Rhome

They are nice holsters and very unique. Jordon I agree with you about the trigger guard or lack of trigger guard coverage . I personally would not make a holster like that for a customer in fear of liability if an accident were to happen as a result of an accidental discharge of the weapon and someone got hurt just from the lack of a full trigger guard coverage, that is if the holster were to be used for concealed carry. On the other hand they look like they would be great holsters for IDPA or even IPSC type compititions if they retained the gun well enough. All in all, Nice job Drac !!

I wish I knew how to use autocad to develop new patterns. I have it on my computer and have played with it but lack the skill needed to work it. I spend a fortune on pencils and erasers not to mention file folders to develope new patterns. Rhome

Thanks Jordon, No I can't wait to get back Stateside to open up shop again, holster making is in my blood, it's an addiction !! Since I've been in the Philippines I've had time to make new holster patterns and now I'm itch'en to sew them up and see how they work out....ahh more R&D. Best, Rhome

Shorts, No I was in the military in the early 70's. Last year my wife passed away so I decided to travel some. Ended up in the Philippines, been here for about 1 1/2 years, remarried and waiting for passports and visa's for wife and daughter then I'll be coming stateside again to resume my holster business. Can't wait to get home ! As for hand stitching exotics, I'd stay away from stingray, shark is much like stitching veg.tanned, lizard is thin so be careful. Best, Rhome

Awesome sheaths, I would love to be able to do inlays like yours, very nice !

Very nice holsters ! IMHO a word of caution though. When I make a holster with a sweat shield / slide guard,I do not cover the magazine release button as the leather on the sweat guard might just press it for you when you are not aware of it. I always leave that part uncovered. Just my 2 cents worth though. Unless of corse the mag. release is on the bottom of the grip. Best, Rhome

Very, very nice !!

Hi Jeff, I agree Ray is a pain to sew, the only way I know is to sew it from the back side by doing it that way you will not break off as many needle tips and the needle point tends to bend it's way around the bead. Another way but not tried is to put a small cutting wheel in your dremal and " groove " a stitch line in. I won't try this method in fear of ruining the stingray which you know costs a few bucks. Hope this helps, Rhome

These are the last two holsters I made for a Deputy in my home town before I left for P.I. Since being on this forum I can't wait to get back stateside to open up the shop again. The members here make some awesome holsters and leathercraft. Stingray for a Commander Shark for a full size 1911

Very nice holster !

Beautiful Work !! Flawless

Ok let me see if I can explain this. If your holster is going to have the sweat guard then by all means use the Springfield cocked and locked model blue gun as when you form the gun in the holster the "imprint " of the thumb safety will be in the locked position which helps when the "real " gun is used to help keep the safety in the locked position. Also I don't know if you know of this little trick or not but Gary Brommeland taught me this when I stared making holsters that is I mold my holsters on the tight side, and when they are finished the gun should have a snug fit. If it is tight then to wrap the gun in one layer of wax paper with the wax side out and put the gun un the holster overnite. The next day you should have a holster that fits your gun perfectly and has some wax residue to help " slick up " the inside of your holster. I hope this helps. Best, Rhome

If it's not too late I'd also like to be on your list. I've been wanting a new Maker stamp and logo and help with my web site design, please PM me when you're ready. Best, Rhome

So you're the one who beat me on the auction. No just kidding, I thought about it but decided not to bid, I'm trying to save money to get back to the States from the Philippines, but I think you got a really good deal, I just did'nt want my son to have to travel that far from CA to pick up the items. Good job.

That is absolutly beautiful !

AHHHHHHHHHH.....now I get it ! Thanks guys. now I'm off to find some.

Ok thread lubricant is self explanatory. but how do you apply it to your thread when usuing a " Boss " stitcher or a powered stitcher ? Also is it made spicifically for thread and where do you buy it ? Thanks in advance.

+1 Jordan, I was thinking the same thing. I want to thank all of you for your help, you are all fantastic as far as I'm concerned.

I have used Angelus, and Fiebings edge coatings on the belts I've made. They give a nice finish but both tend to wear off after a period of time. I would be interested to find a edge finish that will not wear off my belts after a year or so, is there such a edge finish out there ? I usually burnish my edges to a baby smooth gloss finish then apply the edge coating, am I doing it wrong ?

Thanks, It must be the size thing as Denise says. When we get back to the states I'll try and make a larger purse for her.

Thanks K-Man that answersd my question.

Well I don't have a clicker as I too am in the market for one but .5" is 1/2" isn't it ? And a single piece of 9 oz. leather is no where near 1/2" thick so I would assume the Tippman should work fine. I was looking at that clicker also. Hopefully someone who has one will chime in.

Well I had'nt picked up a swivel knife in years and about a year or two ago I made these for my wife. I know I made a ton of mistakes but thought I'd share with you anyway. My wife has used the wallet from day one as you can tell, the purse, she say's is too small and spends it's time in her closet.

Erik, I used to make my gun belts out of 2 pieces of 9 oz. glued and stitched but I and my customers found that to be to thick, 1/4 in ? wow. So I started making them out of 2 pieces of 7 oz, glued and stitched, I know we are talking fractions but they worked out to be very good and plenty sturdy for everyday ccw carry. Now I was visiting you're web site and the belts you offer ( the contoured curved ones) are the ones I'm trying to figure out how to make in various waist sizes. So you are eye balling the contour curve of the belt or is there some mathmatical fomula for figuring the contour curve for the various waist sizes ? Thanks, Rhome www.desbiensgunleather.com