Methods of proper measuring of the firearm. When measuring pistols or semi-auto weapons. Take a ruler and measure from the ejection port to the muzzle. When measuring the barrel of revolvers weapons. Use a ruler and measure from the face of the cylinder to the muzzle. Please refer to the picture for a diagram of how to measure your barrel length.

Our product is designed with a heavy duty Military Grade directional snap to ensure a permanent fixture on the belt until you want to unsnap the holster. Directional snaps can only be snapped one way or they could break. The snap must be rocked on at an angle from top to bottom or bottom to top.

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Horsehide verses cowhide is a commonly asked question by our customers. Horsehide and cowhide are both soft, textured materials found in natural colors. Both hides are durable, so the intended use must be considered when choosing between cowhide and horsehide. On one hand, horsehide has a firm grain that keeps the material durable and makes it an excellent repellent for moisture due to its density. Therefore, horsehide can hold up in humid areas and withstand the presence of liquids like body oils and sweat, whereas cowhide cannot.

More info on our BLOG page https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/types-of-leather-from-different-animal-hides-mtr-custom-leather-llc/.

Take a ruler and measure from the buckle end where the leather folds over the buckle to the hole that you currently wear it in to the nearest inch. On your new belt there will be 6 holes for adjustment–two holes (2 inches) to tighten belt, then the center hole, and 3 holes forward (3 inches). If you are going to wear IWB holster, measure the belt with the holster and the gun for accurate belt measurement.

Species and Leathers

MTR offers a wide selection of exotic leather. These leathers varies weekly. As we get in different exotic leather every week, that may not be listed below. Each exotic leather can vary in colors and what we are able to make with it. Some exotic leather only comes in small panels and can only be crafted in small items and goods. For additional questions about our exotic leather, please call (336) 879-2166 or email us at sales@mtrcustomleather.com.

Alligator

The American Alligator is indigenous only to Southeastern United States, available as both farm raised and harvested from the wild. Its skins are prized for their incredible quality and texture. Along with crocodiles and caimans, the American alligator is part of the Crocodilian family and protected by US Laws and CITES agreements. One of the most distinctive characteristics of these animals is their snouts. Alligators have wide, U-shaped noses. Crocodiles (except the Indian mugger species) have narrow, pointed, V-shaped noses. The differences in snout shape are because of the kind of prey they eat. Alligators’ flat snouts make it easier to crush the hard shells of their favorite foods: turtles and snails. The pointed snout of the crocodile helps it to catch fish. Fish can make up 70 percent of a croc’s diet.

Caiman

The species we stock and offer is Caiman crocodilus fuscus, and is legally sourced from Colombia. Caiman are a great alternative for those on a fixed budget when compared to more commonly known alligator and crocodile skins with a similar reptilian appearance.

Caiman skins (crocodylus fuscus) are often labelled as being “crocodile skin“. The two are distinctly different; while is pliable and smooth, caiman skins are more brittle because of bony plates (known as ossifications) underneath the scales.

Top-quality First and Second grade Porosus, Freshwater, and Nile Crocodile skins in crocodile belly, crocodile hornback, and crocodile backstrap cuts. We only deal with genuine Crocodile hides and have partnered with the best farmers, hunters, and tanners who produce the highest quality crocodile skins and hides available. With their intrinsic value as nature’s most beautiful leather, crocodile skins are demanded by all of today’s top fashion brands.

Eel

Eel skins are a byproduct of the fishing industry (sushi) and they have a fabric-like quality. As the material is soft and stretchable, this flexibility.Eel leather is 150 times stronger than typical cowhide leathers of the same thickness. Eels are fish. Many people mistakenly think eels are snakes because eels, like snakes, are legless. About the only thing eels have in common with snakes is that they are cold-blooded and of similar shape.

Elephant

Our quality elephant leather is of African origin. We follow the strict requirements of the Convention of International Treaty of Endangered Species (CITES) permits.

Lizard

Lizard skin leather has an incredibly smooth and elegant texture and is offered in a medley of attractive colors. Java lizard also known as ring lizard has a uniquely textured appearance. These skins get the common name “ring” for their ring patterns which appear on unbleached or darkly dyed or painted colors.

