Dwight Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Some time ago, I saw a picture of a "Rhodesian" holster by Thad Rybka, . . . lost the info, . . . Frank from up Wisconsin way forwarded it on to me. I used it to make a new carry holster for my newest piece of handgunnery, . . . Just thought I would share, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Sweet, liking the design as being very functional and simple. Thank you for sharing, it gives me an idea to try it out... Actually I can see where Horse Butt and Veg could make a very comfortable Large Pistol IWB for sure.. looking good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Dwight, The holster turned out very well. I'm glad the pattern made it to you all right and that you were able to utilize it. You'll have to let me know how those new adjustments work out for you. Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Looks good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karma Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Dwight Bringing an old thread back looking for some feedback. You mentioned this as a carry holster, and I was considering making a holster this style myself. How did/does it carry? Thanks in advance. Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ran Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Looks great, Dwight! I made a holster similar in design to that one for a local guy. I believe he uses it often Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Dwight Bringing an old thread back looking for some feedback. You mentioned this as a carry holster, and I was considering making a holster this style myself. How did/does it carry? Thanks in advance. Eric Actually, Eric, . . . I don't like it as well as I thought I might. Don't get me wrong, . . . it is a good holster, . . . works well, . . . and Thad's design has some real advantages. My "problem" is that the portion of my body where that dude hangs, . . . is really pretty skinny, . . . maybe boney would be a better term. That makes it kinda rub the wrong way some times. The holster in my avatar is for a 24/7 carry, . . . more comfortable, . . . but the Ribka flavored one is really great for grabbing my 1911, . . . going to the bank, . . . heading in town for a gallon of milk, . . . and it is the one I usually use when I'm on my Kubota zero turn, . . . doing my mower thing. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karma Report post Posted December 21, 2013 This reply was exactly what I was looking for, thank you for your time sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Dwight, are you wearing it just behind the hip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Since I gave the pattern to Dwight, I made a few changes to it as well. I do like the holster for daily carry but it can be a bit of a pain in the vehicle. Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Dwight, are you wearing it just behind the hip? Actually, . . . I'm more of a 3:00 guy, . . . maybe just behind the right seam belt loop. UNLESS, . . . I'm on a longer trip, . . . then that dude swings back to almost 5, . . . and gets buried in the Jeep seat May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Nice job but is the leather over the mag release . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Nice job but is the leather over the mag release . Yes, . . . it is. In addition to a different style, . . . this also was THE first holster I tried using my vacuum system. Not knowing how to use it, . . . experimenting as I went, . . . I used a piece of .110 veggie tan shoulder (just barely 7 oz) and really laid the vacuum to it. The weapon came out "fairly easily", . . . and I hung it up to dry. About 24 hours later, . . . it didn't want to go down in the holster, . . . so I shoved it in. I honestly thought I was going to have to cut the front seam to get it out. BUT, . . . I wiggled and wiggled till I got it out. Long and short of the story, . . . the mag button is seriously protected by a little dimple formed in the vacuum process, . . . I cannot take my thumb and press it hard enough through the holster to get it to realease. Maybe just a curious anomaly, . . . but it works. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackd942 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Actually, Eric, . . . I don't like it as well as I thought I might. Don't get me wrong, . . . it is a good holster, . . . works well, . . . and Thad's design has some real advantages. My "problem" is that the portion of my body where that dude hangs, . . . is really pretty skinny, . . . maybe boney would be a better term. That makes it kinda rub the wrong way some times. The holster in my avatar is for a 24/7 carry, . . . more comfortable, . . . but the Ribka flavored one is really great for grabbing my 1911, . . . going to the bank, . . . heading in town for a gallon of milk, . . . and it is the one I usually use when I'm on my Kubota zero turn, . . . doing my mower thing. May God bless, Dwight Thanks Dwight. That's kind of what I was wondering as well...Trading comfort for quick and easy. Really like the looks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaalpens Report post Posted December 23, 2013 Some time ago, I saw a picture of a "Rhodesian" holster by Thad Rybka, . . . lost the info, . . . Frank from up Wisconsin way forwarded it on to me. I used it to make a new carry holster for my newest piece of handgunnery, . . . Just thought I would share, . . . May God bless, Dwight Dwight, sorry for the ignorance. What is the origin of the Rhodesian holster? Does it have it's origin from the country Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), or something/somewhere else. I have looked up on the Rhodesian holster and found some for OWB and a belt loop. What is the single design trademark that sets the Rhodesian holster apart from other holsters. Oh by the way, I like the holster you made. I would love to make a Rhodesian holster since it is close to where I came from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 23, 2013 If you google Thad Rybka you'll find he's another custom holster maker, and he's from Alabama, I believe. I heard something about his naming that particular design the Rhodesian, . . . because the first one like it went to Rhodesia, . . . may have just been a rumor. Anyway, . . . I've seen several pictures of his work, . . . it is surely top shelf stuff, . . . I like the design because it removes anything at the rear that could possibly interfere with the draw. I dislike it because in its OWB configuration, . . . it does not seem like it would tuck in close to the body, . . . but that is one of those situations where you can have one or the other, . . . but not both. It is also duck soup simple to make one, . . . practically regardless of if it is a .25 colt auto, . . . or a 45-70 wheel gun. The one I made for me serves me well in it's intended form. But from looking at some of the pictures, . . . he tends to use thicker leather than I did on mine, . . . and I'm not sure if he makes an IWB in that style. All I've seen were OWB with a loop for the belt coming directly off the top of the holster, . . . bending down, . . . and sewn in place. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaalpens Report post Posted December 23, 2013 If you google Thad Rybka you'll find he's another custom holster maker, and he's from Alabama, I believe. I heard something about his naming that particular design the Rhodesian, . . . because the first one like it went to Rhodesia, . . . may have just been a rumor. Anyway, . . . I've seen several pictures of his work, . . . it is surely top shelf stuff, . . . I like the design because it removes anything at the rear that could possibly interfere with the draw. I dislike it because in its OWB configuration, . . . it does not seem like it would tuck in close to the body, . . . but that is one of those situations where you can have one or the other, . . . but not both. It is also duck soup simple to make one, . . . practically regardless of if it is a .25 colt auto, . . . or a 45-70 wheel gun. The one I made for me serves me well in it's intended form. But from looking at some of the pictures, . . . he tends to use thicker leather than I did on mine, . . . and I'm not sure if he makes an IWB in that style. All I've seen were OWB with a loop for the belt coming directly off the top of the holster, . . . bending down, . . . and sewn in place. May God bless, Dwight Thanks Dwight. I also only saw OWB holsters. When I looked at the holster you made I just saw the two thing belt loop/straps and thought iw was maybe an IWB holster. Sorry, my mistake. Looks to me the design feature that sets it apart is that it is a reverse holster with the fold around the trigger guard, but only around the trigger guard. It is also low cut on the site side which probably lends itself to a quicker draw. I really like the simplicity of the design and will need to try one out. Thanks again for starting this thread. This is the first time I have read about a Rhodesian holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
