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Originally Posted by dustoff451
I'm thinking of buying a Kramer Horsehide, Vertical Scabbard for my 1911, 5in..
I've used this style of holster in the past and I like the versatility and speed of draw.
Again, one holster can't do everything for all stuations or suit all people's needs at all times.
I'm not jumping on any band wagon so to speak, it's just that I puchased a cowhide straight drop holster like Kramer's Vertical scabbared from an excellent holster maker and it's lost a bit of it's tension.
I've been told that the quality of cowhide is not as'good' as it has been in the past, second to cattle being slaughtered earlier in life.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I purchased a 'used' Kramer horsehide, crossdraw and it's stiff and holds the pistol VERY firmly. And thats with one of my dehorned 1911's.
Again, any advice would be helpful.
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I've done some research on cowhide vs. horsehide. Here is what I have gathered from that research.
1. First off, the quality of the work from different leather holster makers can vary greatly.
2. Cowhide will generally 'take' a color dye better or more uniformly because it is 'more porous'.
3. Horsehide is generally thinner, usually more expensive, is more durable and will take more abuse. Because Horsehide is more dense than Cowhide, it will generally not dye as uniformally except in black.
4. Do not use a leather holster for your pistol if it has been 'chrome tanned'. It will affect the finish of your weapon.
5. I thought I had read in the past that Cowhide will accept the 'moulding' process better that Horsehide but I'm not so sure of the truth in this.
6. A holster made of either leather can give you more than a decade of good service if it was quality made and it is taken care of properly.
Hope this helps.