Holster ideas?

[MCFLYFYTER]

My third attempt at a holster turned out amazing, and now I am looking to make one for a ruger alaskan. Anyone have any suggestions on where to looked for making a template for an owb revolver holster, or anything you think might help? This was my dad's gun and I'd like to make something nice for it.


My third attempt


My second attempt (very failed) knife sheath

And my first attempt at an iwb holster

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

Way to go. Practice makes perfect. I use file folders to make patterns. Lay the gun upside down on the middle seam and carefully roll it over to its side and trace. You'll then need to leave approx 3/4 of an inch for a revolver of that size but that all varies with the thickness of leather you'll be using etc. The pieces of belly leather from a side of leather that isn't really suitable for making a good holster is good for making test pieces.

 

[Stophel]

Get the old book from Tandy "How to Make Holsters" by Al Stohlman. Obviously, there won't be a pattern in there for the big Ruger, but you will see how to do it.

Making revolver holsters is easier than auto holsters, I think.

 

[98s1lightning]

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I just picked up an Alaskan and like the Mernickle cross draw best, I'm going to have to order one.

I think the gun rides best cross draw so you don't bang the rear stock of your long gun on it when hunting/shooting, but that's your choice.

Are you going to try the thumb break?

 

[98s1lightning]

 

[MCFLYFYTER]

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I just picked up an Alaskan and like the Mernickle cross draw best, I'm going to have to order one.

I think the gun rides best cross draw so you don't bang the rear stock of your long gun on it when hunting/shooting, but that's your choice.

Are you going to try the thumb break?

I really have no idea what to make, but I do like your thoughts on the crossdraw. Can a revolver of this size have enough retention without a thumb break? In all honesty, I have no real use for this gun, so retention isn't a big deal because I will strap it one once a year or so and walk around the house for an hour.

 

[98s1lightning]

Yea you don't need the thumb break, it's just nice to have while choring. Keeps it put. Also keeps the hammer from poking into you when you lean over. (Keeps you from accidentally cocking hammer, chances of that are pretty low with this action though)

 

[98s1lightning]

Something to consider, since its a hobby for you to play with the leather.......

A back pocket holster with a clip. Seriously. The Revolver fits in the back pocket but for me the cylinder makes it hard to draw. It's not an ideal carry, but if your toying with holsters....I'd consider it!

 

[98s1lightning]

....pocket clip so the holster would stay put on draw

 

[Stophel]

I am not a thumb break fan, myself. At all.

Make a flap holster. No fuss, no muss. And, if well designed, a whole lot faster to draw from than you may think.

 

[98s1lightning]

I am not a thumb break fan, myself. At all.

Make a flap holster. No fuss, no muss. And, if well designed, a whole lot faster to draw from than you may think.

I bought the first flap holster I've ever tried. It's coming in the mail, uncle Mike's makes one for the alaskan it's like $25 bucks.....should be a good one since I got nothin now!

 

[Stophel]

I've been packing the .38 Masterpiece in this old Brauer Bros flap holster. It has been modified by me with a different belt loop arrangement, and I had to make relief cuts for the adjustable rear sight. I took this holster apart to make a pattern from it, and when I get the energy, I'm making a new one (walnut-hull brown leather... not that horrible black coated stuff!) pretty much just like what I have here.





It doesn't quite look it, but it's basically a straight hang. It could easily be made cross draw by doing the belt slot part that way. I greatly prefer this type of belt slot over a simple belt loop. It's a bit more solid on the belt, but more importantly, the stitching is more solid and secure. A belt loop can tend to peel apart at the stitches, which may or may not make sense... It is not uncommon to see belt loops peeling themselves off of the holster, and tearing the leather or pulling the stitching apart. This is stitched down flat, and there is no peeling-apart pressure anywhere.

 

[Hiredgun48]

Hi - looking for a IWB holster for my S &W 686 Plus 3inch revolver - with no thumb snap -prefer leather- any suggestions- thanks

 

[Hiredgun48]

just purchased s&w model 66 2.75 357 -what would be a good IWB holster for it-thanks

 

[rabid wombat]

@Hiredgun48 call Milt Sparks....they have a picture in their gallery of an IWB holster for a S&W 500! It is a Summer Special 2. They also have a picture of an Axiom with a S&W 65.

who would carry a 500 IWB?

https://www.miltsparks.com/gallery.php#swipebox

 

[Thomasss]

Anyone ever think of a "belly band" Cheap, conventional draw, cross draw, arm pit conceal, FBI draw. What else do you want?

 

[aarondhgraham]

"Get the old book from Tandy "How to Make Holsters" by Al Stohlman
Obviously, there won't be a pattern in there for the big Ruger, but you will see how to do it."

^^^ THIS ^^^

It's an old book and the styles may be a bit outdated,,,
But for instruction on how to design & create handgun patterns it can't be beat.

Click here please.

There are two others that need to be on any leather workers shelf:

• The Art of Hand Sewing Leather
• Lacing and Stitching for Leathercraft

Aarond

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