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That was my thought too, I would think the boot would "slouch". Just out of curiosity what part of PA are you from, I'm in York.

Thanks, I just found Grey Ghost and I'm gonna order from him.

I'm in the same boat right now trying to come up with a makers mark. Where does one get the stamp made when they design one? I tried searching on here but haven't been having any luck.

Be thankful you weren't hand stitching!

I really like the avenger holster for the LCR. If that was your first try at a revolver holster that's awesome because I find revolver holsters trickier because of the thickness of the cylinder.

Man if that's a rough piece mine are worse then I thought! That thing looks great.

Beautiful holsters! How are you cutting your belt slots because they look perfect?

Very clean looking work. I like the pink holster, I thought about making one for my sister and yours looks nice.

Thanks Lobo, I'm not selling them I just want to make one because I want one. When I started in Law Enforcement I carried a PR24 and now an ASP. Our pants still have the slapjack pocket but we aren't allowed to carry them.

Thanks Rayban that was just what I was looking for. And TwinOaks thanks for the advic.

Man, I thought I would be the only one that would make one of these but it sounds like a couple of you guys have built some. I already have my pattern cut out and the logistics have been cleared up by the above posts. I like the sewed up pouch idea. I'd really like to see pictures if anyone has any....

Evandailey-thank you, I didn't even think about stitching it most of the way and filling it up, I was trying to figure out how to keep all the lead in place. Rayban- Do you have pictures of the work in progress?

Not sure if this is the right place for this but it seems like the only place it fits. I want to make a blackjack (the things cops carried way back when) but can't figure out what the "inners" are. I'm pretty sure it's lead but I'm not sure if I can just use a whole bunch of little fishing sinkers or if it needs to be one long piece to make it more rigid. I hope this makes sense to someone because it makes sense as I'm typing it but I know what I'm thinking. If someone has cut one in half or has made one I would appreciate the input. Thank you.

There's no way that's your first leather project. That looks great!!! The only thing I would change would be the extreme cant but that's just a personal preferance thing. Very nice work.

Which airbrush did you get?

Thanks for the info, I think they will be on my wish list.

Very clean slots. ANy chance you could post a picture of the tool and where you got it. I've heard of a bag punch but not a mallet die. Thanks, Brian

Very nice looking holsters. How are you cutting your belt slots?

Well, even though you hate retention straps (so do I) I like the way you did that one. Very nice.

Do you do this when the holster is wet or dry? This is how I did my one and only thumbsnap and it got loose pretty quickly (maybe a few weeks) and I went on the tight side when I set it.

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You are correct sir!

Yeah, the trigger guard coverage was a minor miscalculation on my part. The stitch lines at the barrel are pretty tight though other then where the half underlug is. I thought about trying to follow the underlug but chose to just do a straight line instead.

Haven't posted here in awhile so I'm about due to put some work up. Hopefully I'm improving but what I see and what other people see are two different things! Anyway this was my grandpa's .357 that I just came in possession of. He died when I was in first grade so this gun means alot to me. I thought it needed some new leather since it came with a shoulder holster and I'm not big on them. Hope you enjoy and all critiques are welcome. By the way it's handstitched.