Treed Report post Posted November 2, 2011 I was going though some boxes and found a box of duty holsters and in it was a Chapman Hi-ride from Bianchi holsters. It was a cross draw for the 1911. I decided to give it a try and the holsters here are the first prototypes that I came up with. The first holster is a cross draw, 8oz Herman Oak with liner, neatsfoot oil and antique paste. The second is my version of the holster made in a strong side carry. The same leather and finish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelhawk Report post Posted November 2, 2011 Those are great. It makes me want to get back into tooling. I may one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warpe Report post Posted November 2, 2011 I like the looks of it. Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsh Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Very nice work. I hope to learn to tool like that some day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Very nice work. Actually, Bianchi's Chapman Hi-Ride series was made primarily for competition use, strong-side with a reverse cant allowing a very natural draw angle when worn at, or slightly forward, of the strong-side hip. They can certainly be used for cross-draw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWP Report post Posted November 3, 2011 those are just a prototype?? most beautiful damn prototype ive seen in a while lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Those look great Bobby! thanks for posting them. I really like your floral work and the antique sure shows it off well. Best regards, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
