Custom Leather

Hand Made Leather Holster

 

Hand made cowboy leather from The Last Best West

ALL OUR HOLSTERS ARE LINED

Our gun belt backs are suede so the belt stays where it is buckled. All holsters have a hammer tie down or strap across the action.

All our holsters can be ordered in any of the draw styles. Cross-draw or strong-hand draw. For the twist draw we recommend our classic Slim Jim holster.

More detailed information about our leather is available here

Hand Made Leather

Back in the 1880s cowboys earned a dollar a day if they were good, and the luxury of a gun belt and holster or some other fine custom hand made leather work might often be determined by their own abilities as a leather worker.

Being skilled workers with leather, most saddle makers were commissioned to make gun leather, and a cottage industry thrived in the 19th and early decades of the 20th century.

Thanks to the Internet those days have returned. Why bother with cheap mass produced gun leather, when for a few extra bucks you can have quality custom cowboy leather work made to order and to last.

What does Custom mean?

We make our Hand Made Holsters, belts and Indian Rifle Sheaths to fit your firearms. We offer custom fit on our holsters for almost any pistol, and make our gun and cartridge belts to your waist and cartridge size. Enter your info in the comments box during checkout.

You get to confirm all details when we send you a production receipt once your order is received. Leather ships 3-5 weeks after the order is confirmed.

Made to order. Made to last.
Made in America by the Cowboys at The Last Best West

  •  M1911 Modern Shoulder Holster - A classic shoulder holster for a Semi Automatic Adapted from a Texas pattern shoulder holster circa 1890. We have eliminated the chest strap and have secured the holster by using a strap and buckle that goes across your back, and over the opposite arm. As well we have angled the holster towards the centre of your chest, allowing for quick access. Comes with extra mag pouch. Holster shown is in a antique brown color.
  • Old West Shoulder Holster - Based on the classic Texas pattern shoulder holster from about 1890, and once again we have eliminated the chest strap and the holster is secured by using a strap and buckle that goes across your back, and over the opposite arm. To secure the holster up and down we have a strap and buckle that loops over your pants belt. We have left lots of length to the straps so you can adjust it to fit comfortably.
  •   Masterson Single Action Holster 

    Classic Cross Draw Holster - Simple, elegant and functional

    Masterson Belt if you order the Rig is 1 1/2" - to accommodate belt loops on today's britches. We made sure it fits Levi's jeans, and when worn with a sport coat or longer coat, is the perfect holster for people with the conceal & carry permit. Holster works equally well as either a cross draw or strong hand draw style. If you'd like the cut out star concho on the holster, please request it in the production notes below. 250_white_filials
  • Johnny Ringo leather holster hand made by the last best west A classic Hollywood holster and gun belt- from Tombstone. {1993} This closed toe design is made for quick draws with it's trigger guard fully exposed from the holster. We're showing our Johnny Ringo in our classic old mahogany color .  Movie rig is black.
  • Combination Shoulder Holster - Comes complete with holster, knife sheath, and 6 cartridge loops. We put our thinking cap on to come up with this versatile design! The strap system that secures the shoulder holster can be easily changed so the harness can be worn two ways, vertically or horizontally.
  • Leather Rifle Sling with cartridge loops hand made by the last best west Designed specifically for lever action rifles or standard shotguns. Adjustable straps let you select the length of strap with 3 different settings. You can also adjust the width of the butt collar for your specific rifle. One size fits most. Comes with up to 12 cartridge loops of your favorite caliber mounted right on the sling. Sling works well for both the Winchester Model 1892 Trapper (18 inch barrel), and the Winchester Model 1866 Yellowboy Sporting Rifle with a 24 1/2 inch barrel shown in the illustrations. Color Shown: Deadwood Brown One size fits most Price: $245.00 USD
  • Good Indian Rifle Sheath - a classic Indian Rile sheath hand-made by the last best west

    Make a real old west statement with our beautiful Good Indian Rifle Sheath for your prized long arm. This rough-out or suede rifle scabbard has a long fringe, and a fold over weather flap with button for closure against the rain and snow. Decorated with beaded rosettes and studs. Just about every family has a firearm heirloom passed down through the generations. Our beautiful hand made Indian rifle sheaths are just the thing to show and protect your valued long arm. Please include not only your barrel length but overall length of your firearm in the appropriate spot as you put your order together.
  • 3 Inch Cartridge or Gun Belt - a classic cartridge belt made by hand from the last best west A cartridge belt with your choice of loop size is a handy addition to any SASS shooter's or hunter's equipment. Our cartridge belt as shown has 30 loops to hold any size cartridge you want. Whatever size you wear, we will fill the length of the belt with loops. The exact number will vary by the length of belt, and the tapered design holds more than the billeted style.
  • Teddy Blue

