Making a shoulder holster classic, old school, concealed carry gun leather

In this video I am showing how I make one type of leather concealed carry shoulder holster. Someone I have made a holster for in the past contacted me and wanted a shoulder holster like this because he mostly only carries when he is driving and he cannot easily get to a holster on his waist when he is in a vehicle. This is a style of shoulder holster I have made several variations of. It can be just for a handgun like this one, or with just a few changes you can include a magazine pouch as a counterweight. This particular holster was made to fit a small Browning .380 that looks like a little 1911.

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[zigzagkill]

This gave me an entirely NEW appreciation for my custom TTK leather shoulder holster. It took about 6 months for it to arrive, from a far away country( middle East). As they never made one for a TTK. I was pleasantly surprised in the product I received. As I know it came from the hands of a creator like yourself.

I was a machinist for 20 years. So I appreciate other trade crafts that take "working" the material. The satisfaction of creating handmade things, is unparalleled.

I appreciate your mind, sir!

[lindafoxwood]

Amazing work on the shoulder holster. I will make one of those next. I just hobby around with leather. Made 3 Alligator pancake holsters for my 3 9mm Taurus in the last 3 months. Nothing fancy, but black alligator sure looks good. I made a custom knife sheath once for $60. The guy sent me a hand drawn outline of the knife. Turned out to be a WW2 Raider Dagger world famous since there were only 15000 made from Camillus knives. He sent me $75 for the sheath instead. 😀 A few years later, I found one of these Knifes for $2000 and bought it. I made a new sheath for it and still have it hanging on my wall.

[rogerholmes]

Great workmanship. Loved watching a master work.

[JuanVargas-xxdu]

A great and beautiful job friend! A big hug from Argentina! Thanks for showing! God bless your hands!

[sp_saff]

This was exactly what I was looking for for reference. Thank you for posting this.

[seandepoppe]

That looks great!

Thanks for sharing

[stevebarzee]

Very well made, clear and concise video. Just the tips I needed.

[fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor]

I need one of these for my 3.5" is perfect👍

[lswen]

great demo on construction. Love the wau you made this pattern. I have made a similar one but, like yours much better.! thanks for the instructions

[sabresecuritydefenseconsul]

Are you able to add a wait belth with right hand hoslter and add more carry items on the bealt

[billwessels]

I enjoyed the video. Thank you, Sir!

[EDCtexan]

Do have a video with double holsters or a modular set up

Primary on your strong draw side ( Me it would be on the right cause I am left handed never know how to word it) and say be able to change the non dominate side with say a smaller firearm that can switch out with a knife or even just mags

[billybushmaster]

I need one like this For a 1911 4" model with a strap across the hammer . To carry Cock a locked. How much right hand with loop on both sides with double Mags

[JesusisMylord]

Oh wow that is very nice. I would love to have one of these made. How do I get in contact with you?

[Ronaldkgetstuff]

any chance to get the shoulder pattern for this rig . I can't find it anywhere

[jtridley]

Doesnt cutting on a stone slab dull your knife and punches?

[TrebleForTheBass]

Can you recommend a good leather filler for repairing gouges that is sandable and dyeable? Preferably durable and flexible for shoes

[trizton]

Where can I find the stencil pattern dimensions? Mostly the upper and lower shoulder loop halves? Awesome video thank you. I have a Dan Wesson w/ a 10" barrel that is brutal to carry on the hip and looking online for a shoulder rig that size is near impossible. I do have a Brauer Brothers side holster for it that I would love to incorporate into a vertical shoulder side carry.

[michaelprue]

I’d be interested in pricing one of these for a full size Springfield ronin 5”.
I you are obliged to do so ?

[gregcanchola]

Great video, thanks !
By any chance do you have this pattern for sale? I know you mentioned a book from Tandy Leather but you modified the original pattern.
Please let me know.
Thanks