Leather for the XO

Saguaro Gunleather

I love the unique contour of the slide on the Sig Sauer 1911, but it makes holster selection tricky.  Blade-Tech makes their Stingray model for the gun, but most other makers aren’t supporting it yet.

That means custom work, so I contacted Tom Dyer, and as usual, he came up with an elegant setup.

It’s a take on the traditional Threepersons rig, a design with a long and distinguished history.  Note the quality and detail of the engraving.

Saguaro Gunleather

The holster was under $100, and was prepared in less than two weeks.  His work speaks for itself, but that doesn’t stop me from speaking fondly of it.

The stocks are curly maple, by William Hester of Hester Woodcrafts.

Hester Woodworks Stocks

Fit and finish are impeccable, and he works with a wide variety of woods.

Hester Woodworks Stocks