First Leather Holster

[BlueOx]

While working a commission for a company, one of the employees asked if I could do holsters. I had never made one so I did my best to find out if I could. I see many mistakes in my part, especially messing up the last bit of stitching of the entire piece. But for a first try im pretty pleased with myself. I'll have to use it for awhile before I'd be comfortable trusting one I made enough to sell though. 

[AlZilla]

49 minutes ago, BlueOx said:

especially messing up the last bit of stitching

That's a great holster, first one or not. I think I see where you're talking about on the stitching but it's no big issue. 

Julia Child said don't tell your guests what's wrong with your food and they'll never figure it out.

The height of the belt loop slots might keep the top of the firearm from torquing out. I suspect this is more a fat guy problem

 

[BlueOx]

Thank you, the few people I've shown didn't notice the stitching issues. So you're probably right that I should just not point it out. But since I made it it seems so obvious. 

 

So far it does carry a 45 1911 pretty well, even with my extra weight. So I think the height does help a bit. 

[dikman]

For a first effort that's pretty impressive - and ambitious. One of the problems with being the maker is that you notice all the little flaws, things which others won't see. Which also means you can see where improvements need to be made.

I'd call it a success.

[BlueOx]

I figured the more ambitious the project, the better excuse I'd have when I failed 😅 

 

Just got lucky that it turned out better than I expected.