AzShooter

Chuck, Dwight and Lobo: Thanks for your help and reviews. I'm now making an IWB holster for the same gun. I'm going to modify this design and add two straps to the side, so it will be wider. Next will be one with a steel belt loop. I'm trying to figure out what size leather I need to attach to the holster where it isn't too thick. I'm thinking of 7 ounce for the holster and 4 for the spring hook. I'm getting more interests from the guys I shoot with. In our sport not many use leather holsters these days, but a few guys just like leather than God.

Here's the back side. I made one stitch mistake on the belt loop. Didn't catch it until after the photo. I see our points. I used a steel bar for the sight track but I guess it needs to be bigger. I'll try stitching closer on the next one.

This is for my new Walther P22. I didn't line it because I wanted it light. I used a vacuum bag to mold it. First time doing that. Fits perfectly. I think I'll make another only this time lined. The stitching looks like it picked up the dye from the holster but it's actually the color of the thread. As always I appreciate all criticizing.

If anyone wants to gift away their Tandy Head Knife please keep me informed. I could always use another one. I watched a video from Weaver Leather Co about sharpening them. Following their lead I was able to get mine sharp and keep it that way. When cutting curves and angles there is nothing better than the Head Knife.

I finally picked up a blue gun to help me get this holster out. It sure makes things easier. The customer wanted a simple design and in black. It took a week to get the blue gun but I think it was well worth it. I probably need to work harder on molding. I used 2 layers of 7-8 ounce leather and I think I'm making them too thick. I got some impressions but not what I was going for. The gun fits real well, is held secure, but jumps out when pulled. All criticisms are welcome.

I had a customer ask for a black holster for their Walther PPQ 22. I just ran out of USMC Black so I made another trip to my local Tandy. I figured all I wanted was the dye but no... Walking in the door they had a sale on 1/2 shoulders for $39 and $49. The salesman recommended 10 ounce for the king of lined holsters I make so I thought I'd give it a try. That plus a 4 - 5 ounce liner should work perfectly. I'm not worried about molding the holster because my design will have an open front and a tension screw to keep the gun in place. I also picked up another shoulder in 4 - 5 for the same project. That and a new utility knife and I'm out the door for just over $100. Happens every time I go in there. I like the place because the salesman is very good and so is the manager. I finished the cutting and dying he customer's holster today. Tomorrow I'll stitch it and bevel the edges for a coat of black edge coat. One thing I hate about black dye is that it bleeds until I coat it with Resolene. I may do that before stitching so I don't get the dye all over my hands. This one I made with 2 layers of 4 - 5 and will mold it with a blue gun I picked up. A few more blue guns and I'll be all set. At $50 each, I add a decent amount to my charging price.

Customer asked me for a simple holster for their revolver. I found a pattern to fit their Colt Cobra and went at it. I normally don't like making black holsters but that's what they want. Very simple, no liner just nice and light to be carried on their hip.

O.K. Can you post of picture of the Dragon Scale Stamp. I'd like to see what it looks like.

Excellent work. Good to see they are appreciated. Now you need to make more.

Beautiful work. Fit and finish are fantastic. Makes me want to make a sheath for one of my old knives. Your hand work is in a super class.

Super system.

I really love your work.

WOW!!! Gorgeous work all around. Beautiful carving, nice and deep. It will look that good for a lifetime.

Thanks to everyone. I ordered a couple of glue pots and will transfer my glue into them as needed being very careful to wipe clean the cans before putting the top back on. I now have a large channel lock that's big enough for the caps and I used to open the offending cans.

They look great. Tooling is top notch.

Wonderful set. Stamping is dead on.

Thanks to all the responders. I appreciate the information and will use it on my future holsters.

Awesome looking rig. You really produced an excellent set-up. Basket weaving is right on. I'd be proud to own a rig like that.

Wow, I like this a lot. Nice work.

After dying I always put a coat of Resolene on the project to stop the dye form getting on my hands or anything else. Just one coat is all it takes. I especially have problems with USMC Black dye.

What do you do to keep your cement from gluing the top on the container? I now have 2 pints and a quart of adhesive that I can not open even with a pliers or digging a screwdriver under the cap.. Does Vasoline on the threads help?

Very nice design. A good concealable purse is a true asset. I don't do zippers because there is so much hand stitching needed. When I went to Tandy to ask how to do it the salesman recommended snaps. Oh Well. I think I lost out of a good task. I like the way you did the flap.

Thanks for the replies. I've learned something and will do it on the next holster.

Thanks. I appreciate your comments.

Great idea.