Making a 1911 Colt Shoulder Holster

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • I got my first Leatherwork set as a kid in the 1960's or 1970's. I played with it off and on for years, and made a lot of things for sale at the black powder Mountain Man Rendezvous. Once I starting doing ranch work, it really took off. I wanted things I couldn't afford, so I started making them myself. After awhile, other ranch hands started saying "Make me one too".....well in 1997-2002 I had a Saddle Shop in town until I got the job I have now. After doing this for so long, I'm kinda burned out on it. I've been trying to get caught up on the things I have promised to make for people, but it's a long list....anyway, I hope you will enjoy this video. There will be more like it soon....trying to get caught up!!

Komentáře • 180

  • @IdahoHillbilly
    @IdahoHillbilly Před 7 měsíci +5

    DANG! THATS NICE!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Dang I'm a long way behind on this stuff.....

  • @IdahoHillbilly
    @IdahoHillbilly Před 7 měsíci +7

    Good Morning 🌄

  • @Hideskiner
    @Hideskiner Před 7 měsíci +3

    Sweet

  • @impalaman4546
    @impalaman4546 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Good morning friend hope you have a great day 👍

  • @reginaldwinsor2759
    @reginaldwinsor2759 Před 7 měsíci

    Fine piece of work. That will put a smile on someone's face.

  • @sandyc6569
    @sandyc6569 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Very beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!! ❣❤❤❣

  • @jonfoy9166
    @jonfoy9166 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Good morning. You sure are talented. Beautiful work. I always enjoy watching your leather work videos. Have a great day

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Good morning! Great! I'm glad to hear that! I need to get caught up, so there will probably be some more...

    • @alauddina7575
      @alauddina7575 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@MuskratOutdoorsএক্স

  • @richgoss6013
    @richgoss6013 Před 7 měsíci

    I am proud to say that I own a nice piece of Muskrat leatherwork! Great looking job Gary.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you Rich....I'm not sure I like the way that turned out though.....one day you might end up with another in the mail!

  • @homegrowncountryhomeplace
    @homegrowncountryhomeplace Před 7 měsíci

    I always love watching you do leatherwork. You do a really good job and I appreciate you showing the little details. I enjoy doing leatherwork and hope to get better at it as I go along. Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      GREAT! Very happy to hear that! Really, it just takes practice. The other thing is not to give up when it's not looking the way you want it to look. A lot of times, when I'm making something I don't like, I finish it anyway, most of the time it turns out better than I thought it would be. Sometimes I end up throwing it away too!!!!

  • @TightwadTodd
    @TightwadTodd Před 7 měsíci

    Always like the building videos....

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      GOOD! Hopefully there will be more soon.....I have got to get caught up on this stuff!

  • @DavidRobinson-mx6cl
    @DavidRobinson-mx6cl Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very nice job brother!!!!!! Awesome 👍

  • @masstrapper7645
    @masstrapper7645 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Amazing work as always. 👍👍

  • @drtom5936
    @drtom5936 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great work Muskrat. Beautiful.

  • @billiep4338
    @billiep4338 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Beautiful work ❤Have a great day ❤

  • @amyeteel5379
    @amyeteel5379 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I could watch you for hours. Good job Muskrat. Your the man!

  • @pauldavis6242
    @pauldavis6242 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good Morning !!! Nice job on that holster.

  • @thecamocowboyoutdoors5693
    @thecamocowboyoutdoors5693 Před 7 měsíci

    Good morning Gary. Very nice work. Someone should be very happy with that holster. Thanks for the great video.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I hope they will like it. Shoulder holsters are kind of heavy. I like a belt holster better really. This guy is a hound hunter chasing Mountain Lions and Bears.

  • @shermanbarnett6456
    @shermanbarnett6456 Před 7 měsíci

    That looks great. Your a man of many talents.

  • @jeffryrichardson9105
    @jeffryrichardson9105 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful work!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

  • @swennym
    @swennym Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your talent!!

