Intro

[outrider]

I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself.  I have been working with leather since the 1970's when I started making off duty holsters for my fellow LEO's.  I am self taught and started with a book by Al Stohlman entited "How to Make Holsters"  this book is still available at most leateher supply houses.  In the early 1990's (1992) i joined SASS and started doing Cowboy Action Shooting and also began making gun rigs, sheaths, scabbards, and western related items.  However, I never gave up on the conceled carry leather and will be going full time next year when I retire.

I am glad to see this Leather Shop forum

Welcome to all

[Dalton Masterson]

Glad to see you here Outrider!

I have been doing "real" leather work since 2003 or 2004, but have dabbled with it some since the 90s. I got into CAS, then decided that my soft holsters that I had made would not work for competition, and I couldn't afford store bought. I found a piece of leather, and made myself a new set of holsters.
Everything since has been self taught, with the assistance of the CASCity Leather Shop forum, and a few videos once in awhile.

Most of what I make is cowboy related, but I have been branching out into the more modern world making some CCW type holsters. My real love is to recreate vintage gear, but the modern stuff is gaining an appeal.
DM

[langloisandy]

I do leather a bit as well...ok, I do it full time! I have also been a cop for 14+ years....

I specialize in rifle slings and belts, but also do a Yaqui Slide and Scabbard Style holster (mainly 1911). I'll delve into other rigs if needed but like to make 1911 holsters!

I am here:
http://www.andysleather.com
http://www.shottist.com

Regards,

Andy

[ellis4538]

Welcome one and all.

Richard

PS:  Andy, did you have a booth at the NRA Convention in PA.?

[Dalton Masterson]

Good to see you here Andy. I am looking forward to your work. I like 1911 holsters best too, cuz that's what I got.

Ellis, good to see you too!
DM

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[ellis4538]

Thanks Dalton.  It is nice to have easy access to knowledgable holster makers.

Richard

[Ned Buckshot]

Howdy All I'm Ned Buckshot.

I've been doin' leather work for along time now! Since 4H years!

Started professionally about 1982 but I don't do very much anymore.

I'm glad to see some old pards here as well as new ones!

Take Care Ya'll!

Ned

[outrider]

Howdy Ned,

Glad to see you....how have you been doing?  Hopefully we will see more of you and your work on here.   

Best Regards

Rich

[Ned Buckshot]

Howdy Outrider!

Did you get my message about attaching spoons to a boot knife?

[outrider]

Yes sir I did...appreciate the info