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Txgunrunner, I don't see why you couldn't use Chicago screws. They come in handy in a lot of uses. If it's a permanent use, put a dot of red Loc-tite on the post and its there forever. Semper-fi Mike

Thanks to all of you for the intel. I didn't realize that anyone was producing anything of the kind..a two belt-loop Avenger. My story... day late an a $$$$ short!!!! But...Rayban, NoahL and Lucas. Very NICE rigs indeed. The Tucker Holsters are also awesome. Shootere McGavine....I just thot the design in my mind would be different as it seems there are a lot of holster makers who do the pancake, as do I. The Askins Avenger just seems to take my eye. I believe it would hold tighter to the body w/the belt loops along with the tunnel in back. Jus a different stroke on things. Lastly, Big O...I do smell what yer steppin' in!!!!!!! The elongated "C" shaped cut-out woud prolly do the trick. Thanks to all for the input. I will post some picswhen done....if my daughter has patience with her 'ole man to do it. Merry CHRISTmas to all from the Smokie Mts of NC. Semper-fi MIke

BanjoMan, Very nice, indeed. I don't know anything about holster lining, but I'm sure someone will chime in. Nice work. Semper-fi and Merry CHRISTmas from the Smokies in NC. MIke

I am going to make a Avenger-style holster for my 5" 1911 and was thinking about not only putting the belt loop on back by the trigger guard but also, sewing one onto the very front of the holster bend and intergrating it with the typical back side of holster belt channel. Reasoning that I have read a lot about the Avenger style not pulling the front of the holster in tight enought for most peoples liking. In simpler words, as I think my decscription may be vague, to have two belt loops like a pancake holster but with the wrapped leather of a Avenger. Has anyone ever tried this or something similiar??? Thanks and Merry CHRISTmas to all. Semper-fi MIke

My first blog ....Just wanted to thank everyone on Leatherworker.net for contributing to a fairly successful hobby of holstermaking and to wish all of you a very Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year from our home to yours. Semper-fi from the Great Smokie Mountains of North Carolina. GOD Bless you all. Mike

Sixer, I like to use a polished deer antler or a smaller deer tine to detail. As far as the round "plug" at the trigger-guard area....use a small press with a round, flat object (washer, etc.) and press it into the cased leather for a short time. Remove the weapon (or blur gun) and I squeeze the holster together a little bit and let it dry that way. Semper-fi Mike Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours also.

Fredo, Too cool fer school!!!!!! Don't think I'd change a thing. Semper-fi Mike

Very nice, indeed. I do agree w/Rayban, a row of stitching along the profile of the weapon, and maybe a little more work sanding the edges. But, you have to give the customer what he or she wants, and if they didn't want any stitching, you gave them what they paid for. A nice, simple design that looks like its very fuctional. Good job. Semper-fi Mike

Thanks for the replys. Every little bit helps when your just a novice. Seeing the stuff ya'll do tends to be a bit intimidating, I look forward every day to seeing new posts and projects and trying to glean every bit of it. Then when I get to my workbench, my mind goes blank and I have to return to the forum and re-group!!!! Oh well, to many knocks up-side the head, I guess!!!! Semper-fi Mike

Shorts, I realize the pictures are pretty sorry. I had to take them w/my cell phone and have my wife download it as the computer wouldn't accept the SD card from the digital camera. The insignia on the holster are his initials J & H. I'll try to post more appropriate pictures next time!!!!!! Thanks for the reply. Semper-fi Mike

Hello All, Well, I hope the pictures are included in this post!!! Here is the fourth holster I've made and hopefully the first pictures I've got to post. I talked my wife into taking some time to try to post them, as I haven't the first idea as how to do it. I'm pretty lame when it comes to computers. The holster is a OWB for our son, Jason, who is a Lt. in the U.S. Coast Guard. It is for a Kel-Tec PF-9 and is dyed Ox-Blood Red and finished with TanKote. Made out of 6-7 oz. shoulder. Please feel free to comment, good or bad. Thanks for all the help and ideas this forum is so great at. Semper-fi Mike

Some nicely done work, all of you. Just goes to show that staying the course does work!!!!! Semper-fi Mike

Fredo, Thanks for at least one reply. I know my other holsters turned well for a beginner, but was hoping for some more insght. I see that there were about 68 "views" on the subject and only one answer...yours. I was thinking that casing the leather lightly before dying may improve the overall dying process and even it out some. I was trying to get some imput on how to do it the "right" way, but like you said...if it works. Maybe someone will reply with how they do theirs. Also, about diluting the dye...I read a lot about that also. I really want to progress and will have my daughter or wife post some pictures of the ones I've made so far. Just family holsters. Anyways...Semper-Fi Mike

Hello All, I'm getting ready to dye a holster oxblood red. Do I lightly case the leather before dying???? Also, I'm using oxblood red and the other holster I've done have turned out great without diluting the dye. What say you????? To dilute or not. Thanks for a great forum. Semper-fi Mike

Thanks Bronson and TwinOaks for the direction. Semper-fi Mike H.

TwinOaks Thanks for the reply. I'm using some waxed thread that I got from Tandy Leather...brand name RealeatheR by Silver Creek Leather Co. Don't know if it's linen. By the way...I have some Feibings EdgeKote that I will be putting on the bunished edges and then will finish off with some Eco-Flo Super Sheene. Am I tracking right here or would you suggest otherwise. Trying to learn but there is so much that sometimes it seems overwhelming to comprehend. Thanks again. Semper-fi Mike H.

I've been reading, watching and finally making a holster!!!!! Man...very time consuming but gratifying, to say the least. I'm almost done with a pancake holster for my Kel-Tec P-11 and have gotten as far as glueing, finishing the edge and belt slots (3) and I've dyed it with Feibings "Ox-blood Red" this evening. I want to sew it in TAN thread, but I'm afraid that when I dampen (soak???) it to put the weapon it in it to form it....the dye will run and color the tan thread. Am I going about this the right way or did I FUBAR????? Thanks for all the great information. I'll see if my wife can load up some pics when I complete this project. Semper-fi MIke

Thanks to all for their replys. All make sense and will give me some food for thought. Again, Thanks. Semper-fi Mike

Hello to all, Being new to this forum, I've learned more than my little pea-brain can hold!!! I've got an idea to build a OWB cowboy-style shorty, high rider holster that is smooth on the back and shaped-formed on the front, with integral belt loops. Having carried concealed for many years I find that the formed backside of a pancake holster is a real detriment to comfort. I thot a smooth back would be the ticket. I cannot abide having a full-size 1911A1 down my pants IWB, or for that matter, any weapon. Therefore this would be OWB. If there has already been one made, please let me know. Also, has anyone ever tried putting a piece of fleece on the back of a holster for comfort??? I know a weapon is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable. I believe it can be both, just gotta find it or make it!!!!!! Thanks... Semper-fi MIke

BigO, That is "to cool fer school"!!!!!!!!! I'd be proud to call that mine. You do great work. Semper-fi MIke

Thanks for the "welcome" fellas. Good to know there are also some close-by neighbors on this-large a forum. Also, RonaldSe....my son-in-law helps run the Wagon train out of Andrews. Anyways, thanks again and Semper-fi Mike

New to this hobby of leatherworking. I haven't made anything substantial as of yet. A greenhorn but desirous to become as the rest of you leatherworkers on this forum. Incredible work and it seems that the advice is freely flowing. Amazed to find such talent that is so willing to share their knowledge. Thanks for a great learning forum. Semper-fi Mike from Murphy, NC