Holster makers??

[tomme boy]

Anyone here make leather pistol holsters. I am looking to get on for one of my pistols.

[Jr.]

I dont anymore but I have a few lying around what do you have?

[tomme boy]

CZ 75 compact. I have a IWB 1911 holster. It almost fits, but the trigger guard is deeper on the grip than a 1911.

[sidecarmike]

I was going to recommend this guy, http://bigriverleather.com/ . His are as good as anything you will see. Unfortunately his website says he is working on orders from Jan. 2012. Used to take about 6 to 8 months. I guess I told too many people.

[Jr.]

Not sure if I have anything like that but I'll look its been a while since I made any

[Charley]

I make basic concealment holsters, nothing fancy, but serviceable. PM me if you want, and I can send you some pictures.

[geargnasher]

Whyte Leather Works, very active member here.

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ETA "Springfield" is his handle and he's a Vendor Sponsor. Check out his website.

[Trey45]

I have several of Whyte Leather Works holsters. Highly recommend them.

[beezapilot]

Yep- Springfield is the guy to talk to.

[TheCelt]

+1 for Whyte Leather, he made one of the nicest 1911 holsters I have.

[tomme boy]

Yes, I just got a very nice belt from him. I think he only does cowboy types.

[horsesoldier]

https://www.facebook.com/CCSGunwear

This guy comes very highly rated. I know one of the guys he served with and he does excellant work

[MaryB]

I could sew up a Tandy Leather IWB kit for you, could add some laser engraving too. Their smallest with my PK380

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/maryalanab/2013-07-13_17-01-20_85_zps97be7084.jpg

[MaryB]

one thing you can try is get the holster damp, oil up the gun very well then put a wrap of plastic over it then slide it in and work the trigger area. The leather will stretch some and form to fit.


CZ 75 compact. I have a IWB 1911 holster. It almost fits, but the trigger guard is deeper on the grip than a 1911.

[tomme boy]

This is the style I was looking for.

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[mpbarry1]

these guys make some cool holsters. i don'thave one yet tho. http://www.savoyleatheronlinestore.com/holsters/

[MaryB]

I don't even have that design in any of my holster pattern books.

[BDJ]

Try Wright's --- 12-14 weeks lead time.

Some small town country boys that do great work.
And the CZ 75C is on their stock holster list.
http://www.wrightleatherworks.com/pages/product-reviews

[6bg6ga]

This is the style I was looking for.

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I have a friend in Cedar Rapids that can make you what you want.

[DeanWinchester]

I'll put another word in for Springfeild. He's a super nice guy. Haven't seen his work....yet..but I got one on the way. Can't wait to see it. I've exchanged several Pm's with him and as I said, he's a super nice fella (like most here) and is quick on the reply; communicates very well.
I'll take it on faith that he does very nice work.

[Char-Gar]

When I want gun leather these days, I go to Rob Leahey at simplyrugged.com

[TheCelt]

I'll put another word in for Springfeild. He's a super nice guy. Haven't seen his work....yet..but I got one on the way. Can't wait to see it. I've exchanged several Pm's with him and as I said, he's a super nice fella (like most here) and is quick on the reply; communicates very well.
I'll take it on faith that he does very nice work.

No need to take it on faith DeanWinchester, I have a custom made 1911 holster from him that is the best 1911 holster in my stable (and I have about a dozen). Well made with quality leather, fits my pistol like a glove.

[ShooterAZ]

I have one on order From Springfield too, for my Ruger Old Army. He is currently on a 3 month ship time.

[Love Life]

I too would recommend Springfield, but I don't know if he makes that type of holster. I have been waiting awhile for a custom order from Springfield, but I don't sweat it as his stuff is worth it.

[TXGunNut]

El Paso Saddlery made some of my favorite holsters, only takes a week or two and the quality is well worth the wait. Haven't bought a holster in awhile but next time I need one I'll be talking to Springfield, haven't done business with him yet but I will someday...possibly very soon.

