Mexican loop for 7½" SAA

[CraigC]

Couple shots of a Mexican loop I just finished, this time for a 7½" Colt. Pictured with my Cimarron Bisley .357Mag, wearing Persinger ivory. Based on Will Ghormley's "Cheyenne" pattern, I redesigned and shortened the skirt. Always liked this style of holster for a 7½" with a half or 2/3's two-loop skirt, rather than a full length three loop. It has double border stamping, a few antique nickel spots and a slotted concho.

 

[Jim Watson]

Beyond BBQ, that is Parade Grade.

 

[CraigC]

Thank you!

 

[horsemen61]

Damn is all
I can say that's really nice

 

[MICHAEL T]

Makes me want and I don't even have a pistol for it. That is really nice

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

That is disturbingly beautiful!

 

[yugorpk]

Nice.

 

[DPris]

Gorgeous!
You really oughta go pro, y'know?
Denis

 

[bannockburn]

CraigC

Another museum grade example of your leather crafting abilities! Thanks for the photos!

 

[the Black Spot]

Very nice! I agree on the shorter skirt making it look better

 

[Iggy]

That's hide bendin' extraordinaire right thar.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

Beautiful.

Now, I have a question. Because the frame of a Bisley Colt is slightly deeper than a standard SAA, my Bisley will not quite fit in the holsters I use for my regular Single Action Army revolvers.

Did you size your holster a little bit wider, to accommodate the slightly deeper frame, or did you use what ever pattern you normally use for your other SAA holsters?

I'm asking because I am thinking of having a holster made for my old Bisley.

Thanks

 

[CraigC]

Thanks all, for the kind words!

Now, I have a question. Because the frame of a Bisley Colt is slightly deeper than a standard SAA, my Bisley will not quite fit in the holsters I use for my regular Single Action Army revolvers.

Did you size your holster a little bit wider, to accommodate the slightly deeper frame, or did you use what ever pattern you normally use for your other SAA holsters?

I'm asking because I am thinking of having a holster made for my old Bisley.

Far as I can tell, the difference in the Bisley receiver is at the top, where it rises higher on the recoil shield than the standard SAA. The problem you're probably running into is with the triggerguard. The Bisley is a good bit larger. If a holster is made as snugly as I fit them, especially around the triggerguard on this type of pattern that encloses the triggerguard (Mexican loop or Slim Jim) there's going to be a problem. I used a standard SAA pattern but wet formed it with the Bisley. I tried the Bisley in a holster fitted to a standard SAA and it doesn't fully seat but a standard SAA works pretty well in the Bisley holster.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Simply gorgeous!

 

[1KPerDay]

droolworthy. Wish I could afford one for each of my hoglegs.

 

[shafter]

Outstanding.

 

[DPris]

If I were 20 years younger (and had a horse)........
Denis

 

[czhen]

Everytime I see your holster I think my SS vaquero is naked without one.

Absolutely Gorgeous.

 

[thomass281]

Beautiful

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[srtolly]

Very nice, I've been thinking about making one for my SAA. Tired of making what everyone else wants.

 

[rodensouth]

That is some impressive craftsmanship and perfect style.

Do you have a website? I couldn't find one.

How many hours do you think that took?

 

[win71]

Dang

I got parade saddles that don't look that good !
You're not only a leather smith but an artist too.........

 

[200Apples]

.
Absolutely first-rate, gorgeous leatherwork.

Thanks for the pictures!

 

[Steve Cover]

Definitely a class act.

Beautiful work Amigo.

Steve

 

[Bobson]

Gorgeous holster.

So the part that the gun actually goes into. Does that just sit loosely into the two loops? Or is it secured in there with hidden stitches?