I just bought a Triple-K Hickock holster from Cabela's and tried to form and contour it to one of my '51 Navy's.
That leather is pretty thick and the water soak (2 minutes) and hand rubbed contouring didn't form very well.
I think the thickness of the leather preventrf getting sharp contours from showing through, though the basic form transfered pretty well and the revolvers holster easier.
I used a .44 caliber Brasser to open the shape up to help it accept a .36 standard model Navy. I hope the slightly larger cylinder will make the holster keep the slightly larger form.
Should I worry about getting sharper contours in the thick leather or just be content with what I have?
I'm suprised that this "Bargan"holster is made of such thick leather! It'swell stiched and the belt loop is angled to place the grip "up" when worn strong side. This is really neat because it gives the chance to wear the holster Cross-Draw, with a nice rake to it! I was wondering where I could find a nice cross-draw for my soon delivered standard 7 1/2" Navy model. Problem cured!
Back to getting a better revolver imprint, is there any other way than water and rubbing to get a sharper imprint?
For $24 and change, this holster is a deal!
That leather is pretty thick and the water soak (2 minutes) and hand rubbed contouring didn't form very well.
I think the thickness of the leather preventrf getting sharp contours from showing through, though the basic form transfered pretty well and the revolvers holster easier.
I used a .44 caliber Brasser to open the shape up to help it accept a .36 standard model Navy. I hope the slightly larger cylinder will make the holster keep the slightly larger form.
Should I worry about getting sharper contours in the thick leather or just be content with what I have?
I'm suprised that this "Bargan"holster is made of such thick leather! It'swell stiched and the belt loop is angled to place the grip "up" when worn strong side. This is really neat because it gives the chance to wear the holster Cross-Draw, with a nice rake to it! I was wondering where I could find a nice cross-draw for my soon delivered standard 7 1/2" Navy model. Problem cured!
Back to getting a better revolver imprint, is there any other way than water and rubbing to get a sharper imprint?
For $24 and change, this holster is a deal!