In another time, I was a Deputy Sheriff. In those days the Sheriff’s Dept. issued us a 38 revolver in a very cheap holster. I quickly resolved that if my life was going to be on the line, I needed more protection. I bought a Smith & Westin Stainless Steel 357 magnum. Of course the 357 magnum didn’t fit in my issued 38 holster. A friend of mine took me to a Smith & Westin certified gunsmith who it turns out I knew all my life. He checked out my gun and asked me to leave it with him for the weekend so he could check it out for me and make some important modifications to it. When I went back to pick it up on Sunday, he not only made adjustments but he also installed an screw adjustment so that I could adjust the tension on the “pull” of the trigger. One setting for while I was on patrol and incremental adjustments for the firing range and target shooting competitions. As a present, he made me a custom holster and gun-belt for my new 357 magnum. He designed and hand stamped a magnificent design on both holster and belt. It’s still a beautiful set 49 years later! Best regards, Richard
You are by far my favourite leather worker on RUclips however I do wish that you would post something other that all these gun holsters again. I love watching you work but these do get to be somewhat repetitive, but please don't go back to not posting at all. I really missed you!
As always, beautiful work. Looks like 12 to 14 ounce leather. Hard to cut and hand sew. I don't know if I have enough years left to get as good as you. Thanks.
Love watching your videos I'm learning a lot but wanted to ask a question. My son is wanting me to make him a holster and gun belt kind of like the belt your making on this video, is there a certain name for a pattern I should be looking for to make a belt like this? I'm not sure how to go about measuring for a belt like this I have made regular belts just not one like this so have no clue on the measurements one would use for a belt like this so thought if I could find a pattern that would work that would be great. You don't happen to sell patterns do you just thought I'd ask? Thank you for your help, love your work all your items you make looks amazing love your workmanship. I'm always watching your videos trying to learn from all of them.
@@tammyaltic2254 thank you for your kind words on my videos. I don’t make patterns but there are a few people who have excellent patterns. If you’re familiar with Etsy, there is a holster maker named LondonJacks who has wonderful patterns for all different styles of belts and holsters. Also there is a leather worker in the US named Will Ghormley. His website is just willghormley.com I think. He has a number of patterns for old west style holsters and belts. PS…a cartridge belt is usually about 4 inches longer than a regular waist belt. These pattern makers show how to measure for a belt like this.
You use the slicker to close the pores of the leather up, it takes dye more evenly and gives a very nice finish, and the plastic bag is used after wetting the leather, cases the leather, the water penetrates the leather more evenly, so the leather accepts tooling better than just a surface wetting of the leather.
They're Douglas Tools, they're now available at Rocky Mountain Leather Supply www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/other-tools/products/douglas-rivet-setter-domer?variant=35473272515
In another time, I was a Deputy Sheriff. In those days the Sheriff’s Dept. issued us a 38 revolver in a very cheap holster. I quickly resolved that if my life was going to be on the line, I needed more protection. I bought a Smith & Westin Stainless Steel 357 magnum. Of course the 357 magnum didn’t fit in my issued 38 holster. A friend of mine took me to a Smith & Westin certified gunsmith who it turns out I knew all my life. He checked out my gun and asked me to leave it with him for the weekend so he could check it out for me and make some important modifications to it. When I went back to pick it up on Sunday, he not only made adjustments but he also installed an screw adjustment so that I could adjust the tension on the “pull” of the trigger. One setting for while I was on patrol and incremental adjustments for the firing range and target shooting competitions. As a present, he made me a custom holster and gun-belt for my new 357 magnum. He designed and hand stamped a magnificent design on both holster and belt. It’s still a beautiful set 49 years later! Best regards, Richard
Whose Smith & Westin ?
A subsidiary of Smith & Wesson ?
@@biggusdickus5986 Probably a friend of Otto Correcto.
This is the ultimate in hand craftsmanship, bar none! Excellent video, thanks.
Your videos are always a treat! Thank you so much for making them. They help a ton!!
