Started on this model when I was 13. It does do some work on your hands. Carried that monster on every camping trip but usually used my 1860 for squirrels and rabbits. Ran outta lead once and used an acorn for squirrel stew fixings:) Had my black powders and holsters swiped by what I thought was a friend. Sad time. Just re-upped at 44 to a set of walkers, set of 1860's, and tossed in a stainless Remington old army for fun. Now gotta make my leather again. Can't be heirlooms unless they have some love. I originally used a leather spacer piece between the back and front facing of the holster to toughen up everything and make it more of a pain in the butt. Watching this video reminded me of what I was looking for.... Nothing new or unique, I was looking for a smart person doing something he loved and with talent. Thank you for reminding me of the joy one can get doing this. Hit the subscribe button halfway thru once I realized this was the only video that I actually enjoyed. Keep on it Sir!
Make yourself a Clamp rig to hold the holster while you sew. Sewed mine while watching TV. T shaped base top down. a spacer and another piece of wood at the top. Bolt or clamp this to hold your holster. you canget at both sides to saddle stitch.
Nice. Josey Wales is my hero. I made a shadow box with his movie poster and two Walkers', plus the other revolvers he carried. I really like that you stayed with the 'home made' holster that would have been common back in that time. Kind regards, Al
One of my favorite characters too. I have all 4 of the pistols and someday I'll make the shoulder holster too. In the future I plan on doing reviews of the firearms used in the movie, I hope you subscribed and hit the notification bell so you can watch future videos! Thanks for watching!
I made a holster for my 22 mares leg recently. I really winged it. I wish I would have seen this first. You definitely gave me a couple ideas on how to do it better next time. Thank you. Although I'm clinicqlly blind so idk if I coupd pull off a saddle stitch lol
Hi Richard, awesome job Sir! Was going through channel list and found this one. Jose also had a shoulder rig also as I'm sure you know. Can you imagine carrying all that weight around. Four revolvers must have felt like carrying a hundred pounds! Great video thanks for all your hard work and time.🤠🇺🇲
Small Caliber Arms Review If you’re game how about doing a vid on caring those for a day and putting into action. It would be interesting to see if it was feasible or if this is just Hollywood.
@@palerider7171 Now there's an idea! I will be doing a video on the revolvers themselves, hopefully soon. I still want to get the coat and I'd like to wait until the weather cools down a bit as well, That's a lot of gear to pack!
I'm just trying to recreate the movie holsters, I have a few more to do and I may do a video on a really "Fancy" one in the future. Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching!
For the movie they made up a pair of Walker's pistols out of wood for props pistols. Thats what he carried in his holsters unless he had to use the real pistol when he had a part were he had to use the real pistols. I saw one of the prop pistols up for sell at an auction site for sale some years ago. Dont remember what it sold for. They also used an Cartridge conversion cylinder in the guns to shoot blanks.
Love your work! Okay, stupid question - ROOKIE! If you stated it and I missed it, I apologize! What weight leather? I want to make a rough out holster for my Cimarron (Uberti) 1872 Open Top Conversion single-action. Cross draw, with a tooled decorative strap and a 2-1/2" belt. This is my first attempt at leather work since Jr High, so...
It's been a while since I made this but if I remember correctly, 7-8 oz? I try to make my holsters around 8-10 oz, I like the way they feel at that weight. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching too!
I've made a couple and I'll be showing them in some upcoming videos. Man with no name, 3:10 to Yuma and there are a few more I want to make, like Doc Holliday's shoulder holster from Tombstone.
I would say, just be patient. It's not terribly difficult, it just takes patients and time. A good sharp knife helps too but keep your fingers out of the way!
I missed the buckle part for some reason. That came out very nice. And the brass keeper is bent around the mid bar. An integral mid bar? i tried to solder mine. That is easier. Good idea. Where do you get your leather working tools.?
Yeah, the buckle is one solid piece, except for the prong. My tools are a collection of Tandy, Weaver, Amazon, ebay and Lowes. I've been picking them a little at a time over the past few years. If you can afford it, go for the best quality ones, there are differences in some of them.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview never bought from Tandy or Weaver. I figured most of the Ebay stuff is Chinese knockoffs, they seemed pretty cheesy. I looked at RIP Fords pic on line. He doesnt have the semi holstesr. IT looks like a slim jim with a full rounded flap. I have seen the Wales type in a oldT exas ranger photo but it wasnt RIP Ford maybe it was Hays.i do think that one had the full flap too.
