Gun moulds

[K-Man]

ebarber: PM sent.

[fishguy]

Somebody should make one of these threads a sticky, it keeps coming up

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Somebody should make one of these threads a sticky, it keeps coming up

The problem is, the compatibility list is somewhat subjective. One of us might think a S&W 910 fits fine in a 59 series holster, while another might contest that because we believe it doesn't fit properly. A lot of it depends on how you build and design your holsters. I use separate molds for the 5", 4 1/4", and 4" 1911 models. It looks like Lobo uses the same thing for all of them. I know of some makers that even use a 1911 mold for Browning Hi Power holsters, and that just plain drives me crazy. The Glock, XD, and M&P cross compatibilities are fairly obvious, but several other types are up for debate.

*sigh*

Nothing ever seems simple when it comes to holster making...

[Shorts]

Yeah, Jeff has a point about makers using different guns for different holsters, even though the models are pretty similar.

For example, I use two 5" 1911s, one Colt and one Springfield (dust cover length/widths different), 4.25" and 3". I need to get a 4" and 3.5" - I want my patterns as exact as possible. The 1911 for a BHP is one I won't do either. A BHP deserves a BHP mold.

Get Glock molds, those go well.

A J-frame is a popular revolver model.

Also look to pocket pistols, I've yet to grab any molds for them but I get requests.

One thing you'll learn as you try to build the same patterns for different brands of gun is that you'll have to adjust each pattern, not just the stitching, but the shapes/cuts so that they compliment the style of the gun. Leather that looks classic molded to a 1911 doesn't make the XD look classic. It's like you're also matching a personality to the pattern. I find it interesting anyway. Maybe I'm already going crazy.

[Snakebyte]

I am a dealer for rings, blackhawk(their training guns are a bit cheaper) asp, and several other comapnies. If enough people are interested, we could try to set up a group buy(if thats allowed here)

[ABC3]

Snakebyte,

Put me on your list for a Group Buy.

[JRB]

I am a dealer for rings, blackhawk(their training guns are a bit cheaper) asp, and several other comapnies. If enough people are interested, we could try to set up a group buy(if thats allowed here)

I never got your list to place a order a while back. Do have the list for availability?

[Bronson]

I am a dealer for rings, blackhawk(their training guns are a bit cheaper) asp, and several other comapnies. If enough people are interested, we could try to set up a group buy(if thats allowed here)

I'd be interested in a couple blue guns.

Bronson

[ebarber]

I would have been but I got back in here to late. Ill look you up when I need some more. Thanks!

I ended up ordering an fsg19 which is a 19/23/32, fsg26 which is a 26/27/33, fsg36, fsj which is a j frame s&w and a 1911 commander. Suppose to have them this week. Hopefully!

[jbird]

Put me on the list

Josh