Stetson912

Nice collection there

I don50/50 on pancakes. The only time I think the offset molding would benefit on a pancake is if the feller is very thin. Even then, i keep my slots relatively close to the gun. About 1" to center of the slot. This xdm is quite a brick. Im looking into better carry weapons at the moment. It doesnt fit my fat hands either. The digging wasn't too bad but I agree I can extend the sweat guard a bit more. I've seen some reverse avenger style bbp holsters without the wing. That I think would allow more versatility in placement, but I like the thought of the wing helping keep things in place even though its mostly the belt

Nice. I made a bag and have an old vac pump. Its more finding space to use it. I have to clear my bench off and its a pain to have to do that. One day ill figure something out space wise haha. There's never enough of it it seems. I might look into the vac bags like that, as it is I have to continuously run the pump so, might be better anyway

@Dwight I will give it a try. I tend to lean more 80/20 on iwb/bbp but haven't tried all flat. I used my cowboy outlaw to stitch it. I have a diy vacuum press but its a pain to drag out and set up. More often than not i hand mold. I am trying to build up that skill but there's only so much you can do with a brick like this xdm. @wizard of tragacanth thanks for the suggestions. Ill try on the next one without molding inside the trigger. The sweat shield i made short to prevent foldover. I usually make them too long but I can tweak that some too.

Del fatti inspired my design here. I think its more comfortable that traditional iwb. I used 6/7oz holster strap from ALD and resolene finish. It is what i call a semi-flatback where the front is molded more than the back so it wont dig so bad

Nice

I agree. Comfort and security/ function should come together to make a good holster. It's subjective to each person but those comments let you know you did a good job.im Im always learning but finding ways to make iwb comfortable is a challenge. Especially for myself being a tub o lard haha!

Thanks, I think ive got the method figured out, im going to see about making one for my other auto. It is a nice design and pretty unique in think

This is 6/7oz (thats why the detail is crisp like it is). The built in s curve reinforces everything allowing the use of lighter leather. Because of that and the curved front edge, its the most comfortable holster ive worn or made. I can move around and sit with it no problem and I hardly know its there. Im a big guy so everything iwb kinda pokes and prods but this one is much more comfortable in comparison, and this is a full size 1911 too.

Looks good

Thanks for the kind words. I'm gonna have to look for a set of maple grips now haha.

That would look nice. Curly maple is awesome looking stuff

Thanks!

Thanks, I like how it came out, its a really clever design too

Thanks, it is a fun design to put together