    $195.00
    Teddy Blue Holster and Belt Teddy Blue Holster and Belt hand made old west leather by the last best west This Rig is based on leather holster and cartridge belt from the 1880s. This is also the same rig that Kurt Russell wears as Wyatt Earp in the excellent western film, Tombstone {1993}.
  • Best Rifle Sheath - THE RED PHOENIX - the Indian Rifle Sheath from the classic western film The Searchers {1956}, hand made by the last best west The Comanche style bead work is custom made for us by a skilled Indian craftsman. The hide is milky soft and the long, spaghetti fringe gives it a dramatic look. Any fine rifle deserves a spectacular sheath. Our Red Phoenix Indian Rifle Sheath certainly fits the bill. When you submit your order please give us the measurement from the hammer to the end of the barrel, like in the illustration in the picture gallery. Because of the intricate nature of these sheaths, our NORMAL shipping is 8-10 weeks.
  • Executive Handmade Saddle Bags an urban saddle bag from the last best west These unique bags will show your cowboy style. Simple and elegant, the oversized saddle bags are a functional alternative to cumbersome briefcases. The American Chiropractic Association recommends that back packs not exceed 8 pounds of weight when empty. Our oversized executive saddle bags are just 5 pounds when empty or barely 2.5 kg’s. The bags are 13 inches wide by 14 inches long, with interior pockets and a cell phone sleeve on the strap. Order yours today.
  • Masterson Heavy Leather Belt

    $180.00$205.00
    Masterson Heavy Leather Belt - Simple, elegant and functional.

    1 1/2" INCH WIDE Plain Heavy Leather Gun Belt with NO Cartridge Loops

    Our Masterson Belt is a great way to pack your holster. Shown here in our Deadwood Brown color belt is nice and heavy and will keep your favorite holster secure on your waist, AND keep your pants up! Belt will fit most pants or jeans.
     If you are going to order a Holster to go with this belt please order the holster first and then add on the belt at checkout to save on shipping.
  • Leather Covered Canteen

    $145.00$190.00
    Leather Covered Canteen - Cloth wrapped canteen body for insulation, and then more insulation from the custom leather cover. Mouth piece and cap are plastic for hygienic reasons. For an extra 45 dollars we will put 2 initials on your leather covered canteen and surround it with border edging.
  • Captain Walker Leather Holster - Custom cross-draw holster for the Walker Colt black powder pistol. Shown with a custom 4 inch wide leather belt. Color: Deadwood Brown Add the belt at checkout to save $40!
  • Traditional Slim Jim Holster hand-made in leather by the last best west Shown at left in saddle tan, antique brown, and black. The Black Slim Jim Holster is a left strong hand draw and can be also be worn on the right hip for a left-hand cross draw or further back on the hip for a right handed "Twist" or "Cavalry" or "Hickok" draw. One holster three different ways you can wear it.
  • Blondie Movie Holster hand made by the last best west The man with no name rig from the spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s. Color: Brown - natural rough out leather. Also available in black rough out. Our Blondie Movie Holster has a fully exposed trigger guard, affording fast access. Choose black or brown rough out leather (suede).  Gun belt has the classic gunfighter stitching, and 6 cartridge loops.
  • a classic old west holster from the last best west Charley Leather Holster and Gun Belt - The Charley Waite rig from Open Range{2003} The Charley Leather Holster is patterned after a traditional 2 loop holster from the 1880s. The Charley is a closed toe design and is shown in the movie color, antique brown. Available in all colors.
  • a basic soft leather indian rifle sheath hand made by the last best west