  • @mikeburke7652
    @mikeburke7652 Před 7 měsíci

    I really admire you leatherworking skills. I tried it many years ago and didn't have the artistic abilities.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you. Keep at it. It just takes practice is all.

  • @WilliamWebber-wn3zu
    @WilliamWebber-wn3zu Před 7 měsíci

    Turned out beautiful.!!!!!!
    And great video editing as well.
    See you tomorrow. Have a great day . 🌻

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you! You too! It's a little warmer today, 15F right now. Still cold, but much better than -8F!

    • @WilliamWebber-wn3zu
      @WilliamWebber-wn3zu Před 7 měsíci

      @@MuskratOutdoors
      I would totally agree 👍.

  • @jaydurtsche2569
    @jaydurtsche2569 Před 7 měsíci

    Love the leather work you do!!

  • @curtisshippy4602
    @curtisshippy4602 Před 7 měsíci

    Good morning Very well done Have a good day

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Good Morning! (Night now) I hope you had a great day.

  • @johndavis2720
    @johndavis2720 Před 7 měsíci

    Tight and right.beutiful holster.great job.hope you find some wolves soon.have a great day!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! So do I....checked on a "Wolf Kill" today......tomorrow's video....

  • @PuskwaskaOutdoors
    @PuskwaskaOutdoors Před 7 měsíci +1

    Oooo that’s really nice 👍
    I was just going thru some of your older leather working videos the other day, decided to order up some tools and leather and try my hand at it….
    Need to build a couple possibles bags for black powder trail walks this summer and rebuild a couple antique shot snakes for taking my old cap lock 12ga out bird hunting in the fall.
    Boy they sure don’t give leather away these days, a side of Tandy’s Kodiak oil tan and a single shoulder of 6oz veg tan was about $200cdn 😑

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Thanks! No, ever since that "Mad Cow" thing back around 1999-2000 or so, the price of leather went way up and stayed there. It's hard to make much on this now. People will only pay so much....

  • @ray5156
    @ray5156 Před 7 měsíci

    Raw talent

  • @joshrice5894
    @joshrice5894 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi Guys wow that is a handy holster excellent job I am always amazed at what you can turn a piece of leather into Well I hope you can get caught up on the things you promised to make for people I know I will sure enjoy seeing what you make if you do more videos Well you guys take care up there

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you very much! Me too....being this far behind has really taken the fun out of this.

  • @darreldwalton8763
    @darreldwalton8763 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good Morning! Very nice work, as always! Have a great day.

  • @stingray8585
    @stingray8585 Před 7 měsíci

    Good morning Gary, very nice holster.

  • @royroscoe5031
    @royroscoe5031 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful work Gary!

  • @jimmywood7817
    @jimmywood7817 Před 7 měsíci

    That's awesome 👌

  • @michaeldemny612
    @michaeldemny612 Před 7 měsíci

    Totally awesome

  • @2ndamendmentSam
    @2ndamendmentSam Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very nice work. I tried to get into leatherwork recently but it didn’t go as planned. Oh well, that’s life.

  • @virginia7191
    @virginia7191 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful work!

  • @WilliamWebber-wn3zu
    @WilliamWebber-wn3zu Před 7 měsíci +1

    So cool watching you doing your craft.

  • @kdseiwert7360
    @kdseiwert7360 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice work! Those fingers come along ,takes dog ages to heal that black out!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! They are getting there! One fell off.....the other tried to but I Super Glued it back on! HA! Tender still under it.

  • @johntwomey3732
    @johntwomey3732 Před 7 měsíci

    Once again awesome job.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks!!!!

    • @johntwomey3732
      @johntwomey3732 Před 7 měsíci

      I’m curious about the maul you are using, is it homemade and what is it wrapped with?

