ACRYLIC TEMPLATE | RIO GRANDE WESTERN HOLSTER TEMPLATE | PATTERNS FOR LEATHERCRAFT
Handcrafted to Order | Ships in 3 to 5 Business Days
The Rio Grande is a classic double Mexican loop style holster pattern.
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 holster pattern is sized to include a 10 oz welt ½” wide along the back edge. The holster pattern can be used for holsters without a welt, but may result in a slightly different fit.
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Acrylic templates ship within 3 - 5 business days.
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Please watch our build video below for a walkthrough of how to craft this holster.
(Please note that this holster model is not the exact same as the holster shown in the video, but the steps are essentially the same. We will update this video to this exact holster model as soon as we are able)
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.
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