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[Stingray73]

[Dwight]

Altogether . . . it certainly is most likely a very functional holster . . .  just a couple comments

One . . . if you look at the bottom backside of the holster . . . from the top of the leading edge . . . all the way around to the second chicago screw . . . the space between the edge and the stitching varies drastically.  For a practical holster . . . that's OK . . .  but you won't sell many like that.  

That space needs to be very near uniform all the way around . . .  and you do that on a belt sander.  It takes a practiced eye . . . and a bunch of practice . . . but when it is done . . . it looks so much better.

The dye did not take very uniformly . . . and if you used Feibings . . . make sure you dilute 1 to 1 with thinner . . . and ALWAYS brush a light coat of neatsfoot oil on the hair side of your projects . . . then let is set for 24 hours before dyeing.  I always dip dye everything I do . . . and while it takes more dye that way . . . the dye also goes in deeper . . . making scrapes and scratches later on . . . less noticeable.  Dip dyeing for me has always also been much more uniform than any other way I've tried.  

You also might want to take the top of the back piece that lays against your side . . . take it up and round it . . . so that as you look at it . . . leather comes up above the hammer, rear sight, and most importantly if it has one . . . the safety.  It is a lot more comfortable that way.

But all in all . . . just a few constructive critic words to make your product more tasteful. . . . I do really like the design down the front or it though . . . and the clips are a nice touch.

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited 42 minutes ago by Dwight