Tab Style Holster Instructions – Digital PDF Download

Tab Style Holster Instructions – Digital PDF Download

Get instant digital access to Chris Andre's complete Tab Style Holster build instructions — delivered as a PDF immediately after purchase. Full-color photos, professional tips, and the same shop-tested workflow trusted by leather crafters across the country since 2012.

⚠️ Digital PDF Download — Not a physical product. Instant access after purchase. Compatible acrylic and paper templates sold separately.

Key Features

• 📐 Complete Build Instructions: Step-by-step guidance from rough cut to finished tab style holster
• 🏆 Shop-Tested Workflow: The same process Chris teaches at major leatherworker trade shows across the country
• 🤠 Tab Style Specific: Written for the unique tab design that indexes into belt loops for a closer, more stable carry
• 👷 All Skill Levels: Hobbyist to full-time shop — basic stitching knowledge recommended
• 🔗 Compatible With All Slickbald Tab Style Templates — acrylic and paper versions available separately

Who This Is For

The tab style holster rides close, stays put, and looks clean — one of the most popular carry designs for good reason. If you're building one and want a professional workflow, this PDF walks you through every step so your first build produces a result you're proud of.

What You'll Need

• Recommended leather: 6–7 oz vegetable-tanned (Hermann Oak or equivalent)
• Standard leather working tools — swivel knife, stitching chisels, edge beveler, mallet
• Basic stitching skills required
• Looking for the acrylic template? — → Browse Tab Style Acrylic Templates
• Looking for the paper pattern? — → Browse Tab Style Paper Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What leather should I use?
6–7 oz vegetable-tanned leather is ideal for tab style holsters. Hermann Oak is the gold standard. Avoid chrome-tanned leather — it will damage gunmetal.

Do I need prior experience?
Basic stitching knowledge is recommended. The instructions walk you through every step so even newer makers can follow along and get professional results.

Which templates work with these instructions?
These instructions are designed for use with any Slickbald Tab Style holster template. → Browse Tab Style Templates

Is this a physical product?
No — this is a digital PDF download delivered instantly after purchase. No shipping required.

Helpful Suggestions

• 🔫 Want a perfect wet mold every time? Browse the 3D Printed Holster Molds collection — rigid, gun-safe forms that let you mold without a live firearm. Produces a tighter, more professional fit on the first try.
• 🛠️ Level up your build quality: The Leather Press + Sight Tool is the shop tool Chris uses to set clean, consistent sight channels and press seams flat — a game changer for professional-looking results.