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Yeah, it's the only one I have recommended - he don't give you the pattern, but the info is actually USEFUL. A fella never made a holster before could watch that video and have a pretty good idea howta go bout it. THIS is the point.. not another cheap 'hey everybody look at me' promotional poop Not that Sam wasnt' doin' a bit of advertising, cuz he was. But that's the difference between BAD advertising (not a vast knowledge, but has a camera and a desire to get people to spend time on a poo-channel) versus GOOD advertising (a guy who really does know and really will show you). THAT is what I'm interested in. If you make a "how to" video, then it should show how to do it. Due to the lack of replies here, I guess maybe that's the only one.

By way of a reminder -- - I DO take blue guns in lieu of cash

Okay, where is it? You know - that one elusive video that shows me how to make a holster pattern, or the holster. My baby girl figured out the password on my phone So I found her on poo-tube... and wouldn't ya know it, there's "holster videos" (sometimes holster stuff comes up in searches around my stuff). So, I admit it - I watched [portions of] about 10 of 'em. There I said it And in turn, each one of them took varying amounts of my time to show me the same thing Stohlman put in a book 50 years ago. Different gun models, but the same thing. So, seriously -- those who just want to bicker and argue, please do it elsewhere. Otherwise, DO tell me where the video is that ACTUALLY DOES show me how to design / make a holster. I know about the one Sam Andrews made (which I applaud). Is he still the only one? Now, I don't mean that a camera is running and there's a holster, and maybe there's a gun right there. I mean, if someone searched for 'how do i make a leather holster?' .. WHERE would I send them?

Assuming you're talking about a holster or two per package: Priority mail through the post office. Boxes are free, insurance is included, and it's pretty quick, and darn reliable. Couple tips: Don't put your leather in plastic bags and seal it. This is sometimes referred to as "casing' leather. Somebody will be here in a minute to argue that there won't be any moisture in the bag, but I assure you if it takes any time at all to deliver, there will be (humidity, condensation due to temp changes, etc.). Not good for holsters. And, I don't use newspaper. I have seen that stuff bleed off the newsprint onto whatever you're shipping. You get an item with backwards writing on it If your orders are more like 20 or 50 at a time, then perhaps a courier would work better for you.

Yeah, see this is what I'm getting at, sorta. Makes for a nice story, about the downtrodden shop owner who has to go to the post office. Here's a thought... instead of begrudging the cost of boxes.. why not just pick up some FREE priority mail boxes while you're in the post office? Better yet -- just have them delivered to you in 50-packs like I do.. they'll bring 'em right to the door, and they're FREE (and so is the delivery). And SINCE IT'S PRIORITY, the mail carrier will PICK UP the ones I send out. I don't generally do it that way, since that guy got enough to carry already, and I know the folks at the post office anyway. But I COULD just hand it to the mail guy, and not even go. And it's true -- the USPS charges priority shipping by zip -- but you know the zip from the guy's order, so no legitimate reason to charge $7-10 EACH gun. One gun may cost $8, but the next 8 average about $1 each shipping (depending on the size of the gun). Agreed. But I have that here, too. In the end, though, anybody who wants can charge whatever they want.. none of that is up to me. I'm simply saying that there is a better deal FOR ME. WHY would I pay someone else's "overhead", when I could just be paying MINE? If I buy 10 guns, I save over $100, and there's my electric bill taken care of. Is there ever going to be a delay ordering from down there? Perhaps - wouldn't surprise me. But by ordering this way, basically about every 5 guns I order, I get one free. If the next guy isn't interested in something like this, fair enough- no harm no foul. I didn't put any of this up to volunteer for an argument. Anybody not interested in something like this, feel free to ignore me at will -- no offense taken

Oh, since I'm pretty sure I'm on the right forum to have at least one want to argue about shipping charges (and whether my figures are correct).. here's some info to help you calculate it yourself (not that it matters, since I'll be paying it myself).. Glock 17 "blue gun" is about 8" x 5.5" x 1" and weighs roughly 13 oz (with a dowel taped on) Glock 42 "blue gun" is about 5.5" x 4" x 1" and weighs roughly 7 oz (no dowel) That should give a good starting point ..