    Our basic rifle sheath comes in a natural color, is made from rough out leather and is simple and durable. The stitching is reinforced at wear points and has a fold over flap with lace, for rain and snow protection. We add a long leather flap with a tie down that will allow you to carry several different length firearms, by simply folding the flap over as much or little as needed. Order for the longest firearm you plan to carry in it and include the dimensions in the FIREARMS box as you put your order together.
  • Open Range Leather Chaps - a traditional step-in shotgun chap design from the last best west Our Leather Master has been working with leather, hide and fur for more than 30 years, and over his career has made close to a thousand pairs of chaps. For truly authentic, Handmade Leather Chaps and leather accessories you've come to the right place! The style of our Open Range Handmade Leather Chaps, with the 2 front pockets, was likely the most common design worn by working cowboys of the 19th century, and up to modern times. The step in design has a leather gusset down the back of the leg that you step through to put the chaps on. Enter your chap measurements in the appropriate boxes. 250_white_filials
  • Log Dog Fast Draw Holster - The Classic Walk and Draw Western Fast Draw Holster hand made by the last best west Angled a full 20 degrees forward this old west style holster is for those folks who want the fastest pull possible. Shown in antique Brown, and all our leather colors are show in the Tabs below, along with Buckle Choices and Belt Styles. Gun belt shown is the same as the VIN, however we've added 6 loops of your favorite caliber, to the tail end of the tapered gun belt Holster:$185.00 Save $20 when you buy the complete rig - just select "Add Matching Belt" at checkout.  Choose your Belt Style options at Checkout.
  • Vin Movie Holster - Steve McQueen's holster and gunbelt from The Magnificent 7 Color Shown: Saddle Tan Our version of the holster worn by Steve McQueen in that iconic western; The Magnificent Seven, our Vin holster is angled forward to speed the pistol into your hand. Movie style is shown with a bit of barrel out the end of the holster, but holster looks and works just as well if made to the same length as your firearm. Gun belt has the gunfighter infinite stitching, with 6 loops for reloads at the tail end of the belt. Save $20 when you buy the complete rig - just select "Add Matching Belt" at checkout. 
    • with fast release hammer strap hand-made by the last best west
    Our M1911 Tactical Holster is hand-made in leather and has a fast release hammer strap for super fast acquisition, and firearm safety. Shown here in our classic antique brown color. We make our Hand Made Service Holsters to fit your firearms. We offer custom fit on our holsters for almost any pistol, and make our gun and cartridge belts to your waist and cartridge size. Enter your info in the comments boxes below as you build your holster.  
  • a Tom Threepersons styled leather holster for a polymer 1911 semi-automatic side arm, hand-made by the last best west  This style will be of interest to anyone with a carry permit, Soldiers, Contractors, State Troopers, Game Wardens, Fish and Wildlife Officers, or any other professionals who carry semi-autos in rough terrain, or difficult situations. Want a secure leather holster for your  revolver? Click here for our Trooper Leather Holster
    • STYLE: THREEPERSONS JUDGE WITH BASKET WEAVE FRONT
    • COLOR: SHOWN ANTIQUE BROWN WITH HIGHLIGHTS AVAILABLE IN ALL COLORS
    SIDEARMS: GLOCK, SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, SIG SAUER, KIMBER, COLT, BROWNING, S&W, OTHERS CALIBERS: .22, 9MM, 40 S&W, 45ACP, OTHERS
  • Cowboy gunbelts hand made by the last best west Shown in the Gallery images are Tapered AND Billeted Belt Styles.  Cowboy Gunbelts are 2 1/2" in width and ship with a standard garrison buckle, as shown on the billeted belt in deadwood brown. Gunbelt shown in old mahogany is our tapered style  with a better buckle set.  See Belt Size / Buckles Tab BELOW for more information. If you are ordering a Holster AND Belt please order the Holster first and you can choose the matching belt at checkout to save on shipping.
  • Masterson Studded Leather Holster - Classic Cross Draw Holster.  Simple, elegant and functional. Shown in Black and Old Mahogany and covered in spots.  An elegant Cross Draw Holster. Main picture shows the complete rig with our 18 looped  2 1/2 inch wide gun belt or cartridge belt. For complete instructions on how to measure yourself for a gun belt please see the middle of the page and click on the "Belt Size" tab. Save $20 when you buy the complete rig - just select "Add Matching Belt" at checkout.  Choose your Belt Style options at Checkout.
  • Crow Indian Rifle Sheath - A variation of our Red Phoenix this sheath has the barrel end adorned with Crow Indian style bead work. We make this sheath a couple of inches longer than your rifle butt, to give complete all weather coverage of your prized firearm. Once your order is placed, we will e-mail you within 24 hours to confirm your firearms dimensions. Any fine rifle deserves a spectacular sheath. And if you prefer your long arm covered at the butt, our designer has incorporated a hidden flap and closure (see picture gallery). You can easily add this option to your order for just 85 dollars. Because of their intricate nature these sheaths take 8-10 weeks to produce.  
  • Paladin Buscadero Leather Holster - the classic western buscadero hand made by the last best west Our Classic Buscadero is sleek and elegant - patterned after that holster worn by Richard Boone as Paladin in Have Gun Will Travel. Or you can order the plain buscadero we show as well. This is the one seen in shows like Gunsmoke, The Magnificent Seven, The Rifleman, Westworld and so on . Either rig comes with hammer and leg tie downs. If you prefer the plain version just request it in the production notes.
  • Ben Wade Holster - this holster can be seen in the 3:10 to Yuma (2007) movie - this is is the holster and gunbelt worn by Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) Our Ben Wade holster and cartridge belt is hand carved and patterned after the original. This two-tone color combination we are calling YUMA. Here's a holster and 18 loop gunbelt combination that is as functional as it is beautiful!
  • Rifle Butt Slides - Carry 5 extra 12 gauge rounds or up to 10 rounds .45Cal right on your rifle. Butt slide slips over the rifle and laces tight to the stock. Please specify left or right handed shot.
  • M1911 Hammerless Holster - A leather service holster for your hammer less semi-auto hand made by the last best west A classic western holster for a hammerless semi-auto side arm The modern polymer, or plastic, semi-autos all tend to be wider in their design than the classic 1911. So our holster is wider and we've cut out a finger loop, and added a strap across the top of the holster to make sure your hammer less side arm is secure, regardless of where you take it.
  • M1911 Western Holster - a classic holster with a western flair for your 1911 style sidearm Our hand-made holster is an open toed design, and comes with a hammer or strap tie down, depending on your firearm. 250_white_filials
  • Rooster Hand Made Leather Holster - From True Grit (1969). Color Shown at right: Saddle Tan The gorge or opening at the top of the holster is shaped similar to our Masterson Holster, but is more shallow to show more of the cylinder. Holster is a closed toe, and was a favorite style of holster from movies like The Searchers, True Grit and many others. Below we're showing a plain antique brown 1 3/4" Masterson belt with our Rooster Holster. You can order either as a closed toe or open-toe design. Choose your holster options easily during the check out process.
  • Threepersons Single Action Holster hand made for your six shooter by the last best west Tom Threepersons was a law enforcement officer in El Paso, Texas, Sheriffs, and Police Departments, and several years of service fighting bootlegging along the Mexican border for the US Prohibition Service. He redesigned the belt holster in the 1920s into the world's first quick-draw holster.
  • Curly Bill Movie Holster - a hand made leather holster from Tombstone. {1993} COLOR SHOWN: Deadwood Brown This close toed holster is a little fancier variation of our traditional 19th century Teddy Blue Holster. The Curly Bill Movie Holster has a fancier border and the look is toughened up with 10 spots per holster. The 2 rig set that Boothe wears as Curly Bill Brocius, in Tombstone, was patterned after the rig that the historical Curly Bill wore. 2 Cartridge belts, one worn backwards and two strong hand draw holsters.   To order the complete Curly Bill Movie Rig, with 2 holsters and 2 fully looped cartridge belts, add all 3 options below where it asks, Add a Matching Belt and/or Holster? This will save you 35 dollars for the complete 2 rig set. Total will be 905.00 plus shipping. Choose your Buckle Set, Leather Color and Belt Style
  • Curly Bill Brocius Belt from Tombstone - a fully looped hand made leather belt from the powerful western film, Tombstone. {1993}

