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 The Case For Leather Holsters or A Very Long Rant by a Lifelong Leather Holster Guy Turned Maker    A holster isn't just a necessary thing, It is NOT just about practicality and convenience. It is also about personal style. It is a direct reflection on your style and personality. To that end, leather has always been the GOLD standard of holster materials. Leather is the traditional choice for these little bags we hold our guns in. While there are other materials such as nylon, Kydex, or plastic: leather is the one material that has the very unique property of forming itself around the weapon and wearer. Modern synthetics absolutely cannot match the natural performance of a leather holster. A well-crafted leather holster, properly maintained will last a lifetime.  In this issue I will try to give you several reasons you need a good leather holster for your firearm. Let's start with the three main reason I find a leather holster to be the superior choice for securing ...
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We have a booth!

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We Have a Booth ! Finally after years of looking and some procrastination, we got a booth at Madison's newest (and best) Flea Market! Sir Fleamore says, "Head to Madison to Booth L33"!   We are now located in Booth L33 of the Lanier Drive Flea Market. LDFM is Madison's newest Flea Market and is located at 2112 Lanier Drive in Madison, IN. We feel very lucky to have gotten in as one of LDFM's original vendors. This Market is not just some old building repurposed.  LDFM was built as a Flea Market from the ground up and is arguably the best market of this type you will find in Southern Indiana. With 113 unique vendors and several display walls, you are sure to find something here! Obviously my leathercraft is available there along with handcrafted items made by Debby. We also have several curated antiques and oddities for sale in the booth as well. We frequently stop  in and add more items to the collection, so check in often to see what's new! Here are some pics...
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In The Beginning or Not All Holsters Are Created Equal

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How It Began My journey into leather-craft began way back in 2015 when I ordered a new Askins Avenger style holster to replace the one that I had been carrying for years.  The holster in question was not just any holster.  It was bought new from Bianchi back sometime in 1967 or '68 by my father. He carried it for years and I hijacked it at some point while I was in college.  That Avenger was my faithful companion throughout my adult life, until one day I realized that it it was just plum shot.  The poor old thing had carried a number of 1911's throughout my travels and even survived a call to duty when I was on the Sheriff's Department.   A new Avenger was ordered and I had plans of ceremoniously retiring the old one to a place of high honor (probably thrown in a box in my closet).   The new holster arrived, and to say the least, I was totally disappointed. The new holster was made of much thinner leather. The sewing was terrible. The thread was much t...
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Welcome to Moon River Leatherworks

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Welcome to Moon River Leatherworks! I make bespoke custom holsters just for you! Keep checking back as the page will get better from here!           
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