@@kennkid9912 Ebay and Amazon carry the Chinese stuff but if you're very careful, it will last a little while. I got two projects done with my smallest stitching prongs before they fell apart. Many of the old holsters had flaps that were just cut off to make access a lot easier.
Great Video. I really enjoyed your set up and details. Makes me want to try it... Not! I have a right and a left too. Everything I see online have the full barrel covered, not like the movie. I prefer yours.
I can't remember the manufacturer, but it started out as a cattleman's crease. I reshaped it, stained it with tea bags and added the cord. If you buy them from a hat maker, they're very expensive! I did another video on reshaping cowboy hats. th-cam.com/video/kH_MgMs2L98/w-d-xo.html
Wow really nice set up, I own an 1847 Colt walker made by uberti and I would like to make a holster for it. I made one for my 1860 Colt as a cross draw set up, but looking forward to making a standard one for the walker and I will try your design. Thank you for the video lots of good information in it. Have a good evening sir
Thank you for the compliment! I need to make a shoulder holster for my 1849 Pocket, Josey Wales just carried his 1860 Army tucked in his belt. I will probably make a holster for it at some point, probably a "Slim Jim" or "California" holster.
It's made from a regular "cattleman's crease" cowboy hat. I steamed it, re-shaped it, added the band I purchased from Amazon, and used some tea to make the sweat stains. I didn't do a video on it, but I did make a video on re-shaping hats.
Nice, I love BP, its my favorite way to hunt, .50 cal rifle an a UBERTI 3rd model dragoon, your in for some fun with those pistols. Round balls for practice an either "Era'sGONE BULLETS" or "KIOWA OJIMA'S BULLETS for hunting, this is literally gonna be a blast for vids with those 2, nice leather work to by the way. I still have all of my tools from tandy when I was a kid, an use to make all sorts of things
I've picked up a few BPs while I was on my "Hiatus", they are addictive! Pick those tools up and put them to work, they're probably just dying to make something! Thanks for watching!
It's called a stitching pony. You can get them at Weaver leather supply. Check out the first link in the description below the video. (you may have to expand it) Thanks for watching!
You are correct. I don't plan on using it very much, mostly just for a video. I don't think a little wear on the pistols takes away from the looks, it might even give them a little character. I recently did a lined one for the Gambler Royal and will be making another one soon for a pair of Schofields! Hope you subscribed and thanks for watching!
Thats not totally true. The ruff and smooth side of the leather will wear off the bluing on any gun. Its not the material itself its just anything you constantly rub a gun on will wear the finish off.
The book Packing Iron ,I think has a picture of RIp Ford an early Texas Ranger Captain. He is packing two Walkers. I think Clints holsters are copies of those. FORDS dont cover the whole barrel. Ford is wearing them rather high on a ranger belt. Packing Iron is a great reference book for holster and belt design. I made a semi flap holster for my Walker and a Ranger belt for it. These weapons were originally meant to be carried over the saddle pommel. Early military holsters were full flap type.Ranger belts are based on saddle cinches Its like a two piece belt. By flap you mean the belt loop. Mine was stitched so the belt went thru it and it went over the pistol and fastened with a stud in a slit to hold the pistol in the holster as i cross the plains , HA! I tried making a brass buckle, I gave up. Good info in your video.
I just may have to pick that book up! Definitely very heavy pistols to be wearing on a belt but, I just don't have a horse! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
I picked up a copy of Packing Iron on ebay, good book and pretty expensive too! (even used) Thanks for the suggestion, I'll probably be making a holster or two from the book in the future.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Gee i have a copy i want to sell. I used to make a nice profit buying and selling that book. Highest price was like $140. I used to buy in the summer low and they would go high around Xmas time. its a great book. Good luck.
@@kennkid9912 I just picked up a second copy for about 1/3rd of what I paid for the first one. I think I'm going to offer it as a giveaway when I hit 25k subs.
