Looking for Holster Maker

[Mike S]

I would like to find someone ON the Forum who makes Holsters
I have a Bisley Hunter and a Ruger Old Army That need something to carry them in.
Mike

 

[Robb Barnes]

Check with Mike Barranti at www.barrantileather.com Mike does great work in a variety of styles.

 

[M'BOGO]

I know Simply Rugged has deep roots on the forum, and quite a reputation (A write up in this months American Handgunner in fact).

There are a couple of others around, I cannot think of their names.

What are you looking for?

 

[Jeepnik]

Levergun Leatherworks. I can't recommend them too highly. Lever does great work. http://levergunleather.com/

 

[hittman]

Auction Links, Recurring Items, and Other Deals

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=42&sid=b06291d4c982a110880657c27777d7d8

Announcement: Holsters by reuben_j_cogburn

Announcement: FS: Handmade Leather Concealment Holsters/ Gun Belts

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[contender]

I second the Mike Barranti leather. And,, he is an active forum member.

 

[batmann]

If he has a mold, Peters Custom Leather does fine work as well.

 

[ShortBBL]

If he has a mold, Peters Custom Leather does fine work as well.

Thanks for the kind words. Sadly, those are two guns I do NOT have, yet!



Mike Barranti does make some great rigs! See if he has the guns to make these ones for ya!

 

[BrotherInArms]

countryboy, aka: Ryan Grizzle, aka: R Grizzle Leather, appears to be a forum participant here, too.

I'm new here, so I don't know if he's well-known here, but he's highly-regarded on Sigforum.

I've done some more poking-around since I posted this. Looks like Tennessee Holster Company is pretty active here.

Jim

 

[Mike S]

Thanks every one.
Working on going thru these.
Barranti isnt taking orders at this time.
Mike

 

[SimplyRugged]

Barranti or Lever will do you a great job. I think Mike is just too backed up right now. (Cause he's that good)
I sure do appreciate the recommendations. another guy to look at is Cannon Gunleather Cannon Watts does good work and most folks here know him for the great guy he is.
Rob

 

[M'BOGO]

I don't know if I like SimplyRugged's avatar, or leather more ?

Whatever you do, don't let em contaminate your precious bodily fluids.

 

[SimplyRugged]

There is no fighting in the war room!

 

[BrotherInArms]

another guy to look at is Cannon Gunleather Cannon Watts does good work and most folks here know him for the great guy he is.
Rob

Linky: Cannon Gunleather (Cannon Watts)

Jim

 

[Rainman]

Mike:
The Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake may be the best holster ever. I have a lot of different ones and it's my favorite. I also bought Rob's chest carry system later for it. Carrying a big-bore Blackhawk in that holster set-up sure makes it easier in these mountains.

I piddle with leather myself and can verify Rob's work is excellent.

Dan

 

[BConklin]

You might want to try your hand at making your own holsters...seriously..

I couldn't find a holster I liked for my Old Army so I got a book, Al Stohler's "How to Make Holsters", did some research online, hit the Tandy store about an hour from my house...bought some simple tools, some veg tanned 8 ounce leather and some dye.

The book tells you very clearly how to make your own heavy paper patterns from your guns and then takes you step by step through just about the entire process...and the book only costs maybe $15. I had a blast doing it and this is what I came up with - on my very first try at leatherworking.

This one's pretty complicated too - it's all hand stitched and lined with 2 ounce calfskin, has a filler at the trigger guard area and is designed so that it can be taken off without undoing the belt...but a simple unlined cowboy style holster would be a cinch and would take a lot less time to finish...maybe, as someone on another forum that got me thinking about doing this said, "a good snowy day's worth of work."

For me, it's become a whole new hobby in itself - I was up till 1 this morning making a pattern for a similar holster for my Ruger Mark II.

 

[Mike S]

Fantasic job BConklin.
I not sure any of those store are still in my area, But That is a thought.

 

[M'BOGO]

Mike,

Google is a good thing....

 

[Mike S]

Yes it is.
However I have not seen a Tandy store in over 15 years and didnt think they even where around any more.
Buy the way the closet store is a hour and 45 min away.
But on a Nice day would be a joy ride !
Thanks Everyone !
Mike

 

[BConklin]

Be careful.....it's an addictive hobby! If you're anything like me, you'll enjoy it so much you'll be making that trip more and more often.

The nearest Tandy for me is an hour's drive and I went there 4 times in a week and a half

Feel free to contact me if you want to pick my brain. I'm no pro - but I think I gotta pretty good idea of how to do it :wink:

 

[M'BOGO]

Mike,

Tandy does online ordering. There is also Hidecrafters, Springfield leather, and many more. Leatherworker.net is a great resourse as well.

 

[BrotherInArms]

Have you not found what you're looking for yet, Mike? Perhaps if you'd tell us what kind(s) of holsters you're seeking...?

Jim

 

[Mike S]

Hello All.
Yes I have found styes I like,
Mainly Slim Jim, And some of the Plainer Looking Western Single and Double Straps.
Since most of my Shooting is Practice or Hunting it has to work for that.
Cross Draws seem to be the Best Bet, Since I sit in a Blind/Stand to hunt,
And Ride to and from on a ATV.
Any Other SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME !

There ARE MANY FANTASTIC HOLSTER Maker out there.

But I Dont feel I could Wear some of these into the woods.
Would realy hate to Damage one of them.

There are Several I am Looking at, But Hate to Rush into it.

Mike

 

[BConklin]

One thing that dawned on me after I made mine - if I were to use if for hunting from a stand - then the simple act of unsnapping the hammer strap would make a noise which might alert the prey.

There are a few different styles of straps that make no noise when the gun is released. I'll use one of them on any hunting holsters I make.

 

[NorEaster]

I think you should make your own... you'll feel great about it after your done.

 

[Zeus]

I can vouch for Barranti and Rob at Simply Rugged. Top quality products made by great guys! I have several holsters and such from each and I couldn't be happier Mike. I know Cannon well and have seen some of his holsters when he was first starting up and thought they were very well made also. Now that I think of it, I don't have any of Cannon's holsters..I need to fix that. Cannon is a great guy and lives over in St. Louis, can't remember exactly where you are in MO but if close, you may be able to catch up with him and look at some samples. Any of those guys will fix you up. Mike is just really backed up right now. I don't know what the others timelines look like but Rob has usually had quick turnaround times. I have a crocodile holster from Rob that is just really COOL! I also have slings on my handguns from Rob, I need about 5 more of them also. Now you have me thinking I need to make an order You have plenty of great choices to choose from....good luck !!

 

[Mike S]

Hello Everyone
I went back and looked at Cannon's Address,--------
WE Live in the SAME TOWN.
I will have to Talk to him when I get Home from this Work Trip I am on.
Mike

 

[tuskbuster]

my first attempt

 

[ChiefMuzz]

I don't know if he is an active member here but Wes Daems from Montana did a great chest rig for me and has some great leather on his page. I came across him on thefiringline.com and I know he is active on cast boolits and a couple other forums.

http://www.7xleather.com/western_holsters

I can vouch that he is great to deal with as my wife set up the whole thing with him and she knows nothing about guns...or leather.

If you want any pics of mine I can pm them to you.

 

[Cannon]

Thanks for the kind words, Rob and Zeus.

Mike -- I don't believe we've met, but if I'm not mistaken, your son was at my house not too long ago.