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Plenty left. Will ship to UK on your dime. PM me a postal code. Thanks!
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The 30S frame is the same frame as the 30. However the slide is slightly slimmer. Which is what makes absolutely no sense to me, the gain is super negligable moving to the G30S from the G30. If the frame is fatter than the slide, then what difference does a slimmer slide really make? Sure you save 3.5 ounces, but come on, really? I dont understand the 30S OR the soon the be released 42
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Had a good friend ask me to make him a sheath for his Fox NERO knife. I've only done a couple of simple sheaths before, and am lost on ideas for this one. He would like to carry it with his belt line just about where the grips end at, and would like some sort of positive retention since the grips are longer than the blade. Any ideas or direction would be appreciated! http://www.knifecenter.com/item/FOXNR05TT/FOX-NERO-Fixed-4-18-inch-Plain-Blade-G10-Handles-Black-Lined-Cordura-Sheath
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I change them when the stitches start acting funny. Maybe once every half pound of top thread or so. Sometimes sooner after doing a bunch of stingray or gator. They tend to dull the needles out quicker. You can pretty much see when the needle gets rounded over. Even ground flat it will still punch through the leather and make a stitch, albeit a bit ugly.
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Glock Holster
Shooter McGavin replied to AMMO's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I like the color and finish. Be careful with trademarked logos though! -
Edge Finisher
Shooter McGavin replied to Red Cent's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Same sealant I use on the rest of the holster/belt, which is Weaver Leather Kote diluted 50/50 with water -
Santa Came Late, But Sweet!
Shooter McGavin replied to piddler's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
grip down SOB is a good way to shoot yourself through the spleen, or at least muzzle yourself with each draw stroke. Most reputable makers wont even consider such a design. -
Edge Finisher
Shooter McGavin replied to Red Cent's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
cut, glue, sew, sand, bevel, wet mold, dry, dye, dry, wet edge with sponge, saddle soap, burnisher, sealant, ship -
Edge Finisher
Shooter McGavin replied to Red Cent's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Edge finish? You mean elbow grease and dye? -
Two Tone Snapcake
Shooter McGavin replied to supercub's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Nice work! Um, I dont think Ran invented this style lol. -
Had a request to do a pancake holster for a Coonan with a cow fur inlay. Let me say that I really have anxiety attacks when doing "inlay" holsters, and with the added degree of difficulty from the cow fur, I did not have an awesome time making this holster. However, seeing a photo of the excited recipient wearing it made it absolutely worth the effort. Here ya go. Merry Christmas everyone.
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Surprise For My Brother-In-Law
Shooter McGavin replied to Ran's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Looks good! -
Some Leather Holsters
Shooter McGavin replied to Scott Ebersole's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
How much did you pay Beretta and Ruger for the use of their trademarked logos? -
Matt I'm going to give that a try. I've tried the rolling pin but it's awkward and the pin is ~12" wide whereas the belt is only 1-1/2" or so. Geneva, I use two pieces of 7-8oz leather to make a 14-16oz double layer belt. They are way stiffer than any 16oz single layer belt I can build which helps keep the holsters nice and tight to the body. Thanks all for the advice, lots of good ideas, dont stop now! Very much appreciated!
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Just curious if anyone has an easy way for bonding the double layer belts. Typically I just use the contact cement, wait until dry, then bang the pieces together with a 5 pound deadblow but as order volume builds, my elbow and should are starting to hate that method. I was thinking of something like a pasta roller or maybe an old clothes wringer but figure there has to be an alternative? Tandy has an embosser that I am considering modifying but I hate to gamble with 500 bucks. What do you guys do?
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I still have a few thousand left lol. Let me know what you need. Thanks!