Acrylic patterns for a 1911 holster, the pattern comes in two pieces. The pattern sits on a black leather background next to a brown leather example 1911 holster.

Acrylic patterns for a 1911 holster, the pattern comes in two pieces. The pattern sits on a black leather background next to some tools used to make a holster.

Front piece of the 1911 holster pattern sitting on a bed of black leather background.

Back piece of the 1911 holster pattern sitting on a black leather holster.

Acrylic patterns for a 1911 holster, the pattern comes in two pieces. The pattern sits on a black leather background with a brown leather example holster sitting ontop of the patterns.

Sitting on a bed of pale rocks is a brown leather 1911 pancake holster, which is the same holster that the pattern makes.

ACRYLIC TEMPLATE | 1911 STATESMAN HOLSTER | PATTERNS FOR LEATHERCRAFT

Name: ACRYLIC TEMPLATE | 1911 STATESMAN HOLSTER | PATTERNS FOR LEATHERCRAFT
Brand: Hellhound Leather Co
Price: 41.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$41.00

Handcrafted to Order | Ships in 3 to 5 Business Days

Description

Holster Template cut from 1/8 inch clear quality cast Acrylic - sturdy, durable and very easy to use with a metal scratch awl, pen or even a blade. Our acrylic holster patterns are ideal for leathercrafters with intermediate experience.

This is the exact same holster template that we use every day in our shop: designed and cut by Hellhound Leather Co.

Holster intended to be crafted with at least a 10oz weight leather. Hellhound Leather Co crafts this holster with a 10oz full grain veg tan and a 2oz full grain veg tan lining.

This 1911 holster pattern has a 15 degree forward cant, also known as "FBI carry".

This 1911 holster template will fit any standard 1911 frame. The pattern comes in the following sizes:
Full Size Government 5"
Commander 4.25"
Officer 3.5"

Acrylic templates ship within 3 - 5 business days.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Designed and cut in our shop, same exact patterns Hellhound crafters use
Quality cast 1/8 inch acrylic
Acrylic pattern only - tools and holsters pictured NOT included
Ships with plastic or paper protective film that should be removed

TERMS OF USE:
This holster pattern is intended to be used by makers to craft on a small scale, for hobby and small business profit. This holster pattern is NOT permitted to be used in a mass manufacturing/factory production setting. This holster pattern is not permitted to be replicated and re-sold as a pattern and is protected by copyright.

Please watch our build video below for a walkthrough of how to craft this holster.

Hand-Built from the Hide Up

At Hellhound, there are no assembly lines. Every piece begins as an original concept on Gavin’s workbench, meticulously drafted into heavy-duty templates to guarantee absolute precision. We hand-trace and cut every single pattern directly from premium, full-grain hides. From there, we rely on time-honored methods—hand-tooling, assembling, dyeing, and burnishing the edges until they are flawlessly smooth. Finally, the piece is set with heavy-duty solid brass hardware. Nothing leaves our Rocky Mountain workshop until it passes a rigorous inspection, ensuring it meets the uncompromising standard our family name was built on.

The Materials of Our Trade

A master craftsman is only as good as his materials, which is why we source exclusively from the oldest and most renowned tanneries in the United States. Our foundational full-grain hides come from Wickett & Craig in Pennsylvania and the legendary Horween Leather Co. in Chicago—heritage institutions that have spent over a century perfecting their sustainable, world-class tanning techniques. For our premium custom builds, we turn to American Tanning & Leather in Georgia and Pan American Leather in New York. Like us, these are multi-generational family businesses deeply committed to uncompromising quality. Paired with heavy-duty solid brass hardware manufactured in Maine, every piece we build is anchored in excellence.
Furthermore, our integrity extends to our sourcing: every exotic skin we use is strictly CITES certified and ethically procured.

Leather & Legacy

Our premium full-grain leathers are designed to age beautifully. Over time, your piece will absorb the natural oils from your hands, darkening slightly and developing a rich, custom patina that tells the story of its carry and your travels. That enduring quality comes standard. Hand-built by our family and a small team of skilled artisans in the Western Rocky Mountains, every piece is uncompromisingly American-made and promised to last a lifetime.

ACRYLIC TEMPLATE | 1911 STATESMAN HOLSTER | PATTERNS FOR LEATHERCRAFT

$41.00

Handcrafted in UTAH

Built by our family and a small team of skilled artisans in the Western Rocky Mountains. Uncompromisingly American made.

Love for Hounds

Honoring our namesake, we proudly give back to our community by supporting and donating to local pet shelters and dog rescues.

Ethical Sustainability

Every hide we use is a direct byproduct of the beef industry, helping keep over two billion pounds of waste out of American landfills each year.

Ecologically Friendly

We source leathers from award-winning tanneries committed to resource conservation, organic recycling, and clean vegetable-tanning methods.