Author Topic: What thickness leather? (Read 958 times)

Will52100 · « **on:** April 09, 2004, 12:49:25 AM »

I'm going to start on a gun rig for a pair of converted 61 navies, just a simple high ride rig with little or no embelishments.

What once leather do you guys recomend? All I've got on hand right now is 12-13 once and 8-9 once, think that would be a little thick for small holsters.

Thanks, Will

MOGorilla · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2004, 01:58:48 AM »

I like a stiff holster, so I always use in the 7-10oz range. Are the navies short barrels? If they are full length, I don't think the 8-9 is too thick for slim jims.

Will52100 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2004, 08:19:14 AM »

They are short barrels, I've got some 2 once, but that's just a little too thin!

I think I'll go with the 8-9 once, if need be I'll skive it down a little.

It's time to order a new hide anyway.

Thanks, I've never made a holster before so was unsure.

Will

williamlayton · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2004, 03:55:58 AM »

12 oz aint too much.
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