Custom holsters....

**tgriffit** · November 12th, 2013, 09:36 PM

Looking for someone local (or not) that does custom leatherwork for holsters.

Specifically, I'm looking for someone who can create a pair of left handed 5" 1911 holsters that are lined to protect finish. One for everyday carry, and the other a little more exotic for my wedding. Finish on the 1911s are excellent and I want to keep a few of them that way.

So. Does any one know of any one who does work like I described? Thanks in advance!

**sandcast69** · November 12th, 2013, 11:54 PM

http://savoyleather.com/

https://www.facebook.com/cbsleatherworks

**Johannes_Paulsen** · November 13th, 2013, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by tgriffit

Looking for someone local (or not) that does custom leatherwork for holsters.

Specifically, I'm looking for someone who can create a pair of left handed 5" 1911 holsters that are lined to protect finish. One for everyday carry, and the other a little more exotic for my wedding. Finish on the 1911s are excellent and I want to keep a few of them that way.

So. Does any one know of any one who does work like I described? Thanks in advance!

I've had good experiences with Tim Thurner, in California. I'd encourage you to give him a call. http://ttgunleather.com/index.html

**KingShootersSupply** · November 13th, 2013, 02:36 PM

www.frontierleatherworks.com is over in Strasburg, PA. Make some really top quality stuff and I'm sure he would be able to help you out.

- Jon P.

**bwoowoo** · December 8th, 2013, 10:34 PM

give rusty sherrick a call in elizabethtown.. does awesome work

**jervboy** · March 1st, 2014, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by tgriffit

Looking for someone local (or not) that does custom leatherwork for holsters.

Specifically, I'm looking for someone who can create a pair of left handed 5" 1911 holsters that are lined to protect finish. One for everyday carry, and the other a little more exotic for my wedding. Finish on the 1911s are excellent and I want to keep a few of them that way.

So. Does any one know of any one who does work like I described? Thanks in advance!

It's not local but online, Wright Leather Works. I have three holsters from them. Great workmanship, great customer service. They have lined holsters for a little more $$. Just have to wait 13 weeks for them to get it to you.

**spartakis252** · March 1st, 2014, 07:09 AM

I don't know if he'll do a lined holster but it might be worth the phone call/email.

http://www.purekustomholsters.com/

**Deleted** · March 1st, 2014, 02:54 PM

Lined holsters can be finish problematic. Generally lined holsters are lined with leather that has been tanned with chromium salts which can attack your finish.

A good holster is usually made with 8-9 oz leather. A good holster maker could make you a custom rig of sandwiched 3-4 or 4-5 leather with the grain side out on both pieces so you end up with a 4 layer holster. Thing is... all holster wear.. you can't avoid it.