

You get exactly what you want, too.

[Johnny McCrae]

Especially when someone asks "where did you buy the great looking holster?" and you can reply "I made it myself".

[Rube Burrows]

Especially when someone asks "where did you buy the great looking holster?" and you can reply "I made it myself".

Yeah, that sure is a good feeling. 

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Nice work Pard, and thanks for sharing

tEN wOLVES 

[Trailrider]

Especially when someone asks "where did you buy the great looking holster?" and you can reply "I made it myself".

Be very careful about saying that! Over 50 years ago, I made a holster for myself. My section OIC asked the same question, and when I made the same reply, asked me to make one for his 2nd Gen Colt's Buntline Special, which I did. (About 8 years ago, I asked him if he still had it, and he said he still wore it while walking around his farm. Sadly, he has since "crossed the Divide")
I had someone else ask the same question in 1975, and I wound up registering my trade name with the state.  When I got laid off from my primary aerospace job in '89, I turned my hobby into a business. When you make them for yourself or a friend once in awhile, it is fun.  When it is you profession, it is work! Be careful, who sees your handiwork, Pard.  I got enough competition out there as it is.
Seriously, very nice job!
Stay well and safe!

[Johnny McCrae]

When you make them for yourself or a friend once in awhile, it is fun.  When it is you profession, it is work

That's very true.

[Cliff Fendley]

Good work