Two-Tone Crossdraw For A Ruger

[Two-Tone Crossdraw For A Ruger]

Wish my 2nd one looked that good.

Wondering if the mag release button is covered? It is best if it is exposed.

I like the way the belt tunnel is done for the cross draw aspect

After spending 4 hours backtracking through 3 feet of snow looking for a lost mag because the release was uncovered I decided to cover it on this one. ;-)

[Two-Tone Crossdraw For A Ruger]

2nd attempt at a holster. Double stitched by hand (don't know if I'll do that again). Body is 2 layers of 5-6 oz glued flesh to flesh, reinforcing piece is 7-8 oz.

[Curved Slots]

I used a curved slot on an avenger style holster because it looked nicer in the wing. So for me the only reason was looks. I punched the holes for the ends and then cut the middle by hand.... very, very slowly.

[Dbl Shoulder Rig With Removable Mag Pouches]

Nice!

[When Prototypes Go Wrong....]

That's pretty slick..... How is fish hide to work with?

Sounds right.

Here's my prototype little purse beside its Fossil inspiration. (Yes, this indicates delusions of grandeur.) I'm wondering if I ever took pictures of the "do-over". It wasn't that it looked so bad. It was that I could barely get it to unzip around the tight little corners.

[Preserving Holsters]

On a similar note, is there any way to regain retention for a holster that has loosened up?

[When Prototypes Go Wrong....]

If we were talking about prototypes in general, I would have a different opinion from talking about a gun holster. I think you did the right thing in calling it a lost cause, thinkley, considering the importance of functionality of a gun holster. There was no photo, but just using my imagination, it's probably like the prose that says, "A rose by any other name is still a rose." Well, "A gun holster by any other name is still a gun holster."

When I botched a small salmon skin purse, I finished it, took pictures of it (to document the mistake) and then took it apart and restructured it. I'd tanned the skins myself and couldn't bear to throw them in the trash can.

I think I would like to see a salmon skin purse.....

This was one that I couldn't disassemble and fix, what with the glue and all. It sat too high on the belt and any attempts to "fix" it would not even have been up to par for a "keep it in a drawer and only pull it out at midnight on a new moon when no one is within 100 miles" type job.

[When Prototypes Go Wrong....]

Yeah, I've already called it a lost cause and moved on. The second version is already looking better. Thanks for the affirmations.

[When Prototypes Go Wrong....]

I was working on my second holster today and with 90% complete I realize that it sits too high on the belt.

My question is this. How much effort do you put into "fixing" a prototype before chalking it up to a learning experience and tossing it in the round file?

I'm sure that I could re-work this one to be servicable, but it will never be sellable.

[New 3 Carry Position Holster]

Makarov .380. It's a perfect for concealed carry.... if you can find a holster..... ;-)

And despite what it looks like in the pictures, I am right handed, just needed a mirror to take the pics.....

[Niche Market]

I'm so used to not being able to find what I want for the Makarov that I too just built my own....

I also wanted to be able to carry three different ways (depending on the circumstances and my mood). This was my first holster (and 2nd attempt, the 1st was too tight so I didn't finish it).

[New 3 Carry Position Holster]

Depending on the circumstances I carry either on my strong side, cross draw, or behind my back, plus the pistol itself is not super common so a store bought solution is not available..

[Adult Section Request]

I would like access please.....