[Springfield]

Don't the people who make your 1911 holster have a version for the CZ? Be the easiest way to get exactly what you want since you already like that holster. Everybody does things different. I made a holster for a guy here for his cz, but doesn't look anything like what you want.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/mwhyte123/CZholster.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/mwhyte123/media/CZholster.jpg.html)

[Bullshop Junior]

Springfield does very good work. I ordered a couple belts from him a few years ago to see together myself. Good man to business with.

[freebullet]

I make them as a hobby. You can too. I make a pattern out of paper, then switch too leather. They are simple to make from mild to wild.

[RP]

I have several holsters from Springfield or whyteleatherworks not sure how big of a shop he has but the time wait was not bad for having one made. I told him the color style and to fit what pistol and the belt size for me. He was easy to work with prompt on replies and helpful for those not sure how to explain what we wanted. His treatment and helpfulness on he first one was the reason I ordered another one and then my son ordered one. Oh the work and leather was top notch also lol service was a bonus you do not get much now days.

[badbob454]

made these for me , couldnt be happier / Ruger 454 Casull SRH reccomended highly

[Bored1]

I make them as a hobby. You can too. I make a pattern out of paper, then switch too leather. They are simple to make from mild to wild.

I've seen the ones he's talking about and was honestly quite suprised by the quality. Look great and the bonus is you can be proud you made it.

Have also spoken to Springfield a time or too, and his service & politeness is very nice, especially in a time where most companies just don't care about customer service!

[tomme boy]

Trying to save up some $ to get one made right now. Until we thaw out, there is no extra $ right now. My shooting and gun habit is totally funded by going to the public range picking up brass and mining the hill for lead. All the jackets and the extra brass I don't use is my disposable income.

The pictures I posted were examples of the holster I would like to get. Right now all I have is time to look. This winter is killing me. It needs to end! SOON!

[MaryB]

My leather skills are not up to any of the ones pictured. Serviceable yes, pretty? No but I am learning. Need more tools and some practice leather.

[freebullet]

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You can buy enough leather for several holsters fer 20$ from Tandy. Some needles thread and chisel puts you into your own under 50$ with enough leather for several. Once you get a few made you can make a few bucks selling some to friends aswell. I've made some similar to the one you want, not too tough. If you can glass yer own boat you can make a holster. I started making my own due to availability and cost of quality holsters. A quick google on holster making and you'll see its within your capabilities.

[freebullet]

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You can do it on the cheap. These are just a few I've made over the years. I'm not a pro, but can usually get one made to carry and fit how I imagined. One color simple designs don't take long either.

[freebullet]

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[rintinglen]

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Down the page a mite in the Special Projects Category is a sticky I wrote on holster making. I have made scores if not hundreds of holsters over the years, and if a fellow as basically un-handy as me can do it, you can too. Give it a look.

[Springfield]

Holster making is not rocket science, most anybody can do it. Just cutting up some leather and sewing it. Kinda like bullet casting, anybody can do it, it's just pouring molten lead into a hole. But sometimes the finer points can make a difference. And for what it's worth, I will generally trade lead for leather, for those who have an excess of one and a scarcity of the other. Kinda like me! But unless it is a design similar to what I do now, the R&D/pattern making may cost a bit. And be forewarned, I tend to run a bit of a backlog, measured in months. rintinglen, those look like very serviceable holsters. Freebullet, not sure what you use the chisel for in making holsters, new to me.

[MaryB]

oh i have made a few simple ones but none of the fancy engraving or stitching. I can run them through the laser for some artwork but it is not as nice as the stuff that is pressed or carved.

[M-Tecs]

Holster making is not rocket science, most anybody can do it. Just cutting up some leather and sewing it. Kinda like bullet casting, anybody can do it, it's just pouring molten lead into a hole. But sometimes the finer points can make a difference. And for what it's worth, I will generally trade lead for leather, for those who have an excess of one and a scarcity of the other. Kinda like me! But unless it is a design similar to what I do now, the R&D/pattern making may cost a bit. And be forewarned, I tend to run a bit of a backlog, measured in months. rintinglen, those look like very serviceable holsters. Freebullet, not sure what you use the chisel for in making holsters, new to me.

The finer points always make a difference. I will stick to what I do well. Holster making is not one of them. I have had junk holsters, good holsters and a couple of great holsters. The great ones came from makers like Springfield that understand the finer points.