Ruger holster

[bladegrinder]

I got an order for an inside the waistband holster for a Ruger SP101 357 magnum without access to the gun, I told him sure I happen to own the same gun it has a 2 1/4" barrel right? he said no, this one has a 3 1/4" barrel...oh oh.

I have a pretty well set up knife shop so I made a wooden plug contoured to the barrel 1" long and used that to vacuum form the holster to the gun. it came out good, I'll see the gun on Friday, it should fit perfect, hopefully.

 

 

Edited September 19, 2023 by bladegrinder
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[Gezzer]

Looks outstanding !!!  Very nice solution to overcome barrel length problem 

[akguy59]

Great looking holster. 

[Dwight]

I do the same with Glocks and 1911's 

Had to kinda giggle though . . . you are the first one I've seen post something like it here.

Good job . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

[Littlef]

Nice looking holster.  The plug is a clever solution.  I'll have to note that for a future project.

[MarshalWill]

Very good looking holster. I also like your barrel extension. Nice work.

[Hags]

Sweet!

[Charley1]

I admit, I've never bothered with the plug, I just make the extension from wood or plastic, and tape it on. Has worked so far.-

[bladegrinder]

Thanks Folks!

[bladegrinder]

54 minutes ago, Charley1 said:

I admit, I've never bothered with the plug, I just make the extension from wood or plastic, and tape it on. Has worked so far.-

I had just bought a couple 3/8" dowel rods for a couple jalapena plants I have outside of my shop and figured a piece would help keep the extension aligned with the barrel. so i cut a piece off and drilled a hole thru the wood, inserted into barrel, drew a profile line on the wood and sanded it to shape, then taped the sides. it worked great