Leather too Light

Roy Weber · October 27th, 2007, 01:13 PM

I find many Holster makers use leather that is too light for the Job! The Gun is too loose in the holsters after some use. That is why I use 8-9 oz Shoulder with a 2-3 oz lining, it makes the leather a lot harder to work, but makes a holster that holds the gun better in the long run.

QKShooter · October 27th, 2007, 03:46 PM

Leather is such a variable.
I guess because not much gets more "natural" than vegetable tanned leather.
Some leather from some tanneries seems to be much more dense and compacted and so a thinner leather can be used.
I know that Lou Alessi uses leather that is quite thin but, it holds it's shape really well.

Muir & McDonald & Hermann Oak both have great leather.
I especially like Muir & McDonald for floral tooling on leather.
It carves beautifully & the stamping impressions stay so crisp.

October 27th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#1
Roy Weber Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MISSOURI Posts: 32	Leather too Light I find many Holster makers use leather that is too light for the Job! The Gun is too loose in the holsters after some use. That is why I use 8-9 oz Shoulder with a 2-3 oz lining, it makes the leather a lot harder to work, but makes a holster that holds the gun better in the long run. __________________ NRA Pistol Instructor http://www.missouriccw.com Holster Maker http://www.rockingwholsters.com

October 27th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,495	Leather is such a variable. I guess because not much gets more "natural" than vegetable tanned leather. Some leather from some tanneries seems to be much more dense and compacted and so a thinner leather can be used. I know that Lou Alessi uses leather that is quite thin but, it holds it's shape really well. Muir & McDonald & Hermann Oak both have great leather. I especially like Muir & McDonald for floral tooling on leather. It carves beautifully & the stamping impressions stay so crisp. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

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