Hand Stitched Holster


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Just finished this Ruger GP100 holster for a friend. It is completely hand made, hence the less than uniform stitching. But I prefer them that way.

He was looking for a good piece of leather for his back-up while huntin' hog. Just need to finish some cartridge slides; one should always have a reload.

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[/url] GP 100 Holster Front by GraniteMarauder, on Flickr[/IMG]

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[/url] Back View by GraniteMarauder, on Flickr[/IMG]
 
Nice job! Looks professional. Your buddy is going to love it.
 
Very nice. Reminds me that the gun shop said they will have me the new sp101 kit gun within 30 days so I better get to finding a holster.
 
Amazing....looks like it was professionally made. Would love to hear more of your build.

Jim
 
Less than uniform stitching, you say!

I've seen high dollar holsters with machine-made stitches that looked a lot worse. Pulled through, broken stitches, uneven pressure, leather marring, extra holes and more.

Looks to me like your stitches are just fine!
 
jamison said:
Very nice, what color of dye did you use?
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It's Fiebing's Leather Dye, Dark Brown I believe.

IamLegend said:
Very nice. Reminds me that the gun shop said they will have me the new sp101 kit gun within 30 days so I better get to finding a holster.
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I just looked that kit gun up, very nice. I didn't know that there was a .22 SP101, but Ruger does seem to be putting out some pretty cool ideas on a near daily basis. I see the LCR now comes in rimfire form as well.

jimgiven said:
Amazing....looks like it was professionally made. Would love to hear more of your build.

Jim
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Much obliged. If you have any specific questions, I'd be glad to answer them. Basically, I make a simple template out of heavy card stock, another for the reinforcement band and belt loop and then cut and dye the pieces. I groove the edges and roll an overstitch tool over it. To stitch, I use a hand awl and two needles; I move one stitch at a time, cutting and stitching. That's the process, finished with a coat or two of Fiebing's Tan Kote.

Holmesmade said:
Less than uniform stitching, you say!

I've seen high dollar holsters with machine-made stitches that looked a lot worse. Pulled through, broken stitches, uneven pressure, leather marring, extra holes and more.

Looks to me like your stitches are just fine!
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Thanks for the kind words. I've seen that as well. One advantage to hand stitching is that, if a stitch breaks or is cut, it won't unravel as far as that of a machine, only down side is the time it takes to stitch by hand. My schedule has allowed me a bit more time for hobbies, so I've been getting to work on a few holsters. Haven't had time to make myself one, however. A lot of people in need of practical gun rigs.
 
Nice work!
 
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