Always a pleasure to see your craftsmanship
sir, you truly are a craftsman. nice holster. just got into leathercrafting myself, and hope to one day reach your level of expertise.
This is absolutely stunning work. It looks very solid and finishes beautifully.
Love your work, always looking forward for your videos! So much beauty.
Outstanding craftsmanship. Kudos to you.
You are by far my favourite leather worker on RUclips however I do wish that you would post something other that all these gun holsters again. I love watching you work but these do get to be somewhat repetitive, but please don't go back to not posting at all. I really missed you!
You’re right, there is a bit of a holster overload here, I’m going to try to post more of my other projects in the future.
@@agarfrance9272 thank you for your kind reply. Sorry for being a little pushy. Now I'm really excited about what's going to come next!
If you're taking requests, I would like to see a tutorial on how you design and execute your leather tooling.
Fabulous work my man, cheers!
Beautiful color. What is your ratio of oxblood to black dye?
Потрясающая работа,👍
Uma obra de arte, que coldre espetacular 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
As always, beautiful work. Looks like 12 to 14 ounce leather. Hard to cut and hand sew. I don't know if I have enough years left to get as good as you. Thanks.
What kind of awl are you using to make the stitching holes with?
Do you feel the relief at (the rear of) the trigger guard is tight enough? Stretch out? Without a retainer, that might be critical.
I do enjoy your gun holster and belt videos a lot. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of leather do you use to make them? And how thick?
It’s just about always heavy Hermann Oak saddle skirting or tooling leather. Lately I’ve enjoyed using Wickett and Craig 12 - 14 oz.
Very very nice!
Muy bueno tu vídeo saludos desde Argentina
Saludos desde Canada
Настоящие произведение искусства!
Hi, i am just curios to know a tjong i am new in leather crafting, why do you tape the backside of the leather?
To keep the leather from stretching when punching and tooling.
Love watching your videos I'm learning a lot but wanted to ask a question. My son is wanting me to make him a holster and gun belt kind of like the belt your making on this video, is there a certain name for a pattern I should be looking for to make a belt like this? I'm not sure how to go about measuring for a belt like this I have made regular belts just not one like this so have no clue on the measurements one would use for a belt like this so thought if I could find a pattern that would work that would be great. You don't happen to sell patterns do you just thought I'd ask? Thank you for your help, love your work all your items you make looks amazing love your workmanship. I'm always watching your videos trying to learn from all of them.
@@tammyaltic2254 thank you for your kind words on my videos. I don’t make patterns but there are a few people who have excellent patterns. If you’re familiar with Etsy, there is a holster maker named LondonJacks who has wonderful patterns for all different styles of belts and holsters. Also there is a leather worker in the US named Will Ghormley. His website is just willghormley.com I think. He has a number of patterns for old west style holsters and belts.
PS…a cartridge belt is usually about 4 inches longer than a regular waist belt. These pattern makers show how to measure for a belt like this.
Beautiful work. New to holster making and was able to follow but why the slicker and trash bag when you started the holster?
Probably to pre-stretch the leather (with glass slicker)
You use the slicker to close the pores of the leather up, it takes dye more evenly and gives a very nice finish, and the plastic bag is used after wetting the leather, cases the leather, the water penetrates the leather more evenly, so the leather accepts tooling better than just a surface wetting of the leather.
Amazing!!
how do you know what hole spacing to use for the shell holders?
Superb!
A true master!
what brand of rivet setting tools do you have?
They're Douglas Tools, they're now available at Rocky Mountain Leather Supply
www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/other-tools/products/douglas-rivet-setter-domer?variant=35473272515
thank you
How wide do you make your belts
Usually 2.5 to 3 inches
Ručně šité ❤👍👍
16:04 I like these legs walking on the belt. :)
What happened to the Tan Kote video? 🤔
It’s being re-edited
Your work is just beautiful. However, the buckles that you used did not have the quality of your leatherwork. Pity.
Buckles are replaceable, and his are fine.
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