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Come on there Fella's, I took it as constructive advice but come on, some comments were a little silly in light of the fact that it is my first "Clam" style holster and I carefully designed and cut it to exactly fit my SIG and it does just that, without stitches close to the trigger guard, "Do you have a spring steel in the holster to keep it from spreading over time?" or any other substrate to stiffen and already STIFF holster. I do appreciate advice but when I'm told that: " I have never made a holster, or seen a holster in the flesh---" I just had to say something--now that's funny:) I see unbelievable artistic and fabrication talent on this site, with a hundred years of experience, a $3,000 Leather sewing machine and other expensive equipment mentioned, and posting names reflecting web-sites for individual leather craft businesses with 10,000 posts on the site, so no wonder SOME are condescending to us NEW Folk's in the HOBBY. I do this Hobby while I work in my busy IT and Computer business and then go home and work my Agri-Farm. I'm EX Military, owned my own GUN store in California, professionally reloaded for customers and myself, shot about 300 rounds a week and enjoyed IPSC shooting and did very well. I have made lots of CUSTOM holsters for customers and I learn something more every time I start another project. I do learn from some of you Folks and it has helped me. You make things look easy. It's not easy for me--but it is fun:) I've been doing this for maybe 9 months or so:) If I offended anyone's sensibilities, I'm sorry. My Bad. Sam

OMG! What happens if the stitching that is closer to the trigger guard than my example, come apart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my Golly, the pistol would slide down a tad and I REPEAT, the pistol's grip would cease all movement WOW Thanks! I will move my stitches closer to the barrel and trigger guard next time and incorporate 'spring steel' inside the flesh to provide that everlasting holster that everyone wants and needs:) Sam

Maybe in 50 years of every day usage the very thick hide will open up but the grip would stop further movement anyway:) Let's face it, most of the stuff we make is just artistic and for show:) Wear it at the shooting range once a month or so, put a coat of mink oil on it, wiped it down and show it off next time you go to shoot--if you ever do:) Sam

The CLAM offers a nice firm grip. I designed it that way It grips the barrel in a love hug:) Sam

Very cool! Some local kid will have to join the 'HOG' chapter with that nice scoot! Sam:)

The picture below is from Tandy Leathers Buyer's guide catalog. Nuff said Mine was made from 'Dead Cow' to finished product and isn't a store bought kit:) The 'strap,' is left a little long to facilitate an easy un-snapping:) Square edges??? All of my 'carry' holsters have straps for added security:) The holster is very thick and stiff and will hardly flop over. The pistol will never slide down lower more than a half inch or so due to the design of the "Clam Shell,' that solidly grips the barrel. Even if it did, the 'grip' would keep the pistol from dropping through.:) Thanks for the comments Folks! Sam:)

First attempt. Sig Sauer, P320 9 mm Military, semi-auto fits very well. I like it much better than those 'plastic' Star Wars funky holsters although my SIG came with one. Glued with Eco-Flow Leather Weld. Hand sown with a very thick, waxed black thread. 4 coats of Fiebing's Buckskin dye. Buffed. 2 coats of Fiebing's tan antique finish. Sprayed with Fiebing's Leather Sheen. Used Fiebing's Black edge coat. Sam:)

I like it just the way it is: Big and strong like me Sam

Very nice! Sam

WOW Sam

This is a double lined Holster for a hunting knife. The tip is 'armored' inside. It is finished in dark brown leather dye, highly buffed and treated with Resolene to retain the luster. It is lightly tooled with my favorite stamps, Barbed wire. The Holster is 3 inches wide and 7 inches long. The vacuum formed interior keeps the knife held snugly. Sam:)

Looks like you have taken a quantum leap in your art and craft:) I have nothing but accolades for your absolutely fine work:) I wish I had your talent---and a sewing machine! Sam

Very nice work Sam

My latest Holster is for a 4 inch, 38 cal wheel gun. Many coats of black dye, highly buffed. It is tooled but the designs are hard to see, unless up close. Sam:)

I am a 'hands on' type of consumer: I want to see stuff in 3D, feel the texture, compare like products and ask questions to a REAL person! I rarely buy Leathercraft stuff at Amazon, although sometimes we buy maybe 50 thousand a month on various Computer and IT components and products. I have bought dyes and some crafting tools from them but I like to actually see what I may buy. LEATHER is something I will never buy online! Even in a retail store, we all know that QUALITY can really vary even in the same stack of hides. As far as prices go, you get what you pay for. If we continue to use online shopping then it's only a matter of time before 'Brick and Mortar,' storefront businesses disappear. Sam:)

I've got some 'D' rings too, if I ever need to replace the 'O' rings Sam

Nice work and the cover will keep the tank from getting scratched up like they all do! Sam:)

Very nice! Apparently you haven't forgotten much of your hobby:) Sam

Very nice work and thanks for the pattern! Only those that have used a normal or compound bow realize how important that guard is----OUCH! Sam:)

Apparently not that interesting: 97 views and no comments whatsoever except yours---Oh well:) All of the 'holes' are just decorative. According to my Facebook responses this carrier would sell like Hotcakes if I decided to mass produce and market it. Women have especially liked it because it's harder for them to conceal carry with their tighter fitting clothing. When I finally get a heavy duty leather sewing machine I will start to sell my stuff:) Sam

I forgot to mention that the inside is lined with soft and supple Pig skin:) Sam:)

It took me 4 hours to design and tool a name once. Looking back it seems impossible but it was so. In between my larger products I will spy a piece of nice looking scrap laying around and just decide to fool around with maybe a floral design and some tooling, burnishing and several coats of dyes after buffing to achieve an Antique look and DAYS later that quick little fun LABOR INTENSIVE, off the wall project of 6 by 6 inches, ends up sitting under a dripping coffee cup! Oh the humanity:) I like your work there RagingStallion:) Sam

I just finished this outside/ concealed carry purse/ holster today. The weapon and extra magazine won't be visible but is quickly and readily available in a 'life and death' situation. Sam:)

I will introduce myself Tony, next time I am in your store! Sam:)

This is my first attempt at Hydro/ vacuum forming so I thought I'd try a hunting knife. I used a 4 oz Veg tanned, alligator patterned medium, which was thin enough when soaking wet to form well under vacuum. Drying took a few days and then the 2 halves were glued together as shown in the last picture. It is not anywhere near complete yet. I will post the results. Sam