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  1. 08-27-2012, 02:44 AM #1
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    Holster Pattern... where to find!

    Forgive me if this is in the wrong place. The moderators can (and generally will) feel free to move it if necessary.
    I'm looking for a pattern for a California 'Slim-Jim' Holster that will accommodate the 1851 Navy Colt and replicas. I can find articles on making the holster, but I can't find a decent pattern that I can follow to make my own. I don't need a fancy lined holster, just one that I can make that will work for right and left-handed cross-draw. I can tool it myself, of course, but I want to make the holsters. Until I find something, I'll work with some fairly inexpensive, store-bought holsters, but we'll see!
    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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  2. 08-27-2012, 05:19 AM #2
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    If you have a cheap Slim Jim, just cut the stitching and spread it out.

    Tandy Leather used to carry a set of patterns also.
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    Try www.leatherworker.net

    Look for the California Slim Jim Holster pattern

    Good luck and have fun!
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  4. 08-27-2012, 03:47 PM #4
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    Put the navy on a piece of paper bag and cut trim and pin till it fits and then make it out of leather. I must have a dozen of these I keep for reference.
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