Posted By: pab1
Home-made holster - 02/28/2008 4:52 AM
I recently picked up a used 5-1/2" Ruger Single-Six which prooved to be a great shooter. I started pricing leather holsters for it but did not like the prices they are going for. I have done a little leather work so I decided to try making one myself.
I liked the looks of the holster in the Mag-Na-Port Custom Super Blackhawk article on this site http://www.handgunhunt.com/readArticle.php?letter_id=31 . Being cheap, I would rather spend the $80 (which is a great deal) on reloading supplies than a holster. I modeled mine after that holster which allows either standard carry or cross draw. I made this one left handed. I plan to make a right handed holster for my 5-1/2" .45 Colt Blackhawk and carry both crossdraw. I made several mistakes on this holster that hopefully I will learn from and do a better job on the next one. Anybody else making their own holsters?
I liked the looks of the holster in the Mag-Na-Port Custom Super Blackhawk article on this site http://www.handgunhunt.com/readArticle.php?letter_id=31 . Being cheap, I would rather spend the $80 (which is a great deal) on reloading supplies than a holster. I modeled mine after that holster which allows either standard carry or cross draw. I made this one left handed. I plan to make a right handed holster for my 5-1/2" .45 Colt Blackhawk and carry both crossdraw. I made several mistakes on this holster that hopefully I will learn from and do a better job on the next one. Anybody else making their own holsters?