Sixty Year Old .357 in New Leather

[Rick_A]

It's not made by a well known maker and didn't cost me $300, but it does look and work nicely.

While obsessing over holsters I came across this on an image search. I was attracted to the simplicity of the design and the flawlessly done patterning.

20140930_094813 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

It just needs a better belt.

 

[snubbyfan]

That's one nice lookin' hunk of leather ya got there.

 

[Watchdog]

I like it. It looks like a well made serviceable holster. I especially like the border stamping. I agree with you about the belt, too. I think it needs a wider belt to bring the whole rig into more aesthetic proportions, in addition to giving the gun/holster more support.

 

[Rick_A]

I'm on the lookout for a 1-1/2 belt of decent quality and thickness with a similar pattern and color.

The belt pictured has been holding CCW holsters and my pants up for about fifteen years.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

1.5 inch gun belts

Welcome to Murray Custom Leather

There are others but none better - some might be his equal, maybe.

***GRJ***

 

[Rick_A]

That's a bit too fancy for me, but I appreciate the link.

I found a floral embossed belt that's about the same color as the holster at a reasonable price.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Very nice looking holster!

 

[tompehret]

OK Rick; we're all wondering: who's the maker?

 

[jmace57]

Well it had your initials on it...you HAD to buy it.

 

[Rick_A]

I've only seen the holsters online on Etsy.com under LeatherbyKD out of Covington, LA.

 

[KEN L]

How about a matching belt from them?

 

[Rick_A]

No belts are offered.

I've got this cheapie coming:

If it's a sturdy piece of leather it should work just fine.

This buckle was a gift going almost ten years back.

20141003_112803 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

This rig may finally make a home for it.

 

[jimmyj]

Great looking holster. reference the safety strap-I prefer more strap beyond the snap , as it makes it easer for me to un-snap.

 

[kas9412]

Very nice holster....And much better to put your initials on the holster than on the gun!

 

[Rick_A]

The snap works fine for me. If anything, I don't much care for it being on the widest point rather than near the trigger guard like other designs.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Nice holster, nice revolver, nice everything! I would assume the "RA" on the holster indicates it houses a "really accurate" revolver.

 

[bigmoose]

That is a beauty. Nothing better than a Smith wrapped in high grade leather.

 

[Rick_A]

Nice holster, nice revolver, nice everything! I would assume the "RA" on the holster indicates it houses a "really accurate" revolver.

That it is, besides.

 

[Sneaky]

I went to my local western wear store and found a sturdy 1 1/2 inch belt. It works very well.

 

[Rick_A]

Got the belt in the mail today. It's pretty, and plenty wide, just a little thinner than I would have liked. It should work okay. If not I've got a thicker belt that needs a few extra holes to make it small enough.