Gun Leather

jcsturgeon · January 29, 2011, 07:24 PM

I would love to get some gun leather for my Beretta Stampede (SAA remake) with 4.75 inch barrel but I don't want to break the bank. Is there a place where I can get a decent rig for around $50-$100? Maybe even just a belt with loops and a Mexican loop holster.

Hawksnest88 · January 29, 2011, 08:21 PM

http://www.rockytopleather.com/searc...=search&page=1

Pretty reasonable and quick service. Bill

Foto Joe · January 29, 2011, 09:04 PM

I've been dealing with Frank at Rocking K Saddlery putting together a holster for a Schofield. He's been great to deal with and the Dodge City style holster I've decided on is about $78.

All his stuff is custom but he only hurts your wallet if you get carried away.

jcsturgeon · January 30, 2011, 11:45 AM

Any other suggestions? Nothing is singing to me quite yet.

Hawksnest88 · January 30, 2011, 12:25 PM

http://www.rockytopleather.com/searc...=search&page=1

Forgot, type in holsters in the "search" box, lots of Mexico stuff

Hawg · January 30, 2011, 12:30 PM

Don't buy cheap leather if you're planning on using it a lot. A lot of Mexican stuff is urine tanned. It will hold up well with use but don't get it wet.

jcsturgeon · January 31, 2011, 08:09 AM

Well, I don't want to go too cheap, but I think there's a difference in something that's affordable and a $400 rig.

Tanker6 · January 31, 2011, 12:06 PM

Here's some inexpensive rigs that may fill your need. I've heard some good things about the quality from a couple of folks, so YMMV.

http://possibleshop.com/p-g-oak-leather-holster.html

H.W. French · January 31, 2011, 12:32 PM

typically costs good money. You should be able to piece together a decent rig from El Paso Saddlery for about two bones. I have had several holsters from them and am getting ready to order another. Their turnaround is under six weeks as of now! Be sure to check auction sites and your LGS as well. I once picked up an EPS Money Belt and 1880 holster, used for 70 bucks from my LGS. If you don't have the scratch on hand for some good leather, I would just wait 'til you can save a bit more. Down the road, the quality will prove its worth.
French

bedbugbilly · January 31, 2011, 02:37 PM

Or - you could make your own! Will Ghormley has some good patterns - get some good 10 - 12 ounce vegtable tanned leather from Tandy and start on a rig. You might want to check out

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/ind...oard,57.0.html

There's lots of good information there on making holsters, etc and when you get stuck, all you have to do is ask.

Hawg · January 31, 2011, 07:52 PM

You do NOT want Oklahoma Leather if you intend to use it a lot. It's chrome tanned and wont hold up to hard use. That's why it's so cheap.

62coltnavy · February 1, 2011, 01:45 AM

http://harrisonleather.com/
various prices on various products, very fast service. Nice detailing-the man takes pride in his work. Now if you wan to go pricey--well then options abound. My favorite is Purdy Gear--totally researched and historically accurate. Great lady to deal with too. http://www.purdygear.com/index.html

BConklin · February 2, 2011, 10:17 PM

+1 on making your own.

It's a blast! I started with my first one about a month ago for a Ruger Old Army - since then I've made two more - for a ruger mark II and for an 1858 Remmie 36 cal.

January 29, 2011, 07:24 PM	#1
jcsturgeon Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2009 Posts: 291	Gun Leather I would love to get some gun leather for my Beretta Stampede (SAA remake) with 4.75 inch barrel but I don't want to break the bank. Is there a place where I can get a decent rig for around $50-$100? Maybe even just a belt with loops and a Mexican loop holster.

January 29, 2011, 09:04 PM	#3
Foto Joe Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2010 Location: Cody, Wyoming Posts: 111	I've been dealing with Frank at Rocking K Saddlery putting together a holster for a Schofield. He's been great to deal with and the Dodge City style holster I've decided on is about $78. All his stuff is custom but he only hurts your wallet if you get carried away. __________________ Foto Joe

January 31, 2011, 12:32 PM	#9
H.W. French Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Blue Ridge Plateau Posts: 151	Good leather.. typically costs good money. You should be able to piece together a decent rig from El Paso Saddlery for about two bones. I have had several holsters from them and am getting ready to order another. Their turnaround is under six weeks as of now! Be sure to check auction sites and your LGS as well. I once picked up an EPS Money Belt and 1880 holster, used for 70 bucks from my LGS. If you don't have the scratch on hand for some good leather, I would just wait 'til you can save a bit more. Down the road, the quality will prove its worth. French

January 31, 2011, 02:37 PM	#10
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	Or - you could make your own! Will Ghormley has some good patterns - get some good 10 - 12 ounce vegtable tanned leather from Tandy and start on a rig. You might want to check out http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/ind...oard,57.0.html There's lots of good information there on making holsters, etc and when you get stuck, all you have to do is ask. __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

January 29, 2011, 08:21 PM	#2
Hawksnest88 Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Shermans Dale, PA Posts: 10	http://www.rockytopleather.com/searc...=search&page=1 Pretty reasonable and quick service. Bill

January 30, 2011, 11:45 AM	#4
jcsturgeon Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2009 Posts: 291	Any other suggestions? Nothing is singing to me quite yet.

January 30, 2011, 12:25 PM	#5
Hawksnest88 Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Shermans Dale, PA Posts: 10	http://www.rockytopleather.com/searc...=search&page=1 Forgot, type in holsters in the "search" box, lots of Mexico stuff

January 30, 2011, 12:30 PM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Don't buy cheap leather if you're planning on using it a lot. A lot of Mexican stuff is urine tanned. It will hold up well with use but don't get it wet.

January 31, 2011, 08:09 AM	#7
jcsturgeon Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2009 Posts: 291	Well, I don't want to go too cheap, but I think there's a difference in something that's affordable and a $400 rig.

January 31, 2011, 12:06 PM	#8
Tanker6 Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 193	Here's some inexpensive rigs that may fill your need. I've heard some good things about the quality from a couple of folks, so YMMV. http://possibleshop.com/p-g-oak-leather-holster.html

January 31, 2011, 07:52 PM	#11
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	You do NOT want Oklahoma Leather if you intend to use it a lot. It's chrome tanned and wont hold up to hard use. That's why it's so cheap.

February 1, 2011, 01:45 AM	#12
62coltnavy Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2011 Posts: 356	http://harrisonleather.com/ various prices on various products, very fast service. Nice detailing-the man takes pride in his work. Now if you wan to go pricey--well then options abound. My favorite is Purdy Gear--totally researched and historically accurate. Great lady to deal with too. http://www.purdygear.com/index.html

February 2, 2011, 10:17 PM	#13
BConklin Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2010 Posts: 136	+1 on making your own. It's a blast! I started with my first one about a month ago for a Ruger Old Army - since then I've made two more - for a ruger mark II and for an 1858 Remmie 36 cal.