Not complete...where are the tie downs, moreover, where would you put them? On the inside of the holster, the back? I am making a 1/6 scale version and was about to stitch them in on the back side of the holster coming in to the holster and down from the inside...what do you think?
I have looked at a lot of pictures of his holster from the movie and did not see any tie down (Hammer Thongs). The "Pale Rider" holster I made is supposed to have a tie down, I did not put one on mine.....yet. Do you have a pair of 1/6th Colt Walkers to go in them?
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Now that you know they exist where would you stitch them on the inside back near the bottom? two adjacent holes - strap about 30 inches long? I can't see your email, I'll send you pics of the tie-downs and the weapon.
I did that once but when the punches went through the back side, I missed the stich groove by just a tiny bit. It wasn't that noticeable but it was off enough to bother me. Doing it the way I do takes more time and you have to be very precise but to me, the outcome is worth it. All my stitches are exactly in the stitch groove. The next holster video I do, I'll try to explain it better and maybe show an example. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching too!
Nice job Richard, been thinking about getting into leather work myself. I just don't know if I'd have the patience for it or not. At the time of my post I see 3 thumbs down for this video, either those 3 gotta be real jealous of your work or a communist. Enjoy watching your channel.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Will be looking forward to that. Am making such a rig, but using a bit heavier leather, like 9oz, as they are heavy pistols, and will be using the heck out of them to conduct a test of some duration in a combat focused training scenario, to evaluate real world results with no varnish, as weapons such as these may be all someone has in a given circumstance.
I actually steamed a Stetson Broken Bow hat into the shape of the Josey wales hat, I got the hatband from Amazon and every time my daughter would make tea, I used the old teabags to stain the hatband area.
I actually made it from a standard "Cattleman's Crease" hat, the kind you can pick up from Tractor Supply or Boot Barn. A little steam and some hand forming and , Viola! (Sort of) Thanks for watching!
Dude you are kidding! You nailed it! You made the pencil roll on the brim look authentic 1800s. Josey Wales hats on the web cost at least 250. I’m confident in forming the crown but I’d like to see how you made that pencil roll look so neat. None of the western shops in my area can do it.
@@WOMPITUS It took some time that's for sure! I also have a very small travel iron that I ran around the brim while pushing the pencil roll, or edge of the brim up against the iron. I saw the prices on line, I couldn't afford them so I bought a cheap hat and did it myself. Several of the hats I wear in my videos are ones that I formed myself. The "Man with No Name" hat was also hand formed.
Just as friendly feedback....that background noise (music) is really annoying. Otherwise, good job on the holsters and belt. Also, a fine job on the brass buckle.
Josey Wales carried FIVE pistols at a time…. NOT just two….. Two pistols holstered on the belt. Two pistols holstered in chest rigs (similar place to where M3 holsters hold the weapon). One pistol in a shoulder holster.
According to the Internet Movie Firearms Database (imfdb) and other articles about the movie "The Outlaw Josey Wales" he only carries 4 pistols, the two 1847 Walkers, an 1860 Army tucked in his belt and an 1849 pocket that he wore in a shoulder holster. I didn't say he only carried two, I just did this video on the holster he carried the Walkers in. I did do another video on the shoulder holster for the 1849 pocket. I don't have to do one on the 1860 Army holster because he just wore it tucked in his belt. Thanks for watching!
Tho I’m sure you were after the movie’s “Josey Wales” holster, it’s a faint goal IMHO: a poor design that’s obvious to my eye. Why? b/c the front sight is always gonna hang on the draw, it’s prone to muzzle fouling by anything that could be beside you upon sitting, that open toe makes the hog leg look even bigger than itself, and the balance point on those WHEN LOADED (rather than when designing while *unloaded!) is higher than the axis pin and forward of the forcing cone. (Loaded, two irons are over 12 lbs!) Even Eastwood couldn’t whirl those monsters around the holster very well. (IRL, they wore em high b/c he had suspenders holding up his pants). One might have expected him to use a shoulder sling to help his belt, but that was the experience of calvary and officers- and after all, it was only a movie, right? [While he rightly identified the flap holster of a soldier as “slow”, doesn’t slow me down *that much.] His experience in the war would’ve shown him that Walkers could kill anything, including horses, mules, and several men standing in a line. (Walkers and dragoons were even reportedly used to down buffaloes.)