Ostrich

We only use the finest Ostrich leathers available at the most affordable industry pricing. Working directly with Ostrich Farmers and experts in Ostrich leather, our team of experts provides the largest selection of colors and quantities at the best prices. Ostrich leather is highly durable which has a uniquely bumpy texture, referred to as quills, that makes ostrich skins a prime choice for elegant leather products.

Python

Pythons have beautiful, extremely durable skins that lend themselves to diverse applications. Long valued for their elegance and durability. A common misconception, as portrayed by various animal rights activist groups, suggest that all python skins are hunted and killed alive only for their skin, this is not at all true. Anyone that has ever traveled throughout Asia will know this and possibly have eaten BBQ python on a stick. Skins are culled from the wild each year and traded with strict quotas.

Shark

Shark leather is world known for its rough, course texture. In the coarser developments of shark skin, it has been used like sandpaper for polishing. However, the finer tanned shark skins are used for holsters, belts, handbags, and other leather items. Highly sought after, these skins are by-products from fishing villages and international cuisine. Due to it’s high demand, Shark is one of the leathers that varies greatly in availability from season to season.

All of our leather is coming from non-endangered and non-threatened shark species and no CITES is required.

Stingray

Of all exotic leathers, stingray is often the most underrated. It is highly durable (25 times more durable than cowhide leathers) and has a unique supple texture. This leather is one of the most durable skins and is widely available. It can be textured to be bumpy or flat and painted in any color in a large number of possibilities. Under no threat of extinction, this fish provides a useful protein food to many regions throughout Southeast Asia.

Zebra

Genuine Zebra hides are absolutely stunning with a pattern of style and beauty that is unmatched in nature. Zebra skin can be used in many applications, but especially makes a statement for furniture, upholstery, shoes, holsters, belts, handbags, designer area rugs and certain upholstery applications.

The species of Zebra we offer is always Burchelli. The colors will vary – some are sharp, highly contrasted black/white while others have more of a cream/brown with shadow stripes. Our skins are tanned at the most reputable tannery in South Africa. Their work is well-known and is of the international standard for tanning Zebra hides. These are 100% legal and came from government culls given to several Professional Hunting Game Reserve. Hunters paid thousands of dollars for the privilege to hunt these zebras.

Giraffe Leather

Giraffe is a long-wearing leather for hard use, but it is fairly stiff. Keep clean and regularly condition and it will serve you well.

Shrunken Bison

Our genuine American Bison leather belts is over 40% stronger than traditional cowhide. Shrunken bison leather displays a more pronounced, natural pebble-textured surface. Our genuine American Shrunken Bison Gun belts are lined with a natural full grain leather for durability and strength. The natural grain of our bison hides is NOT corrected with artificial embossing or plating. All American Bison leather hides are treated with an earth-friendly “wet-white” tanning process, resulting in the highest quality creamy soft, luxurious leather.

Beaver Tail

We offer all the different colors in glazed or matte finish. Beaver tail leather is well-known for having high durability, strong water resistance, and an intricately detailed surface that makes them highly identifiable to connoisseurs the world over. This exotic leather comes from the animal known as Castor Canadensis, which is considered a nuisance species because of its dam-building behaviors.

Hippo Leather

Hippopotamus leather is a very rare leather. The natural grain pattern is noticeable. It looks like lines drawn with a knife in moist clay. Also noticeable are the many injury scars in the skin of these animals.

Ostrich Leg

Ostrich leg skin is the perfect exotic leather to pair with ostrich hide in a high-fashion design. Where ostrich hide has a mostly flat, mottled surface, ostrich leg skin has strong patterns similar to scales that really help it stand out. These skins are flexible, durable, and supple to the touch—making them a top exotic leather choice.

Below is a list of all Hks speedloaders (we can do all HKS speedloaders) along with model number, caliber, and model of gun they fit. If you have another brand or type, you can send them in to have a custom pouch made. Please contact us at (336)879-2166 or sales@mtrcustomleather.com.

