doug1221

Thanks Dave that was a big help. I have gotten lots of tips on how to do them but it's nice to see it laid out in pictures for some of us more simple minded folk lol.

Wish I had a sewing machine lol. I don't usually end up constructing proof before hand, usually just very slowly put everything together and cut everything a little bigger than I need. Like my grandpa always said when doing construction, "cut it too big, you can always take some off but you can't put it back on". Thinking I will use some construction paper in place of the snake skin until I get everything perfect. Luckily the cobra was only like $30, so not a huge loss if I really screw up. Thanks for the tip though I may definitely have to remember that for when I start looking at more expensive materials.

Ok I decided to make a full carry set and think I may have lost my mind. Decided to do my first full-size IWB holster, first belt, and first mag pouch. Then decided hey wouldn't it be cool to do a shark trim on it, sadly no local sources had shark and I didn't want to wait for shipping so I picked up a cobra skin. Now on top of all the other firsts this will be my first inlay too. Not sure what I was thinking but I guess wish me luck, I will be sure to post pics on here after I finish it in a couple days (hopefully). If anyone has any words of wisdom or tips feel free to fire away. Or if you just feel like posting a "what are you thinking"? lol

Looking great as always Lobo

The grips are kinda a catch .22, they make it more comfortable in the hand and to shoot. But at the same time the gun is intended as a deep concealment back-up so the extra bulk on the grips in a little counter productive in that matter. Overall I think the wife will end up with the gun soon since she loves the grip and I want to look into getting the diamond plate model.

Well I am by no means anywhere near an expert, 99.9% of anything I know I have learned on here. But it would seem to me that your stitch line along the top is extremely close to the edge which I would think may cause issues with the longevity of the mag carrier. Still it looks really nice man, is the trim piece embossed or something or did it just get that look from laying around in the "leather trunk"?

Picked up a new Sig P238 the other day came with a nylon holster, of course that wasn't gonna work so I tried to throw something together real fast and this is the result. Also should mention this is my first attempt at an inside the waistband holster so definitely room for improvement. Actually considering making a dual carry inside the waistband holster to fit this little thing and my Sig C3 1911 just for kicks, could be interesting lol

Sorry to hear that man I hope everything ends up ok. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

A wood chisel....why the heck did I not think of that? Here I have been making holes at the end then trying to connect them with the razor, that will make things so much easier. I did start using the hole punch on the holster I am currently working on as I got tired of trying to do the hole at the end with the hole punch thing that looks like weird pliers. Once I finish this one I will definitely go pick up a chisel for the next one. I have gone back to trying to get down the learning curve on the welted seam from Lobo Gunleather on the holster I am currently working on, and probably most holsters in the future. Even though my previous attempt at that welted seam didn't turn out the greatest I still find myself constantly choosing that holster over any of the others I have made and over my Galco holster. The welted seam makes feel and conceal so much better it seems well worth the learning curve to create, or the price to buy one of the originals from Lobo. Since starting the holster making I can't seem to stop making them one after the other so I am about one holster behind on incorporating all of the feed back I get from you guys since I am usually already partway through the next by the time I come read these. So when I post a new one please don't assume I have ignored all of the wonderful advise as it is greatly appreciated and will all be used once I get to that point again.

Ok I think this is attempt #4, still having stitching problems but I think with some recent advice from Mike I will get that issue cleared up on the next one. Ran out of one thread after one size then opened a new package for the other side only to realize it was not the same size. Also tried doing s border type design on part of it, it turned out ok I guess. As always any input or advice is greatly appreciated.

Yay Big O finally replied, was starting to worry about you man. You're usually one of the first ones to reply to these. Appreciate your time as always.

Lol secret account....good idea. The wife got on the bank site today and saw my airbrush order, luckily she worked all night and went to bed or I would still be hearing about it lol.

Good Morning Mike; The leather very well may have still had some wet spots when I started dying, I had never even thought of that being the issue. I will definitely make sure it is completely dry next time. I did run a gouge line on the front but did not on the back, I am horrible about making things line up lol. Maybe I will try making the stitching holes then gouging the back along them or something. As far as beveling the edges...that's like my second favorite part of making the holster, but, I had been waiting a few days for my Fiebings dye to show up and it showed up right before the part when I usually do the beveling. I got so excited that it was finally here and ran out to dye it, forgetting the beveling all together lol. As always your input is greatly appreciated Mike.

Using the Fiebings Pro Oil Dye and 50/50 Resolene. Think I am just having a real hard time getting an even application using the dauber or rag, currently getting ready to order an airbrushing setup. I have done some painting with spray on houses and a few cars so the airbrushing should be a pretty easy adjustment for me. Plus there is just some fun stuff you can do with the airbrush. Will be my last big purchase for this for awhile though the wife is gonna cut me off after the amount of money I have sank into this since I started a couple weeks ago lol.

Looks nice man wish I had an air brushing setup my dye doesn't look near that good. Seems we both finished our LCR holsters about the same time though lol.