I don't know if this is the correct section, but I wanted to post some info on my newest custom holster that I ordered for my Model 66. I ended up going with JR Custom Leather based on the recommendation of another forum member and the fact that JR Custom Leather was able to start work on my holster pretty much immediately. I had to be difficult and request a totally new design, but Joel was happy to help and went right to work sketching out some designs like I wanted. I also had to go and be picky about the exotic skins that I wanted and the color combination. I was also very picky about the amount of detail I wanted boned into the grips. Then I had to go and ask that the holster be made for a gun in which he didn't have a template for. But Joel didn't even miss a beat and found someone with a similar gun that he could borrow to use as a template. I will be the first to admit that I was very picky in what I wanted from this holster. And being a one-man-operation myself, I understand how frustrating it can be when people are picky about their requests. Joel didn't show the least little bit of frustration and he was very happy to work with my changing designs and requirements. And I will admit that I was nervous about going with a holster-maker that I had not ever heard of or seen any of his work. But I thought that since another THR member recommended him, he couldn't be too bad and I rolled the dice.

To say that I was pleasantly surprise when my holster arrived is an understatement. Joel not only met my expectations, he went above and beyond. The holster I received is exactly what I had envisioned in my head and hoped that it would be. He chose the perfect exotic skins for the holster and used the exact sections of the skin that I liked the most. The detail in the holster is exactly what I was looking for. The fit is absolutely perfect. Just enough to keep the gun very secure, but not so much that it makes the gun difficult to draw. The forward cant is exactly like I prefer on my guns.

I told Joel that this would be more of a "special occasion" holster, but I think it's going to see a lot more use than I had imagined. Joel - I plan on wearing t his holster to every gun show that I set up at and I will gladly recommend you to anyone else looking for a top notch holster! Thanks for being so patient with me. Now here are the pictures!

Hey Cirrus,

I like it. What critters are those? Does JR have a website?

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KSCowboy

The brown is ring lizard and the black is crocodile.

www.jrcustomleather.com

That ring lizard is neat looking! I saw something I was unaware of on his website..........freshwater shark.

Thanks.

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KSCowboy

That is very sharp!

Great looking holster. How long was the turnaround?

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Miss My Buddy crsides!!

It was about 2 months from the time I placed the order until I received the holster. The other makers I checked had longer than that just to wait for them to start making your holster. And to give Joel credit, that wasn't a design he already had. He had to sketch that up himself and send the image to me. Then I would make suggestions and he would resketch. And then I requested exotic skins that he had to order, we spent some time picking out the pieces and how I wanted them arranged. So considering all the work that went into that little holster, he is very fast with turnaround!

Very Nice Cirrus, Can you get a pic of it on your side so we can see how it rides?

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