Frequently asked questions
How do I place an order?
Alternately, you can also send an email to wes@privateerleather.com
What payment methods do you accept?
I can accept a check, money order, PayPal, or major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
How do you ship your holsters?
For holsters, I use USPS Priority Mail, which includes tracking and some insurance coverage.
Smaller items (like challenge coin holders, and some smaller mag carriers) usually ship via USPS First Class parcel.
Can I cancel my order?
Why do you only offer 1.5" belts?
At present, I'm crammed into a very small area, so I only have the space to stock supplies for the most common belt size, which is 1.5". Other belt sizes are a possibility in the future, though.
What the hell is a privateer?
Can you make a holster without the molding?
I can certainly make your holster without the boning, if you wish -- many holster makers don't bone their holsters at all. However, the other molding steps need to be done to assure proper retention and function.
Can I order a holster without a reinforced mouth?
Yes, in most cases. However, there are some exceptions: The Cutthroat and Brigand cannot be made without the mouth reinforcement. It is integral to their construction.
On the Crossbones, Buccaneer, and Voyager, the reinforcement piece plays a big part in turning the butt of the gun inward, so while it isn't essential to the holsters' construction, they will lose some utility without it.
All of the pancake-style models (Corsair, Highwayman, Navigant, Rogue, Castaway, Adventurer, Marauder, and Vigilante) can be made without the piece. On the avenger-style models (Cutlass, Raider, Explorer, and Nomad) the mouth reinforcement is also the piece that comprises the belt tunnel -- but that can be modified to exclude the mouth reinforcement portion.
Can I order a holster without a body shield?
Yes, you can.
Is the plastic mouthband insert really necessary in the Cutthroat?
What is it? Will the mouth collapse without it?
What is it? Will the mouth collapse without it?
Here is a picture of two Cutthroats for the same gun. The one on the left does not have the insert, and the one on the right does. You may notice that the mouth on the holster at right is spread open a little bit wider.
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If you frequently have problems with your holster mouths collapsing, then it would probably be worthwhile. -
If you sweat a lot (like I do) in a few years, when the holster has been exposed to lots of sweat and body oils, it is possible that the leather will soften. At that point (if the holster doesn't have the plastic insert) it is conceivable that the mouth will eventually become soft enough to collapse. However, if the holster does have the insert, it will continue to spread the mouth of the holster open.
Can I get the plastic mouthband insert in another model?
You can, but be aware that the effect is less pronounced in models other than the Cutthroat and Brigand, due to the different mouthband design. It still has an effect, it just isn't as dramatic.
Can I order a holster with a thumb-break?
Unfortunately, no - I'm not able to offer thumb-breaks at present.
Can I get my holster lined?