This may not currently be clear. Here's the short version: Rings charges $39 ea for "dealer" pricing. Then shipping is additional few bucks. But many "resellers" are charging $50, then wanting you to pay "insurance" on top of that. But if you paid for priority shipping, that INCLUDES insurance, so paying "insurance" is just something they say to bump up the cost a bit more. BS. Now, here's what happens if you buy guns. If you buy ONE, prolly don't matter much. But looky here - how that "free' shipping gits ya when it's added into the item price....: So as I said, you buy one gun.. no big deal. But you buy 5, and "they" got you for $44 just for ordering from rings what you could have ordered with a phone call. At 9 guns, you're paying $84 "extra". To come up with these shipping numbers, I weighed 1 gun, and 5 guns, and 9 guns, and then checked the actual shipping charges from usps.com BUT.. teh $39 price is for "dealer" pricing, and to become a "dealer" one must cough up that initial ONE TIME order of $1500 (40 guns). After that, you can buy as little as ONE gun and get the $39 pricing. Seriously, I got all this info in ONE phone call So what I was suggesting was roughly what someone above called "group buy". If we need some guns anyway, I'll order them and have them shipped, then send out to the ones who wanted those models. I would be "taking a hit' on teh shipping - since I would be paying the second cost. But that's acceptable to me to get that first buy out of the way SO ALRIGHTEY THEN: If you have specific models you would like to pick up, send me a message -- I'll likely do this in about 2 weeks. Cost will be $40 each. I assume that will cover the shipping from rings to me, and anything it costs me to ship to you is my problem. IF on the other hand, you don't need any, or you do need some but don't care to trust me to make the group purchase, either way --- just walk away and don't worry about it

Maybe we wuz sposeta bid on it? I could prolly find sumthin to do with them there beader blades -- just aint sure what at the moment

And someone will want to know location, prolly....

This batch spoken for -- but I expect there will be more before it's over!

Cleaning out the drawers... off to the north! Findin' lots o stuf I forgot I had So all for one price.... $80 gitsem shipped in the US !!!! But act quick, they go in the mail or on the truck in a couple days! 1" strap end punch - never used lace maker 5-blade J.Watt edgers - some light use Large and small awl blades - new 1/8" creaser (border tool) 3/32" adjustable depth U-gouge And a bunch of swivel knife blades which - I admit - I am never going to sharpen EDIT: Puppy treats not included

Must be a hard case 'no returns' policy if you can't take it back after a couple hours ?

I like Renia glue. And instead of tape on the middle finger, I like a band-aid on the pinkies ...

That does sound like a lot of work. Still, that could be useful for models which are truly custom. If i don't have a particular gun mold - this does not make an order "special order". To be a "special order" there would have to be something about it that I don't commonly do to all of them, or a color I don't use, etc. Oh, thanks for the reply, though. Some folks scared of their own shadow... they might share something useful with the next guy! Pathetic, but true. 'Course, that don't stop most of 'em from readin' your tips, mind you. I had seen that site (if there's a simple but accurate drawing of pistol models, I'd want to know that too) but didn't find anything useful there (some pretty pictures, but nothing to scale).

Yep, cocobolo is purdy, but not any more effective. Chunk of wood dowel (usually oak) works well, and I haven't used it but some folks go on about aluminum.

Oh, and by "basic version" I mean this :

Single mag pouches --- works for most. Looks like about 4 3/4" x 3 3/4". Works for most mags.. I use 'em for G43, G42, XDs45, beretta and sig 9mm. I use slightly larger ones for teh G19, shield 9 and 45, etc.. with larger mags.

So all together, looks like 25 straps. Somebody wanna take 'em all at 300 (shipped) ?@!

To be clear, there are 3 of these, borders are about 1/4", so room to line 'n' stitch. Self explanatory here.. natural leather in 7/8 oz. The back of some of these has saw or splitter marks... not enough to cause harm but I always line them.

Mix 'n' match any of the 'smooth' strips and embossed straps... 3 of choice for $45 (shipped)

Wickett/Craig skirting, drum dyed. Mag pouch 'blanks" - leftover in the drawer. 4 black, 3 brown, 1 chestnut.. all to go at $50 NOTE this is 8 PAIRS of leather pieces, so makes 8 mag pouches Trim to suit, patterns free if you want 'em

(3) wickett/Craig drum dyed chestnut skirting strips, 8 oz 1.5" wide x 47", 57", 57" The mark in the pic is about the only one at all, and that may buff out if dampening the strip (you do know you can stamp this stuff, right? ) dummy guns is sold

(3) 1.5" wide H.O. belt blanks, 54"-56" long. I see one has a bit of black dye on it.. probably why it got set to the side. But it's 45-46" from one end, so either dye it black, or cut it off and make a sz 38-40 belt. (3) 1.25" wide HO belt blanks.. nice leather (7/8). Length about 48", 52", 52" (2) 1" wide HO 7/8 belt strips , aone about 50", one about 54"

$100 gitsem all Duncan's (aluminum) Springfield XD (4") Ring's Springfield XD subcompact Ring's Glock 43

YIKES! You might try removing it with an art gum eraser. Lifts it right off... no scratchin'