    COLOR SHOWN: DEADWOOD BROWN

    BELT WIDTH: 2 1/2" INCHES

    Order this belt if you ONLY want to order THE CURLY BILL BELT.  If you are looking for the holster as well you can order it here and then add on the belt.

    The 2 rig set that Boothe wears as Curly Bill Brocius, in Tombstone, was patterned after the rig that the historical Curly Bill wore. 2 Cartridge belts, one worn backwards and two strong hand draw holsters.  

  • Dakota Sheriff Holster, hand made by the last best west We made this first Dakota Holster for a County Sheriff, and we show it here in our signature color, Deadwood Brown. The design allows you to position the holster 2 different ways on your hip, depending on how you string the belt. Straight up and down or slightly forward. Our thanks to County Sheriff, Paul Williams for helping us tweak the design, and field testing it for us!  
  • Custom Leather Wrist Cuffs - Hard working cowboys valued heavy leather cuffs for protecting their shirts, wrists and lower arm when working with cattle. When worn with a good pair of leather gloves, the cuffs perfectly protect a cowboys hands and wrists from rope burn, and the stiff cuffs act as a brace; preventing wrist sprains.
  • Sale!
    Schofield Slim Jim Holster ready to ship is hand-made in leather by the last best west  Final sale.
    • Color: Deadwood Brown
    • Size: fits a Schofield .45 with a 7" barrel.
    • Draw: This holster is a Right Hand Strong draw or left hand "twist" draw.
     
