Finished this up last week

[Miguel Loco]

Somebody wanted a matching holster for his new Holy Smoker. Not sure I quite pulled it off, but I got pretty close. I'd hate to tell you how much time I had in this, but I learned a hell of a lot.

Wasn't really sure where to put this, but kind of wanted to show it off. I'd never done a holster from a "store bought" pattern before, but it sure helped for the tooling part of the project. Had a lot of fun doing it....

I liked it so much that I'm going to do one for my SR1911.....

[Hawg]

Nice

[mike116]

Good job Mick.   Is that a "pickled" finish or dyed?

[ssb73q]

Hi Mick, beautiful, very handsome! How long have you been doing leatherwork?

Regards,
Richard

[ShotgunDave]

Nicely done Miguel!

[Miguel Loco]

Good job Mick.   Is that a "pickled" finish or dyed?

Hey Mike...it's dyed. retouched, different colors, sanded lightly with 2000 grit, redyed...resanded....etc. It took quite a while to get the right look. That "patina" part took longer than the tooling by far.

[Miguel Loco]

Hi Mick, beautiful, very handsome! How long have you been doing leatherwork?

Regards,
Richard

Hey Richard.... not too very long. I'm still learning as I go. But I'm fortunate to have a great resource in the cowboys in Tombstone. They get holsters at a pretty good price and I get to learn while they cover my costs.

[sltm1]

That's not just a holster, it's a work of art !!!!

[Captainkirk]

Nice work, Mick!

[Miguel Loco]

Thank you for the kind remarks everyone.....it's appreciated.

[bigted]

I totally agree with EB's ... that is vera nice.

I would like to see your rendition in a 1911 holster ... er ... work of art.

[Miguel Loco]

I definitely can't take credit for the tooling design, just the tooling...which is the easier part. It's the only store bought pattern I've ever used....and I feel a bit guilty about it, but I did compensate the original designer fairly handsomely for the right to use it.

As for the 1911 holster.......that pistol has always been a looker...but in a good western style holster, it's absolutely stunning. I'm looking forward to the project, but it'll be a good while before time permits me to get on it.