Richard, you are REALLY good at doing leatherwork. You made the buckle, too! Great work. Be proud of that, pard!
Thanks Santee!
Started on this model when I was 13. It does do some work on your hands. Carried that monster on every camping trip but usually used my 1860 for squirrels and rabbits. Ran outta lead once and used an acorn for squirrel stew fixings:)
Had my black powders and holsters swiped by what I thought was a friend. Sad time. Just re-upped at 44 to a set of walkers, set of 1860's, and tossed in a stainless Remington old army for fun.
Now gotta make my leather again. Can't be heirlooms unless they have some love.
I originally used a leather spacer piece between the back and front facing of the holster to toughen up everything and make it more of a pain in the butt. Watching this video reminded me of what I was looking for.... Nothing new or unique, I was looking for a smart person doing something he loved and with talent.
Thank you for reminding me of the joy one can get doing this.
Hit the subscribe button halfway thru once I realized this was the only video that I actually enjoyed.
Keep on it Sir!
So glad I could help! Thank you so much for the kind words and thanks for subscribing!
Make yourself a Clamp rig to hold the holster while you sew. Sewed mine while watching TV. T shaped base top down. a spacer and another piece of wood at the top. Bolt or clamp this to hold your holster. you canget at both sides to saddle stitch.
Dude I mean this in the manliest way possible but your sewing is amazing especially for free handing. Mad respect ✊.
Hand sewing will make your fingers "Manly" too! Lol. Thank you for watching!
Nice. Josey Wales is my hero. I made a shadow box with his movie poster and two Walkers', plus the other revolvers he carried. I really like that you stayed with the 'home made' holster that would have been common back in that time. Kind regards, Al
One of my favorite characters too. I have all 4 of the pistols and someday I'll make the shoulder holster too. In the future I plan on doing reviews of the firearms used in the movie, I hope you subscribed and hit the notification bell so you can watch future videos! Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I'm hitting the SUBSCRIBE button now. Take care and wishing you safe and happy holidays.
@@Al-Fiallos Thanks, Happy New Year to you too!
Outstanding leatherwork. I really like the way the buckle turned out. A rig to be proud of!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the video. Now I want to try this
Go for it! I blame all this on Santee, he got me hooked. Lol
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview
Santee's a great friend,
I enjoy your channel also. 🤠
I made a holster for my 22 mares leg recently. I really winged it. I wish I would have seen this first. You definitely gave me a couple ideas on how to do it better next time. Thank you. Although I'm clinicqlly blind so idk if I coupd pull off a saddle stitch lol
Glad I could help! I've definitely had to put on the glasses to see whats going on.
Awesome job. Love the movie, first protagonist in a movie that was from the South. John Wayne always played a Yankee then he comes to Texas.
I loved the movie myself. I just have to get that dang coat he wore, then I feel I can do a review on those two Walkers. Thanks for watching!
Great, I love it and I throughly enjoyed your Pale Rider holster rig.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Excellent! I never thought of laying the stitching pony down on the bench.🤔
It helps, but it tends to slide around a bit.
Outstanding work Sir !
Glad you liked it!
Hi Richard, awesome job Sir! Was going through channel list and found this one. Jose also had a shoulder rig also as I'm sure you know. Can you imagine carrying all that weight around. Four revolvers must have felt like carrying a hundred pounds! Great video thanks for all your hard work and time.🤠🇺🇲
I did a video on the shoulder holster too! Check it out: th-cam.com/video/atB0Z_vldI4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nth9-MGl9XnhZaKd
Damn that came out nice, but that buckle is beautiful 😮
Thank you!
Great job especially crafting the belt buckle! I couldn’t help smiling as your building a pair of belt holster including the belt for horse pistols.
That's what Mr. Wales was carrying!
Small Caliber Arms Review It was indeed.
Small Caliber Arms Review If you’re game how about doing a vid on caring those for a day and putting into action. It would be interesting to see if it was feasible or if this is just Hollywood.
@@palerider7171 Now there's an idea! I will be doing a video on the revolvers themselves, hopefully soon. I still want to get the coat and I'd like to wait until the weather cools down a bit as well, That's a lot of gear to pack!
