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Clean work —- looks like a solid functional piece.

Clean work - looks great!

Ask away!

Sea Griffin and Sea Drake

Awesome work on both, really like themed sets like this. may I ask what color dye you used?

Great sheath! And I am also in agreement with nothing carried in the small of back position. I don’t even like the spare rounds that are on my western rigs/belts there. I’m sure it’s great if you are astride a horse but for the rest of us driving around in a car or truck I find anything in the small of back to be super uncomfortable.

Really unique and creative design. What green dye did you use?

Great work! Like the concho too, GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY.

Your lacing skills are a true wonder to behold . After a couple of not great looking results, I stick to sewing and edge burnishing.

Really nice work. One of the nicest chest rigs for a big iron I’ve seen.

Great work and a really well thought out design.

Picked up a a relatively inexpensive surplus CZ 83 in the “one true caliber” .32 ACP. Not really a “carry gun” but already having fun with this mild shooter at the range. Nobody seems to be able to find spare mags for them. (In .32)

Clean work. I’d rather have the back of the trigger guard slightly exposed, and be able to get a good draw grip. As long as nothing can get in and set off the bang switch. With 1911 holsters; I always put a thumb break that snaps under the hammer, as on occasion - I have noticed the manual safety gets clicked off from carrying all day.

Great work.

This is a a cool post. There is some thing really nice about seeing honest wear on a working holster you made. I like them crisp and brand new with shiny, resolene finish for photos; But I also like the ones I made 15 years ago that are still fully functional, and worn through many adventures or just edc.

They look great! Thanks for showing the backs to see the goes for crossdraw & strong side. I’m always curious about how people choose to attach belt loops.

Very nice work - looking forward to seeing the black mamba.

I have been a follower of your YouTube channel for sometime, but this one is on a whole next level, technically superior.

Looks great!

Wow - you did a great job. I’ve been toying just making a few pieces for a Western steam punk outfit (for yes, the Ren festival lol.) I’m thinking just an arming belt (girdle), one pauldron and bracers, but I’ve only ever made western pistol rigs before and those are comparatively less work - yet still a lot of work. I’m kind of in the research phase since I’m in between houses & all my leather, tools & equipment is in storage.

Yeah - I always borrow that book from inter library loan - it’s been out of print forever; and goes for $150 - $200 on used book sites.

I never (very rarely) show the back! Haha great job for your first carved holster!

Great work. Personally, I like the chest rig style much more functional for the field than the “drop leg.” Having been issued a drop leg as a boarding team member in the Navy, I find them floppy and hang-up on almost anything. Chest rig keeps the handgun secure to the body & can even be protected under a rain poncho or jacket in a pinch. The chest rig goes well with a pack. I’m also not crazy about any exposed ammo loops either, but you made it so they can be removed and easily stashed in a pocket or pack - so that’s a win. If I was taking that .480 Ruger as my “back-up” pistol, I’d be fine with one full reload. Not going to do much plinking with that one.

Thanks Dwight. I don’t do much molding on mine for the exact reasons you stated, just a quick wet form. They do loosen and form over time from wear. I also use 8-9 oz leather and I find that for me it doesn’t give me the same molding results as thinner leather does. I would not let this ugly duckling go out the door - but was able to salvage it for personal use. But it looks amateurish in the proportions (as you stated) . Not my finest effort… I used it as a opportunity to try some new dying techniques - which were also a mixed result. I have a new side of leather inbound and I’ll try a redemption…