Need some advice on IWB holster

[Stetson912]

14 hours ago, AlZilla said:

Horsebutt strips were recommended to me once upon a time. Apparently they're very stiff for thickness. I haven't found any to buy yet.

Maverick and tannery row(horweens public facing store) sell them. If I remember they are pretty cheap. I want to try them myself. I wasn't aware rm had it.

14 hours ago, BroodyLeathercraft said:

Thought I would post the final product. 
 

 

Looks functional. One thing that would add some rigidity is a band stiffener that wraps around the holster mouth. It's the folding of the holster and reinforcement band that adds rigidity

[AlZilla]

22 hours ago, DieselTech said:

Rocky Mountain leather has your horse rump leather!

The strips at Maverick are pretty affordable. Looks like even a half hide is $170. Kinda pricey if I end up not liking it.

[DieselTech]

56 minutes ago, AlZilla said:

The strips at Maverick are pretty affordable. Looks like even a half hide is $170. Kinda pricey if I end up not liking it.

Yeah I have not bought any yet either. It is high priced. 

[Stetson912]

1 hour ago, AlZilla said:

The strips at Maverick are pretty affordable. Looks like even a half hide is $170. Kinda pricey if I end up not liking it.

I think what rm is offering is different than what should be used for holsters. I can't say for sure, after all they are horse butt hides. It says they are good for boots and small leather goods that need durable leather. But it didn't mention molding or holsters. I think the temper of the hides rm may be too soft fir holsters. And given that you can get 8 horse butt strips for the same price, I think I'd rather try that. Tannery row has then for about $20 each, plain veg tan. Can be carved and molded. I imagine this is similar to mavericks offerings 

[Northmount]

On 10/27/2024 at 6:54 PM, BroodyLeathercraft said:

Working on a new holster

Moved your post to Specialty Leatherwork Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes

[Yellowhousejake]

On 11/18/2024 at 8:00 PM, BroodyLeathercraft said:

Thought I would post the final product. 
 

But, did the gun fit or was it too thick when worn after the gun was in it?

DAve

[BroodyLeathercraft]

On 11/20/2024 at 9:48 PM, Yellowhousejake said:

But, did the gun fit or was it too thick when worn after the gun was in it?

DAve

The first one ended up being too thick. The second one ended up fitting perfectly.