Retail belts are generally made from laminated “leather” with a cardboard insert. They are typically thin, low in quality, and tear easily. They are also equipped with cheap belt buckles. MTR Custom Leather Gun Belts are made from 2 pieces of premium bull hide. We also alternate the grains to ensure that our belts will not stretch or tear. They are typically 1/4″ thick and are finished off with solid brass or nickel plated solid brass buckles. Our belts will last 100 times longer than any retail belt.

Threat can arise in an instant. You can react just as fast. The split-second you draw, Viridian Enhanced Combat Readiness (ECR) system ignites the brilliant green laser and/or taclight — targeting, blinding, intimidating in one reflex-fast move. Suddenly you’ve got the advantage.

With Enhanced Combat Readiness (ECR) now part of every universal Viridian laser, you can achieve insensitively fast response to crisis. Just pre-set the Viridian laser/taclight mode, slide your gun into your MTR Custom Leather holster, and the ECR system is armed and ready. The instant gun leaves holster, the laser fires a brilliant beam that cuts through daylight or darkness as fast as you can draw.

With virtually unlimited laser and/or taclight modes and the breakthrough ECR system, Viridian has elevated combat readiness to a whole new level. Draw-and-activate is obsolete. Partner up with ECR and get the drop on evil.

The Viridian C Series, X Series Gen 2 and Gen 3, and Reactor Series are equipped with INSTANT-ON technology and activate.

Please use the following guidelines to determine if your current Viridian laser sight is equipped with ECR technology:

• C5 units with serial numbers beginning at or higher than C019860.
• C5L units with serial numbers beginning at or higher than C018000.
• X5L (Gen 2) units with serial numbers beginning at or higher than X002830.

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We use bull hide leather and horse hide leather. These hides are made from natural steer hides that are range bred and grown. Thus, there may be natural range markings in the grain of the leather. This is normal for top grain bull hide and horse hide leather. This adds to the beauty and character of your MTR products.

Following the instructions below will add to the service life of your MTR product.

Leather that comes in contact with your skin or cloths will also come in contact with bodily perspiration (oils, sweat and etc.). Think of the leather as your skin being dried while being outside or dirty when in the woods hurting. The leather may become dirty on a regular basis and may need to be cleaned or treated periodically to slow the natural breakdown of the leather fibers.

Steps for Carnauba Wax:

1. Make sure your leather is dry (do not dry the leather with any artificial heat)
2. Take MTR Custom Leather Carnauba Wax and shake well to avoid bubbles
3. Apply the Carnauba wax with a soft cloth
4. Allow the leather to dry naturally
5. Take Sheep wool and buff the leather to a high gloss
6. Application can be repeated

Carnauba Wax Benefits:

1. Deep luster and shine
2. Proven technology
3. Naturally derived
4. Resist fingerprints
5. Resist scruff marks
6. High gloss and shine

Carnauba Wax is a thick base cream.

Steps for Atom Wax:

1. Make sure the leather is dry (do not dry the leather with any artificial heat)
2. Remove any surface dirt by using a piece of rubber foam (nothing hard, may damage leather fibers)
3. Take the MTR Custom Leather Atom Wax and shake well to avoid bubbles
4. Apply Atom Wax sparingly can use a dapper or soft cloth
5. Work evenly into the leather
6. Let dry
7. Polish briskly with soft cloth for a natural finish

Atom Wax Benefits:

1. Naturally derived
2. Cleans the leather from dirt, debris, bodily fluids, etc.
3. Penetrates deep into the leather fibers
4. Easy to Buff
5. Proven technology

Atom Wax is a watery base liquid.

Do not submerge or saturate your leather product in the waxes. Do not use any other kinds of oils on our leather product. Other oils may soften the leather too much.

Leather Care Kit (W-3)

MTR leather care kit is specially formulated to gently clean, condition and preserve the finish on leather products. The care kit helps to remove surface dirt and provide water resistance. MTR Custom Leather care kit is everything that you need to ensure that your leather holster/belt stays is a great condition. Only use a small amount, this 4oz bottle should last for a very long time. Check out more tips on cleaning, waxing, caring for leather products on our BLOG page and YouTube page.

