PA Custom Holster Manufacturers?

[psublue]

I recently purchased my first handgun - a Sig Sauer P250 9mm subcompact. Unfortunately, I have yet to find any reasonable holster for either CC or OC. Even Sig Sauer doesn't make a custom-fit holster for the subcompact model.

Are there any quality holster manufacturers in Pennsylvania? I'd prefer physically wearing something before I buy it as opposed to blindly ordering something online that is "supposed" to fit my exact gun.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks guys!

[GunLawyer001]

Talk to Jason Schafer, PAFOA member "js1050".

[Evan]

I am also looking for a holster for my P250. There aren't many out there. I think I am going to buy a universal holster until I find a nice leather holster.

[knight0334]

There was a guy down near Nanty Glo/Vintondale area that made a leather one for my Colt Python back in the very early '90s. I think his shop is still around. Quality was great, but so was the price even then. I think I paid $120 for it right when I got my Python when I was 19 or 20yo.

I'll try to look him up when back down to the phone office on Monday.

[Rule10b5]

Rusty Sherrick. He's in Elizabethtown. http://c-rusty.com/

His work is expensive, and his lead time is beyond 6 months.

That said, he's one of the best, if not the best, truly custom holster makers.

There really are only about 3 different (general) types of strong-side holster designs. A trailing loop (epitomized by the Bruce Nelson or Askins design), a pancake, and a paddle. All of the other stuff is just variation on a theme (detachable loops, cant, rise, material, etc.).

The quality of a given holster comes in how the particular maker puts them together in theoretical design (how he, personally, puts together the above variations in terms of measurements and features), the leather he uses, and the quality of workmanship that is used to execute the design.

There are probably three truly custom makers that are the best of the best that can combine all of the foregoing, and do it every time, on every holster.

Matt Del Fatti is one. The dude will make whatever you want, and when he does, it's perfect. If he's even taking orders he's a two year wait. He personally makes holsters bearing his name. A true craftsman.

Lou Alessi was another, but he's dead. Tom Kulwicki is now making his designs. Tom's work is indistinguishable from Lou's -- he's that good. They're almost a year wait.

Rusty Sherrick is probably the third. His work, in my mind, ties with Del Fatti's for the best. It's hard to explain why, and it's only fractions of a percent better than Alessi's work. It's probably in the leather they use, or the curing process, or who knows, and it's purely personal preference on "feel" in my mind. If you can think of a holster, he'll make it for you. He does all of his own work. Another true craftsman.

Milt Sparks was one, too. He's dead, though. But Tony Kanaley carries on his work, and does a damned fine job of it. But the shop isn't really custom any more. They have a set line, and they won't deviate from it anymore -- they either make a holster type for your gun, or they don't.

Personally, if you want a top of the line holster for a new or oddball gun, I'd call Rusty.

[Mike45]

This might help psublue,

http://www.bulmangunleather.com/holsters.html

Purchased a stock 1911 holster 3 years ago and was pleased with the purchase. A Pennsylvania vendor, give them a look...

Mike

[TheF00L]

I recently purchased my first handgun - a Sig Sauer P250 9mm subcompact. Unfortunately, I have yet to find any reasonable holster for either CC or OC. Even Sig Sauer doesn't make a custom-fit holster for the subcompact model.

Are there any quality holster manufacturers in Pennsylvania? I'd prefer physically wearing something before I buy it as opposed to blindly ordering something online that is "supposed" to fit my exact gun.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks guys!

BTW Psublue, Welcome to the forum from another local

[cham09]

You did notice the OP is over 11 years ago

Did you notice his username is “CH Creative” as in maybe, Craft Holsters that he suggested? Also his profile states he as 1 post and located in Oregon, so..I think he just signed up on here to try and sell his holsters

[lager1829]

Did you notice his username is *CH Creative* as in maybe, Craft Holsters that he suggested? Also his profile states he as 1 post and located in Oregon, so..I think he just signed up on here to try and sell his holsters

Yes after I was too focused on the necro thread spanking. Thanks. Just donated a Red Chicklet!

[CH Creative]

Hey guys!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother anyone, I just wanted to help. That's all.
And didn't notice the thread is that old.