You did a beautiful job on making two custom holsters wit a belt, & brass buvckle !
Thank you very much!
Nicely done! I think I'm most impressed by how you made the buckle yourself though, that's awesome!
Thank you very much! It was a LOT of work on the buckle!
Great vid on the leather work but you sure hit it out of the park making the belt buckle. You are a great craftsman!
Thank you, I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching too.
That was definitely a lot of work! Very well done!
Certainly a collectors item.
Thank you very much!
My compliments on a great video!
Thanks! I really appreciate that!
I have done a little leather work but nothing that compares to your fine work!
I'm just trying to recreate the movie holsters, I have a few more to do and I may do a video on a really "Fancy" one in the future. Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching!
For the movie they made up a pair of Walker's pistols out of wood for props pistols. Thats what he carried in his holsters unless he had to use the real pistol when he had a part were he had to use the real pistols. I saw one of the prop pistols up for sell at an auction site for sale some years ago. Dont remember what it sold for.
They also used an Cartridge conversion cylinder in the guns to shoot blanks.
That would make it much easier to keep his pants up! Thanks for watching!
“I wish I was in a land of cotton old times they are not forgotten “ 🎶 🤠👍🏼
You must be able to sing the Battle hymn of the Republic or Dixie with equal enthusiasm.
Beautiful work!
Thank you very much!
Really cool. Great job on the buckle. Should be proud of yourself.
Thanks a bunch!
Great work !..thanks for up loading
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!
Very nice job! Loved the video.
Thank you very much!
That is so dang cool! Good work!
Thanks, I have a couple other holster videos and I'm currently working on another. Thanks for watching!
That is awesome Richard. A+
Thank you Sir!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview you are welcome
Man, I bet that buckle took a minute or 2. Very nice video.
Yes it was! Thanks for watching!
im going to start dabbling in leatherwork it looks so fun and satisfying.
I like it, although it can be frustrating at times.
Where some suspendered pants and it will probably stay up just fine.
Again, very nice work!!
I just might have to do that! Lol! Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
Very nice job. Looks great!!
Thank you very much!
Dern good job! Thumbs up video ~John
Thank you very much!
Great work. Very impressed with your skills!
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching too!
You make it look easier than it really is. Great video!
You can do it! Just need some patience.
So nice!!
Thanks!!
Wonderful job!
Thank you!
That’s real kool Richard.
Thanks!
Love your work! Okay, stupid question - ROOKIE! If you stated it and I missed it, I apologize! What weight leather? I want to make a rough out holster for my Cimarron (Uberti) 1872 Open Top Conversion single-action. Cross draw, with a tooled decorative strap and a 2-1/2" belt. This is my first attempt at leather work since Jr High, so...
It's been a while since I made this but if I remember correctly, 7-8 oz? I try to make my holsters around 8-10 oz, I like the way they feel at that weight. I hope this helps.
Thanks for watching too!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Thank you!
You are absolutely welcome!
Also, can you make a decent Cross Draw holster (Left Hip) in this style rig?
I'm sure it can be done but I was just trying to make the Josey Wales movie holster. The sky is the limit when doing leather work.
Well pilgrim...that's a fine rig you got there.
Thanks!
That is Excellent Richard , good job ! I reckon you have done that before .
I've made a couple and I'll be showing them in some upcoming videos. Man with no name, 3:10 to Yuma and there are a few more I want to make, like Doc Holliday's shoulder holster from Tombstone.
This was a really good video and I am going to try and make this if you have tips that would be nice.
I would say, just be patient. It's not terribly difficult, it just takes patients and time. A good sharp knife helps too but keep your fingers out of the way!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Thank you also which leather do you use in the video?
@@clydebilly2552 Vegetable tanned about 5-8 oz. or somewhere in that neighborhood.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Thank you, and have a good day man your awsome.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Sorry to bother you again but I thought it would be cool if could make a josey wales hat crafting video.
I missed the buckle part for some reason. That came out very nice. And the brass keeper is bent around the mid bar. An integral mid bar? i tried to solder mine. That is easier. Good idea. Where do you get your leather working tools.?