MTR Custom Leather holsters/leather products are manufactured from only the premium materials and our technique molding is very accurate to specific firearms. When you receive your leather product from MTR it may appear to fit close-fitting at first, but this by design. MTR engineer our product to fit snug knowing that the leather filaments will relax and give to the proper fit with use.

If the holster/magazine has tension screws: Since the tension components are not pre-set at the factory, you may need to adjust them in order to the holster your firearm or magazine the first time. We recommend that you check your tension screw adjustment before each use. There is no reason to completely remove the tension components. Do not use Loctite or any other form of Loctite on the tension components. Nevertheless, you can apply a single drop of clear nail polish to your tension screw threads, this may reduce loosening.

If the fit is too tight when holstering your firearm/magazine the first time, then don’t force it. If you do force the firearm/magazine into the leather, it may be very difficult to draw/remove. Instead, please follow these 6 simple steps to break in your new leather. Shoe Stretch It Solution can aid in a faster break in.

1. Place the UNLOADED firearm or magazine in a plastic freezer bag, or 2-3 layers of clear plastic wrap. Do NOT cover the grip.
2. Insert the bagged/wrapped firearm/magazine gradually into the leather, lightly twisting it side to side to minimize tearing of the bag/wrap.
3. Once the firearm/magazine is completely seated in the leather, twist it about 1/16” in both directions 7-13 times.
4. Allow the bagged/wrapped forearm/magazine to sit in the leather for about 16 minutes.
5. Remove the firearm/magazine from the leather and remove the bag/wrap from the firearm/magazine.
6. Insert the UNLOADED firearm or magazine into the leather, which should be snug but not loose. If it is still too tight, repeat the above steps until the leather is broken in to your satisfaction.

If your Holster has a thumb break/ retention strap: You may need to stretch the retention strap before you get it to snap. With your fingers only (no tools, water, chemicals, or etc.). You may need to break in the holster first by using the 6 simple steps above. Shoe Stretch It Solution can aid in a faster break in.

1. Place your UNLOADED firearm in the holster.
2. Hold the firearm grip in your dominant hand and the thumb break strap/retention strap in the opposite hand.
3. Prepare the strap for stretching by grasping the snap and pulling the strap firm (remove the slack).
4. Twist the strap about 90 degrees back and forth in a clockwise and counterclockwise rotation about 10-15 times while keeping it firm.
5. Firmly push the firearm away from you while pulling on the strap and continue rotating the strap.
6. Release the tension for a moment and repeat 3-4 times as needed.
7. Pull the strap over the back of the firearm without releasing tension.
8. While maintaining the strong tension attempt to snap the retention strap closed.
9. Repeat step 5 and 6 as needed.

Following and repeating the above instructions is the only way to an ideal break –in and long service life and proper fit that will last many years.

You can purchase our “Fiebings Shoe Stretch it” solution on our leather care tab. The solution is a safe alcohol base that will not harm the leather, weapon or magazine. Apply STRETCH-IT generously to holster area that needs stretching. Allow to penetrate. Insert weapon/magazine unloaded wrapped in plastic bag or plastic wrap. Rotate weapon/magazine side to side to allow stretching of the holster. Leave in holster for 15 minutes.  After 15 minutes, remove weapon/magazine from holster and remove the bag/wrap from the weapon/magazine. Insert the unloaded weapon/magazine into the holster, which should be snug but not loose. If it is still too tight, repeat the above steps until the leather is broken in to your satisfaction.

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Manufactured in the USA!

It is common for the inside of the leather to scratch from a single holstering, that’s known as etching. A smooth leather lined holster will be even more subject to this normal occurrence. After this initial etching, the holster will custom fit your firearm.

When testing out MTR Custom Leather products for proper fitment, never place a loaded firearm in a holster without first testing.

Should any MTR product become worn, loose, broken, defective or ill-fitting, or in your opinion is unsafe, cease use immediately.

By adding a second line of stitching will increase the stiffness of the product. Retention will increase. Better security of the weapon. Sturdiness and durability will with stand longer in the long term use of the leather product.