  • @joysteward8785
    @joysteward8785 Před 7 měsíci

    Have a wonderful day 😊

  • @indycharlie
    @indycharlie Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very nice work , as always ! Reminds me of the chest rig I carried my 45 in , in RVN . I don't recognize that fingered grip on that A1 ? I have a Colt defender that came with Hogue grips that I LOVE !! Fits like a dream in my hand . Nice looking gun , that one you have . Stay safe and warm , and Cindy away from ropes .. bg

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That rubber grip with the finger bumps came with this one. I kind of like it, fits in your hand nice, but I'd like to make some of those rattlesnake grips for it. Maybe this Summer?

  • @claytoncooper422
    @claytoncooper422 Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent Sir !!!!!

  • @jamesbutler5518
    @jamesbutler5518 Před 7 měsíci

    Very cool !!!

  • @10aurum48
    @10aurum48 Před 7 měsíci +1

    As usual, outstanding craftsmanship Gary!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you JR! I wish I could get caught up so I could enjoy this again.

  • @user-de8hi5kx9m
    @user-de8hi5kx9m Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing work

  • @stevehamilton6070
    @stevehamilton6070 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice holster. Thanks

  • @frankhengstler6101
    @frankhengstler6101 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome stuff Muskrat👍👍

  • @markbauman1411
    @markbauman1411 Před 7 měsíci

    That turned out amazing! I've been looking for a shoulder holster for my 1911. Bet I won't find one that nice anywhere in a store.

  • @michaelross4041
    @michaelross4041 Před 7 měsíci

    damn son you shore are good with that leather! nice looking holster.

  • @Shastavalleyoutdoorsman
    @Shastavalleyoutdoorsman Před 7 měsíci

    That's gorgeous work Gary. I'm going to have to build myself one, one of these days.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You should! It's kind of satisfying to make your own. That way also, you can make it the way you want it to be.

    • @Shastavalleyoutdoorsman
      @Shastavalleyoutdoorsman Před 7 měsíci

      @@MuskratOutdoors I haven't done leather crafts since four h, but i've been meaning to get back to it.

  • @akelkhunter
    @akelkhunter Před 7 měsíci

    I’ve always been enamored with leather work both the skill it takes and the creativity for design. Very calming video.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you. I enjoy doing it. I'm so far behind now though I don't enjoy it as much as I used to though.

  • @dennyorton2430
    @dennyorton2430 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome job.

  • @JC-uq5gi
    @JC-uq5gi Před 7 měsíci

    I use the bead kniff often on things. It really makes a nice border.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Do you mean that double blade swivel? I really like that one too. I guess I haven't heard it called a bead knife, but it makes sense.

    • @JC-uq5gi
      @JC-uq5gi Před 7 měsíci

      @@MuskratOutdoors that's just what came to mind. It's been a while since I've tooled anything, and I just thought that was it.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      @@JC-uq5gi It might be? I really don't know???

  • @jasonaffeldt7838
    @jasonaffeldt7838 Před 7 měsíci

    Gary, your holster reminds me of WWII GI holster or El Paso saddlery Tanker model.
    Yours is way cooler 👍. Hope you and Cindy had a good Christmas and a great New Year. Take care.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It's similar. This one is more old west. I've made a lot of the tanker type also. Thank you!!!! We hope your Christmas was great and that 2024 will be a great year also. I'm kind of worried about this "election" though.....

  • @elkaholic338
    @elkaholic338 Před 7 měsíci

    Good work ... very nice !

  • @bigjhunter7660
    @bigjhunter7660 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome looking rig there sir ….. true craftsmanship 👍🏻

  • @georgethomas4483
    @georgethomas4483 Před 7 měsíci

    You the man - looks good

  • @morgankruse4666
    @morgankruse4666 Před 7 měsíci

    Very cool

  • @chriscenis4495
    @chriscenis4495 Před 7 měsíci

    Too bad you're kinda burned out on it, your so dang good at it! I treasure the things I have wit your stamp on them! Happy New Year Hoss!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Chris!!! Thank you! Hopefully if I ever get caught up, I can do some more. People have kind of ruined the fun of this...
      We need to get together!!!!!!

  • @paulsisco7595
    @paulsisco7595 Před 7 měsíci

    Really nice work sir looks great.