Yeah, the buckle is one solid piece, except for the prong. My tools are a collection of Tandy, Weaver, Amazon, ebay and Lowes. I've been picking them a little at a time over the past few years. If you can afford it, go for the best quality ones, there are differences in some of them.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview never bought from Tandy or Weaver. I figured most of the Ebay stuff is Chinese knockoffs, they seemed pretty cheesy. I looked at RIP Fords pic on line. He doesnt have the semi holstesr. IT looks like a slim jim with a full rounded flap. I have seen the Wales type in a oldT exas ranger photo but it wasnt RIP Ford maybe it was Hays.i do think that one had the full flap too.
@@kennkid9912 Ebay and Amazon carry the Chinese stuff but if you're very careful, it will last a little while. I got two projects done with my smallest stitching prongs before they fell apart. Many of the old holsters had flaps that were just cut off to make access a lot easier.
Great Video. I really enjoyed your set up and details. Makes me want to try it... Not! I have a right and a left too. Everything I see online have the full barrel covered, not like the movie. I prefer yours.
I try to make it as close to the ones used in the movies as possible. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.
Who made your hat, great workmanship!
I can't remember the manufacturer, but it started out as a cattleman's crease. I reshaped it, stained it with tea bags and added the cord. If you buy them from a hat maker, they're very expensive! I did another video on reshaping cowboy hats. th-cam.com/video/kH_MgMs2L98/w-d-xo.html
Wow really nice set up, I own an 1847 Colt walker made by uberti and I would like to make a holster for it. I made one for my 1860 Colt as a cross draw set up, but looking forward to making a standard one for the walker and I will try your design.
Thank you for the video lots of good information in it.
Have a good evening sir
Thank you for the compliment! I need to make a shoulder holster for my 1849 Pocket, Josey Wales just carried his 1860 Army tucked in his belt. I will probably make a holster for it at some point, probably a "Slim Jim" or "California" holster.
Small Caliber Arms Review that’s exactly what I made is a slim Jim but as a cross draw
Where'd ya get your hat? I like that...
It's made from a regular "cattleman's crease" cowboy hat. I steamed it, re-shaped it, added the band I purchased from Amazon, and used some tea to make the sweat stains. I didn't do a video on it, but I did make a video on re-shaping hats.
Nice, I love BP, its my favorite way to hunt, .50 cal rifle an a UBERTI 3rd model dragoon, your in for some fun with those pistols. Round balls for practice an either "Era'sGONE BULLETS" or "KIOWA OJIMA'S BULLETS for hunting, this is literally gonna be a blast for vids with those 2, nice leather work to by the way. I still have all of my tools from tandy when I was a kid, an use to make all sorts of things
I've picked up a few BPs while I was on my "Hiatus", they are addictive! Pick those tools up and put them to work, they're probably just dying to make something! Thanks for watching!
Where did you get that holster clamp? (the one you used when you were sewing it up)
It's called a stitching pony. You can get them at Weaver leather supply. Check out the first link in the description below the video. (you may have to expand it) Thanks for watching!
Nice job making hoster but you should have lined the inside you Will wear to Bluing off the gun pulling It in-and-out
You are correct. I don't plan on using it very much, mostly just for a video. I don't think a little wear on the pistols takes away from the looks, it might even give them a little character. I recently did a lined one for the Gambler Royal and will be making another one soon for a pair of Schofields! Hope you subscribed and thanks for watching!
Thats not totally true. The ruff and smooth side of the leather will wear off the bluing on any gun. Its not the material itself its just anything you constantly rub a gun on will wear the finish off.
The book Packing Iron ,I think has a picture of RIp Ford an early Texas Ranger Captain. He is packing two Walkers. I think Clints holsters are copies of those. FORDS dont cover the whole barrel. Ford is wearing them rather high on a ranger belt. Packing Iron is a great reference book for holster and belt design. I made a semi flap holster for my Walker and a Ranger belt for it. These weapons were originally meant to be carried over the saddle pommel. Early military holsters were full flap type.Ranger belts are based on saddle cinches Its like a two piece belt. By flap you mean the belt loop. Mine was stitched so the belt went thru it and it went over the pistol and fastened with a stud in a slit to hold the pistol in the holster as i cross the plains , HA! I tried making a brass buckle, I gave up. Good info in your video.