  • We started with the style of chaps worn by Clarke Gable in The Tall Men (1955) and worked our magic on them. Our Custom Handmade Leather Chaps have a zipper closure and are a shotgun, or stove pipe, design with fringe. The heavy leather belt in a deep rich brown, beautifully compliments the top quality pale sand color of the rough out leather that the chaps are made from. Made by Cowboys for Cowboys.
    • Follow the Chart in the Gallery to get your accurate chap measurements
    • Chaps will ship in 3-5 weeks
    • Sand roughout leather with heavy leather chap belt in dark brown.
    • Features one large pocket on the left thigh
    • Also available in standard chap leather for the same price.  (Request the change in the PRODUCTION NOTES section of the order form below.)

  • A classic quick draw holster made to fit your six-gun, hand made by the last best west Our Threepersons Colt 45 Holster has a three border pattern making up this circa 1880s design. Shown in our signature color, deadwood brown, the border has a darker highlight stain making it almost seem to jump off the leather.
  • Belt Slide

    Pack an extra 2 mags easily or about 6 extra cartridges of your favorite caliber, with our handsome belt slide. Number of loops would depend on the size of your cartridge. Please enter that information in the appropriate boxes as you build your order. Will fit belts up to 2 1/2 inches wide.

  • M1911 Officers Service Holster based on a WWII original flap Holster Shown in our old Mahogany color, and we will custom make to fit the make and model and caliber of your sidearm. Save $20 when you buy the complete rig – just select “Add Matching Belt”, and belt options, below.
  • Classic Soft Leather Rifle Sheath hand-made by the last best west

    Protect your long arm with our beautiful Classic Indian Rifle Sheath, made to fit your firearm. We start off with garment quality leather and fashion this Indian Style rifle sheath to match the length of your long-arm. Cascading fringe gives it a unique look. Your choice of color is black or brown, and you can pick from 3 different beaded rosettes to personalize your sheath with. Enter your rosette choice and long arm description in the field provided below as you build your sheath.
  • Plains Indians Rifle Sheath

    Just about every family has a firearm heirloom passed down through the generations. Our beautiful hand made Indian rifle sheaths are just the thing to show and protect your valued long arm. We use the same high quality hide to make this sheath, adding ready-made bead work to finish off the design. This better quality sheath covers the action of your firearm, {like the Red Phoenix Sheath} leaving the stock exposed, and we've added a dynamic red edge to complete the frontier look. Please include not only your barrel length but length from front of barrel to the hammer. And the overall length of your firearm in the appropriate spot as you put your order together.
  • Wide-leg Fringed Shotgun Chaps - - With zipper or clip closure - made to order by the last best west These are excellent work chaps...we use heavy, oiled chap leather to produce these good looking, hard-wearing shotgun chaps. Similar to the chaps shown on the 1880s cowboy to the right; and if you'd like yours to have pockets; just ask. All details of your order are confirmed within 1 business day of your order being placed. We close them with a good heavy zipper, and we run fringe down the leg to hide the zipper from view. Available in light or mid-brown oiled leather.
  • Big Game Cartridge Belt - We made this three {3"} inch cartridge belt for a big game hunter, before he went on safari to Africa. Shown in our classic antique brown color, we've double looped this belt so it will hold your high velocity cartridges securely. Shown holding .30CAL WINMAG, and the belt is a Tapered style, but can also be done as a Billeted belt. We will confirm your specific cartridge, and other order details, within 1 business day of your order being placed.
  • Sale!

    SOLD

    Ready to ship - a classic leather belt hand made by the last best west with HERO better buckle as shown A gun belt is a handy addition to any SASS shooter's or hunter's equipment. Our gun belt as shown is fully looped and is 42" to center hole.  Comes with a better buckle set (Hero Buckle) as shown.  So if you wear a size 36-38 pant then this belt is for you! This belt is used in very good condition. Final Sale.
    • 2 1/2 inch heavy leather cartridge belt
    • fully looped belt (37 loops total)
    • loop size .45CAL LC
    • 42 inches to center hole
    • Color: Deadwood brown (dark reddish brown)
    • comes with better buckle (HERO BUCKLE)
    • used in very good condition (display item)
  • Sale!
    a classic holster hand made by the last best west This is also the same style holster that Kurt Russell wears as Wyatt Earp in the excellent western film, Tombstone {1993}. Final sale. This is a sample holster and is UNLINED.
    • Draw: Right Hand Strong Draw
    • Length: fits a 45LC Schofield with a 7" barrel.

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