  • @timberdrifter8225
    @timberdrifter8225 Před 7 měsíci

    I always enjoy watching you do leather work. The way your hands move has the look of long practice and craftsmanship. Its apparent in the lack of hesitation once you get started.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you very much! I've made an awful lot of them over a lot of years. It's enjoyable, but I really have to be in the mood to do it to do a good job.

  • @berniesmith8163
    @berniesmith8163 Před 7 měsíci

    More art work from the Muskrat thanks you for taking us along !!!!

  • @ritasidwell8578
    @ritasidwell8578 Před 7 měsíci

    Good work need one

  • @Blackpowder54
    @Blackpowder54 Před 7 měsíci

    hello, the holster really looks great, nice job

  • @dlansburg2673
    @dlansburg2673 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job!

  • @user-vo8fb1yh8q
    @user-vo8fb1yh8q Před 7 měsíci +2

    I've got a 1911 Springfield.im in Montana still have 2 where it. Putting bait out4 woofs with the bears still raiding bait stations.getting close to the first if judge lets us start trapping.have woofs on camera hitting my bait. Got a bunch scraps from meat cutting place. Said can have all I need his business has suffered bad no wild game to butcher. I plan on helping out here directly if bears den

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      The bears are still hitting you bait now? Wow! I wouldn't have expected that! I have not seen a bear track here since November. Are they black bears or grizzly? There's no wild game left here either....Good Luck on the Wolf Trapping this year! Where in Montana are you?

    • @user-vo8fb1yh8q
      @user-vo8fb1yh8q Před 7 měsíci

      @@MuskratOutdoors I'm in the flathead by glacier Park. Black and grizzlys are up yet. Few years ago they were up raiseing hell January 17 I had to make cage traps for cats. They destroyed all 17 of them..woof tracks were following the grizzlys. Montana has more trapping rules than you can believe we have to be 150 feet from the road. You now what that does on roads in the mountains straight up or down to put a set in . can't use certain bait because of the lynk zone no snares. We are ham strung bad. I put a off on a place in elk city. I have 60 k invested in trapping gear bought a Nissan frontier had tracks put on 15 k. Bill we only get 500 from the ffwm looseing battle

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      @@user-vo8fb1yh8q Wow....that is rough! I just looked it up, the F4WM is $750- $1,000 depending on area in Montana now. Still won't cover expenses, but it will help. I'd sure like to have a tracked Jeep.....my job pays so little, I can barely afford the gas to put in it. 150 feet from the road is a long way to try to pull a wolf. They like running those roads!

  • @ImixSpb
    @ImixSpb Před 7 měsíci

    Your craftsmanship is something I'm enjoying. Thanks for sharing, have a nice day!

  • @dw6090
    @dw6090 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job, I like a special ,different, thing and I don't want fancy. Just functional, where u get leather, . I know I don't have time to make that's for shore thought

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I get mine from Dubois Leather & Shoe company, Dubois Idaho.

  • @aardhond
    @aardhond Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job sir 😊

  • @SanJuanMountainBob
    @SanJuanMountainBob Před 7 měsíci

    If a feller does any leather work, watching this is depressing! Haha You make it look so easy.....and it ain't! Anyway, nice work - fun to watch somebody who's good at this stuff. Happy New Year!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      HA! Thank you very much! It just takes practice. Don't give up, the more you do, the easier it gets.

