Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 20, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 20, 2008 Here are some photos of what I am playing around with right now, I have a IWB for it but I want a belt slot model for practice mostley. It's for my Bersa .380 Thunder. I wanted to try out the idea of a sewn in wedge for a sight channel. Quote
Contributing Member Regis Posted February 20, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Thanks for showing how you layout your design. Off track a little but, how do you like the Bersa? I'm trying to decide between the Bersa and CZ 380's. Looking for something smaller than my Browing High Power. Regis Edited February 20, 2008 by Regis Quote
Members BOOMSTICKHolsters Posted February 20, 2008 Members Report Posted February 20, 2008 I can't wait to see this one either. If you would just go out and get one of the CC models, you wouldn't have to worry about that sight channel at all, though. :D Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 20, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 20, 2008 I like the bersa, quite good quality for the price, made in argentina, I was looking at the PPK but didn't have the money. Size and weight are comprable, alot of good reviews online. Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 20, 2008 Moderator Report Posted February 20, 2008 Regis, Ditto on the Bersa 380. That is my "travel" pal of choice. I've had it 4-5 years, and run a few through it every month as well. Also the last thing a few down cattle have seen at our place. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted February 21, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 21, 2008 Major hijack here, (sorry), but Ruger is releasing a new .380 in mid march- LCP is it's designation. Mostly a Keltec clone, but from Ruger, there ought not be any questions on quality/craftsmanship. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 21, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 21, 2008 Here it is sewn and moulded, stitches look ok on the front but like crap on the back, now gotta wait for it to dry before I finish it any suggestions on color? I'm thinkin lite brown or tan Quote
Members WaG35 Posted February 21, 2008 Members Report Posted February 21, 2008 Nice, I vote Mahogony. How did the welt work out for the sight channel? Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 21, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 21, 2008 Seems to have worked pretty good, lined up and made a smooth channel for the sight. I just dyed the edges black and smoothed them up with some gum trag. Still debating color I need to dig out some of my belts and see what will matchup. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 22, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) All done with this one, other than the backside stitching I'm pretty happy with it and will start wearing it tomorrow to see how it works for me. Finished it with Tandy all in one Tan pre ecoflow and clear acrylic over that. Feels very hard but I am hoping it will soften up with use. I don't know what that spot is in the center of the 1st pic it is not on the holster probably some stray flash. Edited February 22, 2008 by Jordan Quote
Contributing Member Regis Posted February 22, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 Jordan, What kind or brand of clear acrylic do you use? Thanks Quote
Members BOOMSTICKHolsters Posted February 22, 2008 Members Report Posted February 22, 2008 Well done, sir. When you added the sight welt, did you skive it down towards the front? Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 22, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 Fiebings little white bottle I got on clearence for a buck, the stuff is ok but I am leaning towards just a wax and buff finish in the future. I like the nice mellow glow of a more natural finish, acrylic seems so...... plastic! and yes I used a belt sander to Skiv the welt to very thin on the front facing edge, glued and then sewn Quote
Members WaG35 Posted February 22, 2008 Members Report Posted February 22, 2008 Jordan, How do you go about transfering your stitch lines from the graph paper to the leather? I have started using graph paper myself, and haven't figured this part out yet. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 22, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 No real method I just measure in from the edge 1/8" to 1/4" whatever looks good at the time and is close to the stress points like around the belt loops and the pistol pocket edges. A second line at the same measurement inside the first hides alot of faults, guess it draws the eye away from the edge. I have'nt figured out where the line needs to be in relation to the pistol, I just guess at it and so far have been lucky or used a different bluegun that fit. Someone may have a formula but I think most have learned by trial and error. Quote
Members Warren Posted February 22, 2008 Members Report Posted February 22, 2008 Looks very nice Jordan. I may try this pattern for one of my pistols. Thanks for sharing the info! Warren Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 23, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 23, 2008 Here is the last photo of this one. I didn't have a belt that would work with it so I scrounged a blank I had and broke out the hand crank embosser I bought last year. Made one today, matches pretty close, nothing special no liner or stitching just a down and dirty 25 dollar special. Quote
Members Hilborne Posted February 23, 2008 Members Report Posted February 23, 2008 Nice looking rig Jordon. A guy should probably always make a belt to go with the holster. Andy Quote
Members LuisPaulo Posted March 8, 2008 Members Report Posted March 8, 2008 Hi Jordan. I just say thank you. Your photos teaches me how to do a modern type holster. ASAP, I'll try one. Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted March 8, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 8, 2008 Jordan, you have came a long way, Your holsters are looking GREAT. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 8, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 8, 2008 thanks for the compliments, I do seem to be improving with each one, I look at my 1st and 2nd and am suprised at the change. Kinda in a slump right now, can't get motivated to do anything but wiil post another project when the bug bites. Quote
Contributing Member rdb Posted March 8, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted March 8, 2008 The complete rig looks great! Looks like you need to start going to the gun shows soon...a whole new line of stuff to make... Quote
Members Srigs Posted March 11, 2008 Members Report Posted March 11, 2008 Nice finished belt holster combo. How does it fit and wear? Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 11, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 11, 2008 Works and fits well, other than the squeaking of stiff leather. Quote
Members Srigs Posted March 12, 2008 Members Report Posted March 12, 2008 A little baby powder on the belt slots might help. Quote
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