Belt pouch for PF9 and Holster for 1911 Govt Mod

[breacan]

Hi Guys and Gals

Been lurking for a while and decided to come out of the closet. I started leather work over 50 years ago when I was in junior high and played with it off and on for 15 years or so, then family came along and no time for anything else. So I haven't done any leatherwork in about 40 years.

About a month ago I was diagnosed with lung cancer and am currently in chemotherapy. The chemo takes all your energy and stamina, so sitting at my workbench and doing a little leatherwork is about all I can do.

These 2 projects are my first attempt for a comeback. Comments please.

The first is a belt pouch for my Kel-Tec PF9. It has a belt loop, hanging loops and a rings for connecting a shoulder strap. It has a magnetic catch for the flap. The back was dyed with Vinegaroon (great stuff) The front with my own concoction of coffee and a few drops of Fiebings black in Fiebings Neatsfoot Oil Compound. The flap is cowhide

covered with Elk skin. Lining is Elk skin.

The second is a holster for my Firestorm 1911 Govt. Model.

It is from 6-7 oz leather. It is a modified pattern from Al Stohlman's

"How to Make Holsters".

I added the skirt and the loop. The insert in the loop is python skin.

The lining is deer skin.

It is treated with beeswax,carnauba wax,and orange oil mix applied, then heated with heat gun and buffed.

Next projects Holsters for Beretta Cougar, S&W model 59, and A Tokarev TTC. Anyone have patterns for any of these?

[MBOGO]

It all looks good from here. For me half of the fun is making my own patterns. Hope you're feeling better.

[TomLine]

I'd recommend trying a Milt Sparks kind of holster. Inside the waist band, rough side out.

P.S. your work looks wonderful.

Get some vanilla (okay Manila) folders and make your own patterns. If you do a sparks, cut the top just below the magazine release.

[gearjammer711]

Breacan whats the wood on the 1911, SWEET !

[breacan]

Breacan whats the wood on the 1911, SWEET !

Its Desert Iron Wood. I got them from http://www.gungripguys.com/

Here's a couple of pics to show them better.

[Bronson]

Its Desert Iron Wood. I got them from http://www.gungripguys.com/

Here's a couple of pics to show them better.

Nice grips. I also have that exact model of 1911 on layaway

Bronson