{"id":23146,"date":"2014-08-07T13:33:41","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T17:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=23146"},"modified":"2026-05-04T21:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:48:57","slug":"holster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/holster\/","title":{"rendered":"Leathercreek Holsters&#8211;Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leathercreekholsters.com\/Ruger_Bearcat_Holsters.html\" campaign=\"Leather Creek Holsters\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><\/h2>\n<h2>Leather Creek Holsters<\/h2>\n<h2><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last][\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>When Ruger sent us <a href=\"\/blog\/ruger-bearcat\/?doing_wp_cron=1407608583.1942560672760009765625\" campaign=\"Ruger Bearcat\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">a New Bearcat to review<\/a>, we knew we needed gun leather. A revolver without a holster isn&#8217;t much fun. Even a diminutive rimfire revolver like the New Bearcat deserves to have its own rig. While it isn&#8217;t meant for fast-draw SASS matches, the Bearcat has its place. It would make a fine ranch gun, or backpacker&#8217;s gun, but there&#8217;s just something unsettling about sticking the naked barrel of a gun down your pants.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23184\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-40.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23184\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23184\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-40-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-40-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-40-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-40-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-40.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The holster is scaled to fit the Bearcat, and matches the proportions perfectly.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23182\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-39.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23182\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23182\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-39-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-39-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-39-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-39-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-39.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The whole holster is made from two pieces of leather with their split sides sewn together. This new single sheet is then cut and formed stitched up.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>The fit and finish on the Bearcat holster is fantastic. The gun fit snugly, and was held in place by the leather cord. Though this sill loosen a bit with time, the holster should mold even more exactly to the revolver&#8217;s shape. It isn&#8217;t level one retention, but it isn&#8217;t likely to come free, either.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23159\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-26.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23159\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23159\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-26-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-26-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-26-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-26-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Up close detail on the stamping. Leather will hold incredibly fine detail.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23174\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-35.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23174\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23174\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-35-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-35-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-35-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-35-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-35.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Such primitive technology still works really well. This cord, and the friction of the gun in the holster, is remarkably secure.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>These are handmade holsters, which means you&#8217;ll see some imperfections. Big companies that make thousands of holsters can afford perfect stamps that crank out flawless basket-weave. The hand stamp process is much more cumbersome and requires a maker to stamp each individual section of the weave. This isn&#8217;t complicated, but it can be monotonous. I&#8217;ve yet to see a flawless piece of hand-stamped leather, and these human touches are often the sign that it isn&#8217;t mass produced.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23155\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-24.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23155\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23155\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-24-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-24-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-24-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-24-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-24.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hand-stamped basket-weave has a recognizable look that isn&#8217;t easily replicated by a machine.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23153\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23153\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23153\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-23-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The graceful lines of the holster mirror those of the Bearcat's grip.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-23-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-23-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-23-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The graceful lines of the holster mirror those of the Bearcat&#8217;s grip.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>The Bearcat holsters start at $65 and go up to $130 (which is the full floral holster with a skirt). If you are looking for that personal touch, take a look at Leather Creek.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23190\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-43.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23190\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23190\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-43-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-43-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-43-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-43-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-43.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The leather inside the holster will darken up as it is exposed to light and oils from the gun.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23188\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-42.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23188\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23188\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-42-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-42-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-42-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-42-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-42.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The retention cord is laced through four holes, which adds enough friction to keep it in place.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23186\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-41.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23186\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23186\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-41-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-41-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-41-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-41-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-41.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the loop around the hammer, the gun doesn&#8217;t move much at all.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23180\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-38.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23180\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23180\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-38-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-38-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-38-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-38-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-38.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The belt loop is open enough for a two inch belt.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23178\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-37.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23178\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23178\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-37-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-37-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-37-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-37-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-37.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The holsters are available in a variety of colors, but the red-hued brown is an ideal accent for the Bearcat&#8217;s grips.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23176\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-36.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23176\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23176\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-36-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-36-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-36-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-36-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-36.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The loop is angled a bit, which pops the grip of the gun out enough to grab.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23172\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-34.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23172\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23172\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-34-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-34-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-34-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-34-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-34.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This small stamp on the back is the only branding you&#8217;ll find on a Leather Creek Holster.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23171\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-33.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23171\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23171\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-33-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-33-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-33-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-33-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-33.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As the holster ages, this stark contrast between the inside and outside of the holster will diminish, but it will only look better.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last][one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23165\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23165\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23165\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-29-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-29-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-29-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-29-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-29.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The edges of the holster have been sanded and finished.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23161\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-27.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23161\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23161\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-27-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-27-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-27-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-27-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-27.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The stitching holds together the edges, which have also been glued.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23157\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23157\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23157\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-25-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-25-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-25-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-25-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-25.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The holster is open on the bottom which should allow any dirt or dust to slide right through.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23151\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23151\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23151\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-22-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-22-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-22-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-22-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The trigger isn&#8217;t fully protected, but the Bearcat has a transfer bar safety, so it can be carried with the hammer down on a loaded cylinder.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23149\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a 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It is a serious addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/204-ruger\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\">Ruger<\/a> Bearcat, and one that allows the rimfire revolver to realize more of its practical potential.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23147\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-20.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"holster\" title=\"Leathercreek Holsters--Handcrafted Old-School Gun Rigs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23147\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23147\" title=\"The Ruger New Bearcat--More than a Novelty\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-20-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"leather creek holsters\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-20-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-20-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-20-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Bearcat-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The prices for a Bearcat holster start at just $65.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big companies that make thousands of holsters can afford perfect stamps that crank out flawless basket-weave. 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