gregintenn

...cause there's a guy coming to ya looking for a 1911 holster made of stingray hide??!!!?? among many others.

Does this mean you'd prefer I stop refering my overflow customers to you?

Leave the bottom open and use any 1911 as a mold.

Looks good. I make mostly CCW holsters, but I've made a couple of the mexican loops and really enjoyed the process. There's a really good tutorial on making them here on this forum.

I bought a double shoulder of 7/8 ounce leather when I first decided to try and make a holster. It worked great. After I used it all, I went back to get more, and they were out. They did sell me a double shoulder of 8/9 ounce for the same price. I liked the 7/8 oz better, but either makes a fine holster.

I don't see the need for absolute perfection on a conceal carry holster anyway. Who's gonne see it?

Very nice work. I wish I could find three people who own the same type pistol!

Man I love your work. I have a Colt exactly like that one.

I've had several requests for holsters for scoped revolvers. I always politely decline. I can't make one that would be comfortable. If I make what they ask for, they won't like it, and will tell their friends how the holster is not acceptable. That would not be good advertisement.

Thanks. You guys are a wealth of information.

Is there a source for these? Some of you have really nice looking stamps. Where did you get them? Thanks, Greg

This made me think of this thread and I wanted to share. I made a holster for a model 29 Smith with an 8 3/8 barrel. I think it is large and gaudy, but the guy I made if for couldn't be happier. He takes it home and his wife asked where he bought it. He tells her Greg made it. As I am legendary in the slacker world in my hometown, she said "yeah, right! Where'd you really get it?" After some convincing, she told him to ask if I could recover her sofa in leather in the exact same color and finish as his holster! My reply? "I don;t think so."

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heree's my first shot at a mag pouch. It wasn't too bad, but any way I can figure to make a double would be a challenge to stitch. Got any suggestions?

Lookin good!

Thanks for the link. You do have some interesting designs. It also appears you do quality work. I don't think my last statement was over the top. I made the earlier statement not having seen your work and shouldn't have. Your dual carry designs may well work as well as a task specific designed holster. I can at least say your eagle defender is a much more attractive looking holster than any of the others. You are correct, however, that I am unable to make a judgement on the useability of the other styles.

Perhaps I should retract my statement, as I've not owned one of your holsters. I base my opinion on the fact that I've yet to see a dual purpose anything that served either purpose as well as a task specific item. Perhaps your holster is the exception. If so, I stand in awe of you.

Kinda like a fish/ski boat. It doesn't do either very well.

As often as I get one similar to this, I don't guess it would be considered unusual, but I do find it odd. Customer: "How much do you charge to make a holster?" Me: "Usually around $40. What type of holster do you want?" Customer: "I don't know." Me: "What kind of pistol is it for?" Customer: "I'm not sure. I think it's a thirty something." I'm not a very good salesman I guess. I've a friend who runs a gun store. I'm having fair luck just making what suits my fancy, and taking it to him to sell. He makes $10 each, and seems very happy.

As for attaching them, I use T nuts and 6-32 or 8-32 screws.

Thanks a lot, Bill. That will definitely be a place to start. I've thought about trying one for a while, and couldn't quite wrap my mind around it. This helps a lot.

Anyboy here have a pattern for a double speedloader pouch they wouldn't mind sharing?

I detail bone with my fingers and the end of a sharpie pen.

I use the ajustable groover around the edges, and a freehand groover around the line of the pistol. Only groove the front side around the pistol line. Then I run over the stitch line with a stitch wheel. This is a great little tool that quickly lays out each stitch hole perfectly. Next, take a diamond shaped awl and punch a hole in every mark you laid out. Once that is done, flip the holster over, and you'll ave a dotted line where you need to use your freehand groover. I then wallow out the holse a bit more from the back side with my awl, and It's ready for stitching. I use a needle on each end of my thread to make what is called double stitching. Hope this helps.

I love your knives!