my mares leg holster

[bdykd0]

this is my first attempt at posting pictures ....

and my first at staining leather ....

ordered a blond leather holster from cochise

ans have been rubbing it down with coffee

stopped when I got this look ....

new holster for mares leg pictures by bdykd0 - Photobucket

[JeffsSig]

That is NICE looking!!!!

Id like to make something like that for my AR.

[creeky]

WOW! That is really sharp. Excellent job!

[JAB]

Very nice. Could you give more detail or point me in a direction where I could find out more about this 'rubbing with coffee' staining method? I really like the results.

[bdykd0]

it came about from an internet search for natural stains .....

suggestions included tobacco, coffee, black walnut hulls, etc.

I mixed up and heated a thick 1/2 cup of instant coffee with water and applied with a soft cotton rag ... rubbed all over and let it dry before repeating the process .... took about 4 times to get the color I wanted .... it darkens the edges where the imprinting is more than the smoother parts of the leather

[Murgatroy]

I think that is really sharp.

[Guest TnValleyBulletman]

That turned out really well.

[bdykd0]

2nd attempt at posting picutes

this time using the img code .... thanks TNValleyBulletman ....

[Guest TnValleyBulletman]

Glad to be able to help!!

i love the darker edges on the holster. That really sets it off:)

[bullrider]

Congratulations!!! That is a job very well done.

[Guest Jerry VS]

I have the same holster from Cochise Leather in AZ, and my new Rossi Mare's Leg does not fit. Holster is way too tight! Any suggestions?

[Deerbnb]

WHAT a rig !

[Spook]

Very nice..... Shades of "The Rifleman" for those of you old enough to remember.

[crossfire]

I have the same holster from Cochise Leather in AZ, and my new Rossi Mare's Leg does not fit. Holster is way too tight! Any suggestions?

I would give Cochise Leather a call and see what they suggest. There are a couple of ways you can shape a holster to fit the gun, but it depends on the type of leather.

[Mark@Sea]

I have the same holster from Cochise Leather in AZ, and my new Rossi Mare's Leg does not fit. Holster is way too tight! Any suggestions?

Use a spray bottle or sponge, and thoroughly dampen the leather. Give it a few minutes, then repeat. The leather will become pliable. A word of caution, when wet, it will take a stain from almost anything, so use a new sponge, clean rag, what have you, and make sure your hands are clean.

Wrap your Rossi in a layer of wax paper, and work it into the holster. Don't be afraid to shove on it a bit, you should not be able to break quality stitching very easily.

Allow to dry.

If you have questions shoot me a pm. Worst case, if the maker won't help you out, I have a '92 and will fit it for you.