Eaglestroker

Thank you Rhide, I've grown quite fond of that rifle myself. I do a lot of horse trading with my leather among friends which is how I got that rifle.

Blazin, Thank you for the compliments. They are really pretty simple to make. It takes me more time to stamp the border than anything else. For the pattern I have one basic pattern I build all of them off of when I start a new rifle. Basically sit a piece of paper under the rifles stock and trace it. This is your pattern for both sides plus a little in the middle. The loops are all one pieces, same as sewn ammo loops on a cowboy belt. I sew them on a machine so It's up one side then under the loop across, then back across the strap. I measure before hand using the width of the cartridge + + two times the width of the leather (each side of the loop. You'll also need to determine the width each loop will approximately take up which I do my simply mocking up the loop and taking measurements. This will tell you how many loops you can get in a given area. I included a flat photo to help in the visual. What I'm learned from early pieces is that it's better to have the pieces shorter than longer. It will stretch over time so you want to be able to keep tightening the laces. -Robert

^ What he said. I've made a few and that's the only way, I saw it on a collar and thought it was a great idea.

Thank you Bill, your words are greatly appreciated. They went to a new home today where I know they will be well loved and worn, fellow has 4 rifles (same rifle, different calibers) he wanted to swap around the sling on with the same cuff for each. Was a fun project and I hated to see them go.

I'm really proud of this group, any critiques are welcomed.

I recommend adding a center welt to the holster. I do a lot of revolver holsters and a LOT of L frame holsters without straps. The welt adds a lot of strength to the piece long term. Feel free to look in my gallery for a few examples.

Your stitching looks really nice!

Beautiful work as always! Do you cut the Angelus dyes as much as the Fiebings seem to need? I've been wanting to try a few shades for a little while.

I consider those my specialty Thank you. Thanks!

Thank you, they were all stitched on a Tippman Boss.

Full of firsts, first belt, mag pouch, and Glock holster. Critics welcome, I know what I think about them Happy New Years to all of yall!

Yes and yes, good observation. The fellow wants a pad added to the rifle but I don't think I could/should do it through a leather mount. The leather makes sense especially in this case where the weight of the gun is on that piece. Think I'll tell this fellow I can't make what he's looking for. Seems more hassle than it's worth!

Michael, Just watched the video, everything I noticed has been pointed out by Denster. Sorry for your Christmas heartache!

Is there actually a pad in it, or just the leather itself? It seems the pad would just need to be wet molded and then sewn on.

Troop, I just did my first Glock holster for my BIL not to long ago. Strangely it turned out looking quite similar to yours, nice looking piece!

Thanks Kevin, I misread the question.

I think that turned out very nice indeed, Simple, elegant, and professional.