Hags

Nice work. Welcome to the forum!

It's been a busy 2 weeks. I've done a shoulder holster, a pancake for a Kimber, and a chest rig for a 7.5 in 44 mag ruger that I didn't post because it was a repeat of one I did for a 480 ruger, same bear on it and everything. But, when the guy came to pick up the 44 chest rig, he asked if I could to a sheath for an old knife. This is an old (we're guessing WW2) knife. Bakelite handle, U.S.N. on one side, and Colonial Mk1 on the other. It's in really good shape, and very sharp. It also has a very nice patina, no rust, must be stainless. I'm thinking aircrew? Anyway, did a sheathwith USN on the front. Seems appropriate to the age.

I wrapped the gun in the heavy plastic you use when you move. Then run the holster under warm water, shove the gun in where it needs to be. I have a vacuum set up, harbor freight pump and 26 mil bag that i use initially, but it's mostly buy hand as it dries.

Yeah, the nail worked great, didn't cut as much as pierce like an awl.

Thank you. I do enjoy the process. This is the third holster for this customer.

Another pancake holster. I have to admit I'm getting a little bored with this color scheme but, people seem to like it so I keep building them in this dark brown/light brown color. Going to get some blue, red and green dyes and try that. Did a double layer matching belt for this as well. All the same but 8/9 top and 5/6oz back. Hermann Oak 8/9 veg tan Fiebings dark brown and light brown Resolene 50/50 w/ water finish 277 bonded nylon top and bottom Cobra class 3 Dang I like this pistol!

Going to have to try that lining idea! Good call. Looks great, welcome to the site.

Yeah, the sun is going to give that a very nice color.

Very nice! It's a shame about the snap. I originally used a 4 penny nail in a drill press that I file to a point. Just about the perfect size for larger thread.

Very nice Frodo.

Ended up convincing him the belt loop was a good idea. Added as Dwight described.

Thanks Dwight, we discussed a belt keeper and he voted against it. I think it's a good idea, but we'll see. Also not a big fan of elastic, but he saw and old rig that had it and thought it was needed. I had it around from suspenders. Not really a bad thing though, all considered. Constructive thoughts that are appreciated. Thank you.

My neighbor asked me to make a shoulder holster for his S&W Tactical 40. I have been avoiding these things, but, it was time to bite the bullet and try one. HO 8/9 for the holster, HO 5/6 for the rest, doubled on the bottom part. 277 bonded nylon throughout, resolene 50/50 on all. Nowhere near perfect, but I think it's a pretty good start. The conchos allow for some movement between the top and bottom. Big shout out to J.Roscoe shoulder holsters for the idea of the conchos. Still a ways to go. I compressed the photos, but still could only load 2. And that's 1in elastic across the back.

Pretty cool. The zombie apocalypse is nearer than you think!

Love the contrast. This is going to cause you (and probably me) a lot of thought on how else to use that technique.

Welcome to the addiction! I agree with all of the above. We've all been there.

Very nice J. Very nice.

Very nice all around!

Leatherstampmaker.com. made a few for me and the local golf courses. Supporter of the forums too.

The Concho is attached with a screw, much like a Chicago screw. I add loctite.

Yep, and I was having an adult beverage at the time I was taking the pics. Space Dust, pretty good IPA.

I made a couple of these a couple of years ago for a couple.... they had sig 380s, and wanted to be discrete. With hot weather coming, I'm tired of wearing an outer shirt to cover my pistol. This is a plain trial piece for my ruger lcp with a crimson trace laser. And yes, it is empty! 8/9 oz HO Belt clip 277 top and bottom, cobra class 3 Fiebings dark brown L20 snaps. (May try a single ptd 24 on the next one) 50/50 resolene/ water

I built a few of these for golf buddies. Pretty simple, but turned out to be very popular. This one is for retired Air Force buddie who has a friend that is a one star general. Went with conchos so we could add a second if needed. Check out conchos.com. found them looking for this concho. Pretty cool.

Pretty darn nice!

Thanks guys. I decided I would just buy a metal stamped star, and use that and some oven hardening clay to make a stamp. But ultimately decided on conchos because I guess there is hope of a second star in the future. Going with conchos gives me the ability to add one at a later date regardless of the finish. Thanks again for all the ideas. I tell my wife this is why we buy all these toys! Now I really want a laser!