Cheney Holster Repair - Done!

[s&wchad]

I picked up this holster a while back for a few dollars. A previous owner removed the safety strap and two machine rivets at the bottom. I had an old leather belt, some snaps and a jar of Fiebing's black Edge Dressing, so I fashioned a safety strap.

It's carved "ELH", which I interpret as Economical Leather Holster! It was probably designed for a 4-5/8" SAA, but won't fit a Ruger Blackhawk because of the ramp front sight. It does fit a 5" N frame!

It works fine, but I'm not crazy about how the strap connection looks. I'm thinking about taking it off, shortening it to go over the trigger guard and re-attaching from the back.
What would you do?

I haven't decided what to do about the missing rivets, but I might just add a leg tie-down strap and braid it.

 

[Papa Lee]

Looks like a well made holster. I would move the safety strap to the back, install Chicago screws 2x at the toe and leave the loop alone. And then tell everyone "ELH" is short for "Excellent Leather Holster".

 

[s&wchad]

I would move the safety strap to the back, install Chicago screws 2x at the toe...

Chicago screws are a great idea, I've even got some on hand!
Thanks!

 

[s&wchad]

Excellent advice Papa Lee!

I was waffling on whether to move the strap and hadn't given the toe holes much thought. I took your advice on both issues and am happy with the way it turned out. Much more better!