Take the guesswork out of crafting authentic, high-performance competition gear with this precision 1/8″ acrylic template set for the SASS Wild Bunch 1911 Holster. Designed specifically for leather Crafters building custom rigs for Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) competitors, this pattern delivers a clean, classic aesthetic combined with match-ready functionality.
The History & Role in SASS Wild Bunch Competition The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) established “Wild Bunch Action Shooting” as an expansion of traditional Cowboy Action Shooting, inspired by the iconic 1969 western film The Wild Bunch. Set in the early 1900s during the transition from the Old West to modern weaponry, Wild Bunch matches require competitors to trade standard single-action revolvers for the military-issue 1911 semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP, combined with lever-action rifles and 1897 pump-action or side-by-side shotguns. Setup for both Zero and 10 degree cants.
In Wild Bunch action matches, holsters must meet specific organizational guidelines: they must safely hold the heavy 1911 pistol during movement while allowing for a smooth, fast draw under clock pressure. A properly crafted Wild Bunch holster provides a rigid throat for reliable re-holstering, full trigger protection, proper cant, and precise retention without needing thumb breaks.
Template Features & Crafting Details
Durable Construction: Laser-cut from 1/8″ clear acrylic for clear view alignment over grain flaws or tooling lines on your leather hides.
Competition Ready: Tailored to fit standard 5″ barrel 1911 models (.45 ACP), ensuring proper trigger clearance, ejection port clearance, and a secure seat.
Crafting Flexibility: Includes pre-marked stitch lines and optimal border spacing, leaving plenty of real estate for decorative stamping, shell tooling, or custom border tooling as shown in the example build.
Whether crafting for match shooters or offering classic military-style leather gear in your custom shop, this template delivers repeatable accuracy for professional results.
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