Who makes custom leather holsters?

radioflyer · January 26, 2011, 12:08 PM

I have a HK P30 I use for daily carry. I’m planning to outfit it with a Viridian C5L rail Laser/light unit. While I could easily make an ABS or Kydex holster for it, I would prefer a leather holster for comfort and style. Can anyone recommend a holster-maker that does such custom projects?

ClydeFrog · January 27, 2011, 09:56 AM

For a fully custom rig in leather for a HK P30(with a white light), I'd check some of these US firms;
High Noon Holsters, www.Highnoonholsters.com www.Miltsparks.com Greg Kramer; Kramer Gun Leather, DeSantis, Merkle(check spelling), Bulman Gunleather, Ted Blocker, Ken Null, El Paso Saddlery, Tex Shoemaker.

$ and long wait times may be issues for custom leather but if you really want it, there are a few great sources out there.

CF

radioflyer · January 27, 2011, 10:17 AM

thanks.

FLJim · January 27, 2011, 06:02 PM

This may help you find them: Gun Leather, Gun Holster and Gun Belt Makers

You might also try Ryan Grizzle at RGrizzle Leather. I've been hearing and seeing a lot of good things about his work.

Milt Sparks (so far my favourite gun leather place) is running 26-30 weeks and fills their monthly quota for new orders usually w/in the 1st two days of the month.

Good luck!

Jim

Scott Evans · January 29, 2011, 06:23 PM

I like Wild Bills

http://www.wildbillsconcealment.com/shop/

Doc1911 · January 29, 2011, 07:48 PM

Jim that is a GREAT list - thanks.

I have been speaking to Ryan about building me a set-up for my P7M8. Presently, I enjoy TT Gunleather, Horseshoe Leather, MR, Tauris, etc. They all work well.

Alnamvet68 · March 1, 2013, 05:21 PM

In my opinion, Ryan Grizzle has no equal when it comes to holster making. Here's one I just now received for my Walther PPS...

rgrizzle holster.jpg

MLeake · March 1, 2013, 06:27 PM

Sam Andrews at http://andrewsleather.com makes some of the most durable and comfortable holsters you can find.

TFL member Sixer is the owner of Hopp Custom Leather, and he makes some nice gear, too.

sigcurious · March 1, 2013, 06:36 PM

James Dean Gun Leather is another option. People around town really like his work.

sunaj · March 1, 2013, 08:50 PM

I was suprised to find that all the leather manufacturers (holsters) I contacted had the same waiting period as ammo manufacturers
sunaj

RonR6 · March 1, 2013, 08:56 PM

I found this place a while ago and saved it in my bookmarks. They seem to do nice custom work.
http://wahyaphotography.homestead.com/K-M-Handguns.html

KO3422 · March 2, 2013, 12:03 AM

Andrews has some nice exotic skins. My cousin has one and it was very, very nice.

Hardcase · March 4, 2013, 08:32 PM

IdahoMike right here on TFL makes terrific gunleather, at reasonable prices. He's done three holsters and a cartridge belt for me and I'm pretty sure that when I'm gone to dust they'll be carrying on without me.

Here's an 1873 slim jim rig that he made for me late last year:

browninghunter86 · March 9, 2013, 11:30 AM

I am in the same place as you as far as deciding on who to make my holster.

I am looking at Mitch Rosen, Andrew's Leather, Exodus Gun Leather, TT Gun Leather, UBG leather, Ross Leather, Del Fattie, Alessi

It appears it is comparing apples to apples. They all appear to be fine quality and craftsmanship and all have about the same style holsters

January 26, 2011, 12:08 PM	#1
radioflyer Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 188	Who makes custom leather holsters? I have a HK P30 I use for daily carry. I’m planning to outfit it with a Viridian C5L rail Laser/light unit. While I could easily make an ABS or Kydex holster for it, I would prefer a leather holster for comfort and style. Can anyone recommend a holster-maker that does such custom projects?

January 27, 2011, 09:56 AM	#2
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Custom leathershops, top names... For a fully custom rig in leather for a HK P30(with a white light), I'd check some of these US firms; High Noon Holsters, www.Highnoonholsters.com www.Miltsparks.com Greg Kramer; Kramer Gun Leather, DeSantis, Merkle(check spelling), Bulman Gunleather, Ted Blocker, Ken Null, El Paso Saddlery, Tex Shoemaker. $ and long wait times may be issues for custom leather but if you really want it, there are a few great sources out there. CF

January 29, 2011, 06:23 PM	#5
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	I like Wild Bills http://www.wildbillsconcealment.com/shop/ __________________ “This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine …” MOLON LABE ! I’m a G-CODE holster fan ! www.range5.com

January 29, 2011, 07:48 PM	#6
Doc1911 Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Micky Mouse, FL Posts: 5	Jim that is a GREAT list - thanks. I have been speaking to Ryan about building me a set-up for my P7M8. Presently, I enjoy TT Gunleather, Horseshoe Leather, MR, Tauris, etc. They all work well. __________________ Sincerely, Doc1911 NRA Life Member/Certified Instructor Amateurs practice till they get it right. Professionals practice till they can't get it wrong.

March 1, 2013, 05:21 PM	#7
Alnamvet68 Member Join Date: December 13, 2012 Posts: 27	Ryan Grizzle In my opinion, Ryan Grizzle has no equal when it comes to holster making. Here's one I just now received for my Walther PPS... rgrizzle holster.jpg

January 27, 2011, 10:17 AM	#3
radioflyer Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 188	thanks.

January 27, 2011, 06:02 PM	#4
FLJim Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 219	This may help you find them: Gun Leather, Gun Holster and Gun Belt Makers You might also try Ryan Grizzle at RGrizzle Leather. I've been hearing and seeing a lot of good things about his work. Milt Sparks (so far my favourite gun leather place) is running 26-30 weeks and fills their monthly quota for new orders usually w/in the 1st two days of the month. Good luck! Jim

March 1, 2013, 06:27 PM	#8
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Sam Andrews at http://andrewsleather.com makes some of the most durable and comfortable holsters you can find. TFL member Sixer is the owner of Hopp Custom Leather, and he makes some nice gear, too.

March 1, 2013, 06:36 PM	#9
sigcurious Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2011 Posts: 1,755	James Dean Gun Leather is another option. People around town really like his work.

March 1, 2013, 08:50 PM	#10
sunaj Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2013 Location: California Posts: 84	I was suprised to find that all the leather manufacturers (holsters) I contacted had the same waiting period as ammo manufacturers sunaj

March 1, 2013, 08:56 PM	#11
RonR6 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2013 Location: South Eastern PA Posts: 108	I found this place a while ago and saved it in my bookmarks. They seem to do nice custom work. http://wahyaphotography.homestead.com/K-M-Handguns.html

March 2, 2013, 12:03 AM	#12
KO3422 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2011 Posts: 124	Andrews has some nice exotic skins. My cousin has one and it was very, very nice.

March 4, 2013, 08:32 PM	#13
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	IdahoMike right here on TFL makes terrific gunleather, at reasonable prices. He's done three holsters and a cartridge belt for me and I'm pretty sure that when I'm gone to dust they'll be carrying on without me. Here's an 1873 slim jim rig that he made for me late last year: __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

March 9, 2013, 11:30 AM	#14
browninghunter86 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2011 Posts: 524	I am in the same place as you as far as deciding on who to make my holster. I am looking at Mitch Rosen, Andrew's Leather, Exodus Gun Leather, TT Gun Leather, UBG leather, Ross Leather, Del Fattie, Alessi It appears it is comparing apples to apples. They all appear to be fine quality and craftsmanship and all have about the same style holsters

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