Yellowhousejake Report post Posted May 15 (edited) I finished these up a month or two ago and I have been carrying them to find things to improve. I am happy to say that these are likely th fifth version, but they are good to go. I used the Python holster in a Claude Werner class two weeks ago and it was perfect. Not sure why my basket weave (First attempt) looks so poor. I think I stamped it too deep or maybe I should not have used an airbrush to dye it. Once the holster body wrapped around the revolver it showed un-dyed leather. I need to work on that. Over all I am happy. Critical observations welcomed, and encouraged. 8oz Herman Oak for the holsters, .08mm Ritza Tiger thread, hand stitched. The King Cobra paddle is two layers of 6oz stitched and glued. The Python is a single piece of 8oz. I think the single piece is enough. DAve Edited May 15 by Yellowhousejake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted May 16 The undyed leather on the basket weave is a product of trying to get too much detail in the molding of the revolver. That molding is great for the light brown one . . . but when you stamp something with a basket weave or similar design . . . just go light on the molding . . . I simply insert the weapon . . .and whatever molding is produced by the weapon being in there . . . is what I go with. Have never had a disappointed customer yet. My first commercial holster was a pancake . . . for a 1911 . . . and it just printed a tad too much for me . . . went with an IWB . . . but I did like that paddle . . . was really comfortable. My son still wears his Glock 19 that way . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhousejake Report post Posted May 16 Thank you Dwight. I molded it with a simple vacuum bag (Food Saver). I have tried pancake and Avenger styled holsters both, I carried my Commander 1911 in an Avenger for many years. But, my job requires I disarm as Federal Law keeps me from carrying everywhere I have to go. So the paddle makes sense for me. I discovered, after many many tries, that if I turn the gun back towards my hip like an avenger holster it hides quite well. Better than most Kydex OWB holsters do. That little twist on the position moves that big Python grip back towards my body and a shirt will cover it. I will make the next basketweave one with no vacuum bag. I wondered also if dying with a dauber might put the dye deeper in the leather next time. DAve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted May 16 Have you ever tried dip dying your products?? That is all I do . . . and it will alleviate the vast majority of the raw leather look. Takes more dye . . . but it also lasts longer . . . because it goes much deeper into the fibers. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