I just may have to pick that book up! Definitely very heavy pistols to be wearing on a belt but, I just don't have a horse! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Packing Iron Steve Ratten bury. Well illustrated. You will like it. RIP Ford. The RIP was for Rest In Peace.
I picked up a copy of Packing Iron on ebay, good book and pretty expensive too! (even used) Thanks for the suggestion, I'll probably be making a holster or two from the book in the future.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Gee i have a copy i want to sell. I used to make a nice profit buying and selling that book. Highest price was like $140. I used to buy in the summer low and they would go high around Xmas time. its a great book. Good luck.
@@kennkid9912 I just picked up a second copy for about 1/3rd of what I paid for the first one. I think I'm going to offer it as a giveaway when I hit 25k subs.
Not complete...where are the tie downs, moreover, where would you put them? On the inside of the holster, the back? I am making a 1/6 scale version and was about to stitch them in on the back side of the holster coming in to the holster and down from the inside...what do you think?
I have looked at a lot of pictures of his holster from the movie and did not see any tie down (Hammer Thongs). The "Pale Rider" holster I made is supposed to have a tie down, I did not put one on mine.....yet. Do you have a pair of 1/6th Colt Walkers to go in them?
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Now that you know they exist where would you stitch them on the inside back near the bottom? two adjacent holes - strap about 30 inches long? I can't see your email, I'll send you pics of the tie-downs and the weapon.
I sent you a message on fb with pictures
Why would you not glue it and then punch the holes?
I did that once but when the punches went through the back side, I missed the stich groove by just a tiny bit. It wasn't that noticeable but it was off enough to bother me. Doing it the way I do takes more time and you have to be very precise but to me, the outcome is worth it. All my stitches are exactly in the stitch groove. The next holster video I do, I'll try to explain it better and maybe show an example. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching too!
Nice job Richard, been thinking about getting into leather work myself. I just don't know if I'd have the patience for it or not. At the time of my post I see 3 thumbs down for this video, either those 3 gotta be real jealous of your work or a communist. Enjoy watching your channel.
Lol, it's a fun hobby, even when it does get frustrating! I don't mind the thumbs down, you cannot please everyone! Thanks for watching!
What weight leather did you use for the holster, and belt? Very nice job.
Hmmm, that was a while back but I believe it was in the 5-7 Oz range.
Thanks, how are they holding up?
@@manyrounds5468 they haven't gotten a lot of use, I made them for a prop when I get around to doing the 1847 Walker video.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Will be looking forward to that. Am making such a rig, but using a bit heavier leather, like 9oz, as they are heavy pistols, and will be using the heck out of them to conduct a test of some duration in a combat focused training scenario, to evaluate real world results with no varnish, as weapons such as these may be all someone has in a given circumstance.
excellent watch sir you did a very good job on this setup thank you for sharing it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video!!! Are you selling this Leather Holster.
No, sorry! Maybe some day when I retire I may make some holsters to sell. Thank you for watching!
Amazing work, I wonder if he takes requests 🤔
Sometimes, usually it's to go with a firearm I'm going to review. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
Great job! What I want to know is where did you get your hat? Trying to find one as close to authentic as possible. Yours looks great.
It started out as a different style, I did some steaming and re-shaping.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview you did a great job. Love the look!
@@richardgrant9967 thank you!
Do you have the Jose Wales template for sale ?
Not currently but I may offer it in the near future. Thank you for watching!
These holsters in the movie are also ruff side out including the belt. I think most of clint eastwoods movies were ruff side out
I know the ones from the "Dollars" trilogy were, I really cannot tell in the Outlaw Josey Wales. Thanks for watching!
What’s the price for one holster, belt and buckle
I'm not making any leather items to sell yet, it's just a hobby for now.
That belt buckle is awesome what did you use for the center bar?
A file. Lol. I just cut the two openings for the belt and used a series of small files to shape the center bar, it's one solid piece.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you I appreciate it
Love the video really well done quick question where did you get the Josey Wales hat ?
I actually steamed a Stetson Broken Bow hat into the shape of the Josey wales hat, I got the hatband from Amazon and every time my daughter would make tea, I used the old teabags to stain the hatband area.
