Recommend a (leather) holster maker? - Page 2

N-frame Smith · May 8th, 2009, 11:55 PM

My current favorite maker is John Ralston at 5 Shot Leather 5 Shot Leather, LLC - Home 5shotleather

He does outstanding work, he's easy to deal with and is willing to accomodate special requests. Like most of the great makers he's got a pretty good backlog, but it's worth the wait.

I also think highly of UBG holsters UBG Holsters

I've got several of Nate's holsters and he does great work. Unfortunately, his wait times have been getting longer also but I guess that's what happens when you get popular.

QKShooter · May 9th, 2009, 12:20 AM

"less well known but talented and meticulous leather holster makers. Stated differently, I'd like to buy a few holsters from someone who makes very high quality holsters, but may not be as well known as some of "the usual suspects"

You can check out Bruce Gibson of Gibson ProRodeo and see what holsters he has in stock.

He has got quite a few various rigs in stock right now. I just checked.

Bruce is an absolutely incredible gun belt maker

(though he is not taking belt orders at this point in time)

Bruce is a genuine official bull-rider of very high personal integrity who got into making gun holsters fairly recently.

His rigs are constructed of Hermann Oak leather and they are amazingly sweet looking and beautifully constructed.
The man sure does know his leather-work.

Go Here: http://www.gibsongunleather.com/GLOCKHOLSTERS.htm
Note: There are OTHER holsters available on the page for various popular firearms - NOT just GLOCK holsters.

Browning HI-POWER

Pure Kustom · May 9th, 2009, 12:28 AM

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TwinCarry · May 9th, 2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hbc

The mega-list of holster makers that we have on this forum is a great resource. But it's also a bit overwhelming. There are clearly plenty of good, high quality holster makers out there. It would be useful for me and others, I believe, to hear from those who have had particularly good buying experiences when purchasing from some of the, perhaps, less well known but talented and meticulous leather holster makers. Stated differently, I'd like to buy a few holsters from someone who makes very high quality holsters, but may not be as well known as some of "the usual suspects" (Sparks, Rosen, DelFatti, etc.). Basically, I'd like to support (with my $) a good, up-and-coming or perhaps simply underappreciated/lower-profile leather holster maker. Do you have any particular recommendations?

hbc,

Your words like "under appreciated" & "lower-profile", leads me to one holster maker that I would recommend - AKJ Concealco

Checkout their website and read about their inside the waistband hoslters (IWB). They have a couple of patented designs that really work e.g. Front Belt Loop & Frontal Fold-over Reinforcement. Definitely one of my favorite low profile holster maker.

Click here: AKJ Concealco LLC: IWB Holsters

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goldshellback · May 9th, 2009, 08:25 AM

K&D holsters and Little Bear holsters.

JerryM · May 9th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Here is a thread that lists many makers and lead times. I made an error and once listed Kevin with HBE.
You might find something useful there, along with the recommendations provided.
Various Holster Makers

Regards,
Jerry

bklynboy · May 9th, 2009, 10:46 AM

I have been very pleased with both Little Bear and Mitch Rosen. Fair pricing, excellent quality, reasonable turnaround times and both are holstermakers who will take the time to talk to you to help you make the right choice.

On the other hand, I ordered a magazine carrier from Mika holsters on Feb 28 and am still waiting...hmm

QKShooter · May 9th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Yep, UBG makes mighty fine holsters and Pure Kustom busted right into the holster business making some great carry rigs with some visual eye~candy & uniqueness added to them as a nice plus.

Rigrat · May 9th, 2009, 11:53 AM

www.purekustomholsters.com

Czampion · May 9th, 2009, 01:10 PM

I feel I must put in a plug for Eric at HBE Specialty Leatherworks. His work is exquisite!
H.B.E. Specialty LeatherWorks

He's one of the few manufacturers making a decent CCW holster for my pistol, a CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. That's not all he makes though...

May 8th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#11
N-frame Smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 272	My current favorite maker is John Ralston at 5 Shot Leather 5 Shot Leather, LLC - Home 5shotleather He does outstanding work, he's easy to deal with and is willing to accomodate special requests. Like most of the great makers he's got a pretty good backlog, but it's worth the wait. I also think highly of UBG holsters UBG Holsters I've got several of Nate's holsters and he does great work. Unfortunately, his wait times have been getting longer also but I guess that's what happens when you get popular. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

May 9th, 2009, 08:25 AM	#15
goldshellback VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Mayberry, GA Posts: 2,493	K&D holsters and Little Bear holsters. __________________ "Just getting a concealed carry permit means you haven't commited a crime yet........CCP holders commit crimes." Daniel Vice, senior attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, as quoted on Fox & Friends, July 7th, 2008

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May 9th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#12
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,499	"less well known but talented and meticulous leather holster makers. Stated differently, I'd like to buy a few holsters from someone who makes very high quality holsters, but may not be as well known as some of "the usual suspects" You can check out Bruce Gibson of Gibson ProRodeo and see what holsters he has in stock. He has got quite a few various rigs in stock right now. I just checked. Bruce is an absolutely incredible gun belt maker (though he is not taking belt orders at this point in time) Bruce is a genuine official bull-rider of very high personal integrity who got into making gun holsters fairly recently. His rigs are constructed of Hermann Oak leather and they are amazingly sweet looking and beautifully constructed. The man sure does know his leather-work. Go Here: *http://www.gibsongunleather.com/GLOCKHOLSTERS.htm* Note: There are OTHER holsters available on the page for various popular firearms - NOT just GLOCK holsters. Browning HI-POWER

May 9th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#16
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	Here is a thread that lists many makers and lead times. I made an error and once listed Kevin with HBE. You might find something useful there, along with the recommendations provided. Various Holster Makers Regards, Jerry

May 9th, 2009, 10:46 AM	#17
bklynboy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 87	I have been very pleased with both Little Bear and Mitch Rosen. Fair pricing, excellent quality, reasonable turnaround times and both are holstermakers who will take the time to talk to you to help you make the right choice. On the other hand, I ordered a magazine carrier from Mika holsters on Feb 28 and am still waiting...hmm

May 9th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#18
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,499	Yep, UBG makes mighty fine holsters and Pure Kustom busted right into the holster business making some great carry rigs with some visual eye~candy & uniqueness added to them as a nice plus.

May 9th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#19
Rigrat Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Posts: 199	www.purekustomholsters.com

May 9th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#20
Czampion Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 106	I feel I must put in a plug for Eric at HBE Specialty Leatherworks. His work is exquisite! H.B.E. Specialty LeatherWorks He's one of the few manufacturers making a decent CCW holster for my pistol, a CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. That's not all he makes though...