  • @WilliamWebber-wn3zu
    @WilliamWebber-wn3zu Před 7 měsíci

    Morning fine sir 🌻

  • @JC-uq5gi
    @JC-uq5gi Před 7 měsíci

    I don't know about you, but my leather room ALWAYS accumulates clutter. No matter what. I'm always needing more room too! Lol. I'd love to make one of these for myself. If you're interested in maybe selling a copy of your pattern, let me know. I'd like to make a pancake style belt rig, and a chest rig too. If you have any time to make a chest rig for this model, I bet it'd be a popular vid? :) Strong work Mr Gary! Nicely done.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks! Email me your address and I'll send you a copy of the pattern. muskrat14@hotmail.com

  • @tomoneil3453
    @tomoneil3453 Před 7 měsíci

    😎Awesome

  • @danthompson1467
    @danthompson1467 Před 7 měsíci

    Good afternoon WOW I wish I had some of your talent . Outstanding work sir . Do you sell them ? you make it look so easy I’m sure it took you years to collect all the tooling for each task 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! Some of these tools, I got when I was a kid, maybe close to 50 years ago now. I do sell holsters and things, but I'm so far behind, I don't know when I'll catch up!

  • @mesalyn
    @mesalyn Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, What talent mixed with experience can do. Great Job, is that for you or someone else? Thanks for the view.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Ha! Thank you very much! Yes, this one is for a neighbor. I'm way, way behind....

  • @johnnelson5659
    @johnnelson5659 Před 7 měsíci +1

    How did you learn such an amazing skill ?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Ha! By being poor! I couldn't afford to buy what I wanted, so I learned to make my own. I'm self taught on all this stuff, but it's taken a lifetime to learn it.

  • @rhondaandrew1764
    @rhondaandrew1764 Před 7 měsíci

    That is awesome ❤. I wonder how much would it cost for a regular old time gun holster and belt for a 44 mag.single action 😊

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Believe it or not, belts are about the hardest thing to make. They never seem to fit right! Holsters, if I have the gun, are easier than the belt! Right now, as much as I hate to say it, I'm so far behind that I can't take on any more. Hopefully I'll get caught up and be able to do some! Sorry...

    • @rhondaandrew1764
      @rhondaandrew1764 Před 7 měsíci

      That is okay I understand busy.

  • @j.c.curnes
    @j.c.curnes Před 4 měsíci

    I want one for my Ruger SR9c. I don't trust modern ones that I can afford.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 4 měsíci

      One of the troubles I have with gun holsters is that I really need the gun for the best fit. If it's one I don't have, or can borrow, it's really hard to do.

    • @j.c.curnes
      @j.c.curnes Před 4 měsíci

      @@MuskratOutdoors Yea, I wouldn't ask you to make one. Seems you have plenty to do. :)

  • @davidcheverie7652
    @davidcheverie7652 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Tell me something, how long does it take you to make something that nice.Great work.

  • @tseals5248
    @tseals5248 Před 7 měsíci

    Man, that's some fine leatherwork, how much for one to fit a Smith and Wesson J frame 357, 4" barrel ?
    I be proud to own some of your work.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I really need to catch up again before I take on any more. Sorry.....for now at least, I can't say yes to any more.

  • @joemorganeatmyshortschannel
    @joemorganeatmyshortschannel Před 7 měsíci +1

    hard to beat a 1911 far as cool factor its outdated but still pays the bills

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I still think it's the best. Personally, I'm not fond of Glock or any of the plastic guns. They are lightweight, and dishwasher safe though! Ha!

  • @tnkmckenna
    @tnkmckenna Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful! Do you take orders?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! I do, but I'm so far behind I can't right now. I really need to get caught up again first.....sorry...

  • @staceymay2655
    @staceymay2655 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice.. Hows that rock slab i gave you worken for leather? Gooddays?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Hello Stacy! Merry Christmas!
      I want to use it as an outside bench, but there hasn't been time to make it. Cindy said she might steal it if I ever get time to make her the outdoor kitchen she has been wanting.

    • @staceymay2655
      @staceymay2655 Před 7 měsíci

      Let her steal it, you have enough stuff. Gooddays Tooya@@MuskratOutdoors

  • @travisboling735
    @travisboling735 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job how much you charge for making one fore Colt 911 45

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Right now, I'm too far behind to do any, but usually about $200.

  • @Kiowagoodfella
    @Kiowagoodfella Před 7 měsíci

    What would charge to make a rig like that?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 7 měsíci

      Right now I'm too far behind to do any more, but about $200 depending on tooling.