How to Trace your Weapon for a holster

STEP 3

If you are ordering a rig such as the one shown above,
measure the length of the back straps according to the picture....
It will be important to measure across your back from
armpit to armpit. Here you see it's 14"

You may have questions..Just call me 1-866-405-1899
When you are finished measuring email me the numbers.
EXAMPLE: Step 1 is 14" Step 2 is 42" etc. That's It!

If you have an idea for a shoulder holster send it to us.
You can go to "GOOGLE...IMAGES" select one you like, send it to us and
we'll have a better idea of exactly what you are looking for.
If you have questions or get confused...Just call me...
I'll walk you through it...FAIR ENOUGH!

STEP 1

STEP 1
Measure from the arm pit
to the bottom of your belt...
Here we see it's 13"

STEP 2
Measure your chest at the
width breath...
Here we see it's 38"

STEP 2

STEP 3
Measure around the
entire armpit snugly...
We will add correct spacing

STEP 4

STEP 4
Measure from armpit to
armpit going around the
back of the neck

STEP 5
This will be your final
measurement.
Take a measuring tape and
measure your back side
like shown above.
Look at step 4...that's how it
will look from the front view.
This is very important because
this measurement will make
your rig fit properly.

STEP 5

Here's another thought...

How to Measure Yourself for a Shoulder Holster

STEP 3

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Step 1

Start with one single
piece of heavier type paper
(or tape 2 sheets together). . .

Holding a pen straight up and down
trace the first side.

Be careful

not to move

the weapon.

Step 2

Now, very carefully, roll the
weapon over to the other side
and trace it again...

Be extremely careful when
rolling the weapon over to
trace the other side since
the distance between the
two half's determines
the width of your holster

Step 3

Now that both
half's of your
weapon have
been outlined
you
must determine
the shape
of the top
(Crown) of the holster.

STEP 1

NOW...Take the paper dummy and
wrap it around your weapon
as shown to the right.

Pinch the paper cut out like shown Above.

You should be able to pinch 1" all along
the weapon from top to bottom without
touching the weapon.

Now Go to
Step 6 Below for the Last Step

Although the perfect way to create a holster is for us to have your weapon overnight...
The next best method is for you to carefully trace your weapon...this is not a guarantee
of a perfect fit, but we will do our best... it may involve sending you a paper dummy for approval...
but in the end we will get it right! for you... FAIR ENOUGH!
Call Us Toll Free 1-866-405-1899

You're Doing Great!

Now that you have traced the
complete outline shown here
and determined the top (crown)
shape of the holster you need to draw
dotted lines 1" from the side solid lines

In the picture above I've decided that
I want the Trigger assembly covered
completely so I've drawn a dotted line
above the trigger while allowing the
grip to remain outside of the holster.

Using Scissors,
cut out along
the dotted lines only

Step 6 Making The Strap
for your Holster
Finally take a 3/4" piece of paper with
which you will make the strap which
will hold your weapon in place.

Tape the sides of the paper holster
so the weapon can slide in & out of the
paper dummy... Place a 3/4" paper strap
over the weapon as it sits in the holster.

Before marking where you'd like the
snap to be placed...be sure it's in an
area away from any metal contact
with the weapon...you sure don't
want to scratch your weapon

With your weapon positioned in the paper
dummy, bring the paper strap over the weapon
to the front of the holster.
(Picture Below)
Indicate where you'd like the Snap

Place a dot on
the exact spot
where the rivit
will attach to
the holster
Here I've moved
the strap aside so
you can see the
red dot which will
become the rivit
hole...Be sure
they line up when
the weapon is in
the holster.

Well...
What are you waiting
for... you did
a great job my friend...

Send it to me so I can
make your holster

Our address is:
Frontier Leather Works
835 Stively Road
Strasburg, PA 17579
1-866-405-1899 Toll Free

I will follow
your dummy exactly

There are 6 Easy Steps
to making a Paper prototype for your holster...from which your leather holster will be cut

What are you waiting for my
friend..YOU'RE DONE.
Now mail it to me:
Frontier leather Works
835 Stively Road
Strasburg, PA 17579
1-866-405-1899
if you have any questions

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Here's your
cut out from
the dotted

STEP 5

STEP 6

Indicate where Front Snap will go.
Be sure the snap will
not touch metal of gun

Back side
of Holster

Front side
of Holster

This Page has been designed to help you produce
a paper pattern and get proper measurements
for
Revolvers, Automatics, Standard Belt, sShoulder Rigs and Double Western Rigs

Your Standard Pants Belt

Take a soft cloth measuring tape and measure your waist from belly button to belly button.
Don't Guess ........ BE EXACT
Frontier will place 3-4 holes on either side of the center mark you provide

Measuring for your Western Cowboy type drop down rig

The typical Western Holster Rigs are worn over top your standard belt and pants.

Frontier will add 3-4 inches to your standard belt size and adjust accordingly.

Example:
Let's say your standard waist size is 40" (belly button to belly button Your Western
Drop-Down center would be 44" with 3-4 holes places on either side of 44 inches.

To Select your Buckle...
Click on the Belt Buckle Below

Measuring for your Standard Belt

How to measure properly for your Custom Double
Rigs
We're going to let "BOB" (Our dummy) show you how...4 simple steps

Front View of a
DOUBLE RIG

Total Waist at the hips is 35"
Your Belt size belly button to belly button

Back View of a
DOUBLE HOLSTER RIG

STEP 1:
Starting with the right side...measure from the center
point
where you would like the holster to center on
opposite leg.
Begin measuring as shown below.

STEP 2:
Measure across your front to the other side where
you want the holster to center on the opposite leg.
The total inches across your front side is: 17"

STEP 3:
Starting with the left side...measure around your back
from the point
where you would like the holster to center on the
opposite leg.
Begin measuring as shown below.

STEP 4:
Record the measurement across your back from one
holster center to the opposite holster center.
Here the measurement around your back is: 18"

STEP 5:
Double check your pant size (35")
To the Front (17") and back the measurements (18")
The Total must be the same...35"

SAMPLE OF CENTERING ON THE LEG
The Red Line is the center line
The holster should feel comfortable in
this position
If you have an old holster, place it where it feels best
and take measurements from that center point

Since the Double Holster Rig is worn over your normal belt and pants...Frontier leathercraftsman, Lynn Tompkins
will add 3-4 inches to the rig using your final measurements as a basis. We will custom build your rig accordingly. For
this reason
IT IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE
that you double check all your measurements before providing them to Frontier for production.
You are paying good hard earned money for your rig and the numbers you supply us must be right...Fair Enough my
friend!