Where did you get the hat?
I actually made it from a standard "Cattleman's Crease" hat, the kind you can pick up from Tractor Supply or Boot Barn. A little steam and some hand forming and , Viola! (Sort of) Thanks for watching!
Dude you are kidding! You nailed it! You made the pencil roll on the brim look authentic 1800s. Josey Wales hats on the web cost at least 250. I’m confident in forming the crown but I’d like to see how you made that pencil roll look so neat. None of the western shops in my area can do it.
@@WOMPITUS It took some time that's for sure! I also have a very small travel iron that I ran around the brim while pushing the pencil roll, or edge of the brim up against the iron. I saw the prices on line, I couldn't afford them so I bought a cheap hat and did it myself. Several of the hats I wear in my videos are ones that I formed myself. The "Man with No Name" hat was also hand formed.
How you charge for your holsters
Sadly, I don't sell any holsters....yet. I should, because I really enjoy making them. Thanks for watching!
What weight leather did you use?
I think it was around 8oz.....ish.
Do you sell online?
I do not sell, sorry.
Ok thanks
Your videos are awesome man !
Glad you like them!
Reeeeeeealy nice Richard!! 👍👍. Sorry, I had to turn that"music" off. JimE
I understand, no music in the next one!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview 😊
Just as friendly feedback....that background noise (music) is really annoying. Otherwise, good job on the holsters and belt. Also, a fine job on the brass buckle.
I know, many people have mentioned the music. I no longer use music in my leather videos. Thanks for toughing it out in this video!
Josey Wales carried FIVE pistols at a time…. NOT just two…..
Two pistols holstered on the belt.
Two pistols holstered in chest rigs (similar place to where M3 holsters hold the weapon).
One pistol in a shoulder holster.
According to the Internet Movie Firearms Database (imfdb) and other articles about the movie "The Outlaw Josey Wales" he only carries 4 pistols, the two 1847 Walkers, an 1860 Army tucked in his belt and an 1849 pocket that he wore in a shoulder holster. I didn't say he only carried two, I just did this video on the holster he carried the Walkers in. I did do another video on the shoulder holster for the 1849 pocket. I don't have to do one on the 1860 Army holster because he just wore it tucked in his belt. Thanks for watching!
Can i get you to make me one
Maybe when I retire, but that's going to be a few years. Sorry. Thanks for watching!
Tho I’m sure you were after the movie’s “Josey Wales” holster, it’s a faint goal IMHO: a poor design that’s obvious to my eye.
Why? b/c the front sight is always gonna hang on the draw, it’s prone to muzzle fouling by anything that could be beside you upon sitting, that open toe makes the hog leg look even bigger than itself, and the balance point on those WHEN LOADED (rather than when designing while *unloaded!) is higher than the axis pin and forward of the forcing cone. (Loaded, two irons are over 12 lbs!)
Even Eastwood couldn’t whirl those monsters around the holster very well. (IRL, they wore em high b/c he had suspenders holding up his pants). One might have expected him to use a shoulder sling to help his belt, but that was the experience of calvary and officers- and after all, it was only a movie, right?
[While he rightly identified the flap holster of a soldier as “slow”, doesn’t slow me down *that much.]
His experience in the war would’ve shown him that Walkers could kill anything, including horses, mules, and several men standing in a line. (Walkers and dragoons were even reportedly used to down buffaloes.)
I agree there are much better holster designs. The movie holster is what I was going for even if it's a poor design. Thanks for watching!
nice but could have done with out that so called music it really got on my nerves
Someone else mentioned that, I no longer put music in them. Thank you for watching though!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you you do very nice work
@@bowhuntertravis1 Thank you!
Great job! Too bad the music is so annoying...
I apologize for that, others have said the same thing so I will avoid it in the future. Thank you for watching!
The most annoying music
I have been told! I have not used any more music in my leather working videos since then. I apologize!
Beautiful work. Unfortunately, my wife no longer allows me to watch "The Outlaw Josey Wale's." She said 12 times was enough. LOL
With some things, there are no limits! Lol. Thanks for watching!
Excellent work.
Thank you so much 😀