Internal stiffeners is a great variation to choose when buying a gun belt. Adding a stiffener will increase the belt’s stiffness, durability and rigidness. You will experience less stretching and rolling over of the belt. The adjustment holes will say nice and round longer. Most important, a stiff belt will most definitely increase the draw of the weapon. Belts with stiffeners aid in supporting the weight of the holster, weapon, magazine pouches and anything else that you may carry on your belt. By supporting the weight of the weapon, holster and ammo pouches brings better concealment.

We recommend applying Loctite Thread Locker (blue 242) to the screws of your belt. This will help protect the threads from rust and corrosion while also preventing loosening from shock and vibration. MTR does not do this because there are some customers that like to put their own buckle on our belt.

Great question!

MTR Custom Leather offers many great variations that can be added to each product. You can design the perfect product to meet your needs. We custom make each holster to fit your gun the way it is.

MTR Custom Leather offers many great variations that can be added to each product. You can design the perfect product to meet your needs. Some of the great variations that we offer are:
1. Heavy Duty Nylon Stitching
2. Solid Brass Hardware
3. Grade A Leather
4. Quality Control
5. Re-enforced mouth
6. Pigs skin liner
7. Sweat Shield
8. Exotic Leather
9. Gun Specific
10. Custom Hand Made in USA
11. USA Materials
12. Hand Boning Technique
13. Directional Military Snaps
14. Double Stitching
15. Color Options
16. Thumb Break
17. Enclosed Bottom
18. Wide Variety of Weapons
19. Up to date with the gun world
20. New Styles
21. New Designs
22. Colored Stitching
23. Lights and Lasers
24. After Market attachments
25. Right and Left-handed
26. Stiffeners
27. Great Customer Service
28. Monthly Giveaways
29. Meet and Greet Monthly
30. Coupons Monthly
31. Social Media
32. Exposure
And Much, Much More!!

Yes, a liner can be added to any holster. To add a liner to any holster is additional $35.99. The liner is another piece of bullhide leather.

The internal liner will not add any more thickness to the holster due to our thinning process of the both pieces of leather

The internal liner is a second layer of thinner bull hide leather and use the smooth side inside the holster with the two ruff sides against each other. The reason, we do this process is to enable is a smooth drawing of the weapon, instead of suede having some friction when drawing. Secondly, suede tends to not mold as easy on the inside as the bull hide, enabling less retention. The bullhide leather molds with great detail and definition in the leather. The bullhide leather is not as thick as the suede causing better concealment of the holster when wearing.

MTR Currently uses PayPal as a secure payment source on our website, we are unable to apply a coupon code after the order has been placed. If we try to send you the money back for the coupon code, PayPal will charge us a fee. We are very sorry for that reason we cannot apply the coupon code to your current order.  

Here are our current belt buckle options:

Belt Buckle Options
	Antique Brass (Only available for 1.5" belts)
	Brushed Nickle (Available for all belt widths)
	Chrome (Available for all belt widths)
	Solid Brass (Available for all belt widths)
	Gun Metal (Available for all belt widths)

MTR Custom Leather, LLC designs holsters for a wide range of materials, shapes, retention, from simple leather pouches hanging from a belt to highly protective holsters with flaps that cover the entire handgun, to highly adjustable competition holsters that hold the handgun at a precise position and release instantly when activated. The wide range of types indicates the highly varied circumstances in which holsters are used, and the varying preferences of the customers.

The function of MTR holsters is to hold and restrict the undesired movement of the weapon, most commonly in a location where it can be easily withdrawn for immediate use. Holsters vary in the degree to which they secure or protect the weapon. The need for ready access is often at odds with the need for security and protection, so the customer must consider their own preference.

Choosing the right balance can be very important, especially in the case of a defensive weapon holster, where failure to access the weapon quickly or damage or loss of the weapon due to insufficient retention or protection could result in serious injury or death to the customer. With this being said, MTR covers the TRIGGER on ALL holsters, unless otherwise specified. If you would like your full trigger guard of your weapon covered, please specify by a phone call (336) 879-2166, email (sales@mtrcustomleather.com), comment on order or our live chat. If there is any other additional coverage that you would like on your holster for your personal preference of protection or safety of your weapon, please inform us.

