1911 Grips Exotic Leather Best Upgrades How It's Made with Sam Andrews

[@kee7678]

I've had Sam make a Colt 45 holster and belt for my father about 20 yrs ago. It's one of his priced possesions. It will be mine after he passes, then my son's after I pass. Thank you Sam. You're a craftsman, and your excellence is admired greatly.

[@andrewsleather1079]

Thank you! That is great to hear the holster and belt will stay in your family.

[@TheGr8Brewski]

I got to have the crocodile ones!!

[@mohammedcohen]

...I used'ta see Sam at all the shows here in So FL...even bought a cowboy rig from him in the mid-90s...which I lost after my stroke in 2002...he's a good dude...

[@ross042]

These are the BEST 👌 IN THE BIZ....PERIOD!! Wish they were easier to order though : (

[@jeffreykern1125]

I bought the elephant skin grips they been on my 1911 and I couldn’t be happier . They are beautiful

[@richardthomas6602]

Matching grips and holster is on my to-buy list.

[@chrisvaello5838]

Beautiful

[@andrewsleather1079]

Thank you

[@Gumby56]

Love the tigershark grips!

[@andrewsleather1079]

We have many skins available.

[@paull9106]

Very very nice

[@TPMAKHOME]

Hey Sam, I am looking to move into making some exotic skin holsters. Can you do a video on working with those skins making holsters and the places you purchase these skins. There really is not much in the way of exotic skin holster making available on KZbin. I usually learn by spending a lot of time in the school of hard knocks but mostly considering the cost I would really prefer not having to go through that school this time if I could find a better way. I have a particular need to fulfill soon to work with alligator if you have any tips? I have been a fan of your videos for years. It is really great to see someone lend a helping hand these days to teach others. You sure have helped me....Thank you!

[@andrewsleather1079]

The alligator works just like cowhide as far as cutting and assembling the holster. One of the best sources is Henry at the Ostrichmarket.com. Tell him I sent you.

[@TPMAKHOME]

@@andrewsleather1079 Thank you very much for your reply. Do you tuck the edges under or just use edge dressing on them as you do leather?

[@andrewsleather1079]

@@TPMAKHOME Yes I use the edge dressing

[@jacobshawhan1077]

The products and videos you do are amazing. I thank you for inspiring me to give it a try. I do have a question as to what size are those centering dowls? Thank you so much. And best regards

[@paull9106]

Incredible

[@HELLEKSONART]

Pretty

[@andrewsleather1079]

Thank you. All orders are 20% off this month.

[@hunter_abc_3235]

Do you sell the Wood blanks or know Somewhere I can get some ?

[@andrewsleather1079]

Altamont grips makes them for Sam

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

I need stingray or crocodile grips for my Springfield XD….. I think I’m SOL….

[@andrewsleather1079]

Great! Call us anytime to place an order.

[@JohnStepp-sg6uh]

That strange man again

[@hypocrnsnk]

Why are you giving out your manufacturing process?

[@hunter_abc_3235]

I'm pretty sure it's not that hard to figure out just search how they make leather veneer and boom

[@johndeesmith183]

... if it don't make me shoot better , i ain't interested ...