Second Holster

[bruce johnson]

A couple weeks ago I posted the first holster and got some excellent feedback. End of that week Rhome invited me to his shop and helped me with developing patterns and molding. I was out of the shop for a week, but got the redo finished up last night. It fits much tighter than the first one, the slots are shorter but wider, and it is molded much more. I still would like the stitch line to be a little tighter to the trigger guard, but overall, I am happier with how this one came together. Some of the reflection disorts how it really looks. I used a 3/8 section of dowel for a sight channel, but in the pictures it appears almost pinched. Brutal criticism welcomed.

[Hedge]

A couple weeks ago I posted the first holster and got some excellent feedback. End of that week Rhome invited me to his shop and helped me with developing patterns and molding. I was out of the shop for a week, but got the redo finished up last night. It fits much tighter than the first one, the slots are shorter but wider, and it is molded much more. I still would like the stitch line to be a little tighter to the trigger guard, but overall, I am happier with how this one came together. Some of the reflection disorts how it really looks. I used a 3/8 section of dowel for a sight channel, but in the pictures it appears almost pinched. Brutal criticism welcomed.

Dunno, Bruce. Can't find anything to be brutal about. It's got form, fit, function and looks good.

I see what you mean about the stitch around the trigger guard, though. That's all I could find that I'd work on.

I see all that nice flat area and wonder how some tooling would look.

[Rhome]

Outstanding IMHO !! I must also say that when Bruce was at my shop I had the pleasure of seeing some of his other work and must admit that I think Bruce taught me more than I him. His is an outstanding leather artisan and human being and am proud to call him Friend.

Best,

Rhome

[Shorts]

Beautiful work Bruce. As already noted, the stitch around the trigger guard could be a hint more rounded to match the curves. Frankly, that's not much of a deal anyway! Its beautiful!

What color are you using? That's very a smooth and warm color you went with.

[bruce johnson]

Thanks for the compliments. The color is full strength Feibings British Tan dye.

[Shorts]

On the thumb break, did you use a piece of metal reinforcement where the snap sits?

[bruce johnson]

Yes, I do have a metal reinforcement, and it is on the backside of this one.

[Lobo]

Beautiful job. Great design, excellent execution.

[Randyc]

Bruce your on your way. Great looking holster!

Randy

[Tac]

Vast Improvement... Well Done!