Disclaimer Information

Safely Handling Rules (one example) Every customer needs to be trained by a professional on there weapon and use all safety regulations dealing with weapons.

Unsure which one to choose? Try all of them!

Tuckable Spring Steel Clip come on the holster, this clip requires a sturdy 1-1/2″ gun belt 1/4″ for the best function of this holster. Ulticlip3+ has a flat mounting area with 2 slots and 1 hole allowing for multiple mounting options; does not require a belt, mounts directly onto the pants and the belt would go on top of the clip for better concealment. Ulticlip XL is the world’s first multi-tool holster clip and locking steel belt loop. No longer do you have to choose between a holster clip or belt loop; with Ulticlip XL you can have both.

All leather with a military directional snap. Each leather loop has additional holes to adjust the ride height and cant of the holster. This is a great option, so you do not scratch your belt or car seats, allergic to metals, etc. ! Each strap can accommodate up to 1-1/2″ gun belt. Wider straps can be made to order!

Powder coated spring steel tuckable or non tuckable clips:

Ulticlips

Check out the link below to describe to you more information about Ulticlips.

https://www.ulticlip.com/comparingulticlips/

Leather Paddle

We take the original plastic paddle and we encase it with a leather sleeve (barrier).Therefore, the plastic paddle will not be touching the skin, still adjustable for cant and ride height.

A sweat shield also known as a body shield is a piece of leather that rides higher than the leather good (holster/ammo pouch) that comes flush with the leather good (holster/ammo pouch). Functions to prevent pain from the sharp serrations of the weapon/ammo magazine, comfortable against the body, enables a faster draw with no snagging on clothing, guards and protects the weapon/ammo magazine from sweat and body oils. Each sweat shield is hand cut and custom to each weapon/ammo magazine for the best coverage. When you add one of these to your holster or ammo pouch you will not regret!

Every Ukoala Bag is fully convertible from a hip-bag to a cross-body bag to a backpack to an over-the-shoulder bag. Our award-winning, everyday carry bag is available in three sizes. From a compact model designed for your basic essentials to standard and expanded models for hiking or traveling. Please click on the link below to see a video.

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Here are the measurements for the different Ukoala bags:

Gift Certificates are purchased just like any other item in our store. You can pay for them using our standard payment method(s). Once purchased, the value of the Gift Certificate will be added to your own personal Gift Certificate Account. If you have funds in your Gift Certificate Account, you will notice that the amount now shows in the Shopping Cart box, and also provides a link to a page where you can send the Gift Certificate to someone via email.

To send a Gift Certificate you need to go to our Send Gift Certificate Page. You can find the link to this page in the Shopping Cart Box in the right hand column of each page. When you send a Gift Certificate, you need to specify the following. The name of the person you are sending the Gift Certificate to, the email address of the person you are sending to, the amount you want to send (note you don’t have to send the full amount that is in your Gift Certificate Account.)A Short message which will appear in the email. Please ensure that you have entered all of the information correctly, although you will be given the opportunity to change this as much as you want before the email is actually sent.

If you have funds in your Gift Certificate Account, you can use those funds to purchase other items in our store. At checkout, an extra box will appear. Enter the amount to apply from the funds in your Gift Certificate Account. Please note, you will still have to select another payment method if there is not enough in your Gift Certificate Account to cover the cost of your purchase. If you have more funds in your Gift Certificate Account than the total cost of your purchase the balance will be left in your Gift Certificate Account for the future.

If you receive a Gift Certificate by email, it will contain details of who sent you the Gift Certificate, and perhaps a short message from that person.  The email will also contain the Gift Certificate Redemption Code.  We recommend printing this email for future reference. You can now redeem the Gift Certificate in two ways.

1.  By clicking on the link contained within the email for this express purpose. This will take you to the store’s Redeem Gift Certificate page. You will then be requested to create an account, before the Gift Certificate is validated and placed in your Gift Certificate Account ready for you to spend.

2. During the checkout process, on the same page that you select a payment method there will be a box to enter a Redemption Code. Enter the Redemption Code here, and click the Redeem button. The code will be validated and the amount added to your Gift Certificate Account. You can then use the amount to purchase any item from our store.