ArtS Report post Posted May 12, 2009 This is my first attempt to make a wallet holster for my 1910 Steyr .25cal pistol. Any advice? Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Yes, a piece of advice: Be sure that you are unable to fire the weapon from inside the holster. There's a neat little holster for keltecs that looks like a slab. It blocks out the KT profile and allows virtually undetected carry in a hip pocket. The trick is that there's a cut out for the trigger finger and the 'holster' can act like a modified grip. That's all well and fine, until you get to the fine print. That thing can be classified as "Other Destructive Device" causing all kinds of problems for anyone that has it. Here's a link that shows the type:http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-City-Wallet-Holster-Kel-Tec/dp/B00132C3I6 Edited May 12, 2009 by TwinOaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronson Report post Posted May 12, 2009 It looks very nicely made. How is the draw? Bronson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Nice and neat little holster Art!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickf Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Looks great, Art - nice and smooth boning on that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Nicely thought out. At first I wasn't sure a good draw grip could be achieved, but then I see your finger can slide down between the back pieces near the trigger. Interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Yes, a piece of advice: Be sure that you are unable to fire the weapon from inside the holster. There's a neat little holster for keltecs that looks like a slab. It blocks out the KT profile and allows virtually undetected carry in a hip pocket. The trick is that there's a cut out for the trigger finger and the 'holster' can act like a modified grip. That's all well and fine, until you get to the fine print. That thing can be classified as "Other Destructive Device" causing all kinds of problems for anyone that has it.Here's a link that shows the type:http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-City-Wallet-Holster-Kel-Tec/dp/B00132C3I6 Can you explain this? Is it a local concealed carry issue? I have never heard the term used here (I live in Oregon). I have a derringer I have been planning on making a similar holster for thay can be fired with the gun still inside. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Very nice Art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks all. Not really my design. A friend at work showed me a picture of one that he saw on the internet and asked if I could make one. So I decided to try and make one for my little pocket gun. Mine pistol is one I inherited from my Dad. It's a 1910 Styer .25 cal ( I know - I better be close). The picture that he had looked like they used either the Keltec or Ruger .380. The trigger is covered on both sides so it's pretty safe. It's made in two pieces. One is the actual holster and the other is the flat piece. The holster looks the same on the other side but I didn't mold it like I did the front of it. After you sew and form the holster then you use two rivets to attach it to the bottom of the flat piece (which goes to the outside of the pants so it looks like a flat wallet). To draw the pistol you slide your hand between the pistol and the flat piece and pull out just the pistol. Works ok. Hopefully they get lead instead of gold. Art Edited May 13, 2009 by ArtS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted May 13, 2009 The trigger is covered on both sides so you have to pull it before you can even get your finger in . That thing you gave me the link for looks like an accident waiting to happen! That may be why they don't have them in stock. You are right - stay away from that one. Thanks, Art Yes, a piece of advice: Be sure that you are unable to fire the weapon from inside the holster. There's a neat little holster for keltecs that looks like a slab. It blocks out the KT profile and allows virtually undetected carry in a hip pocket. The trick is that there's a cut out for the trigger finger and the 'holster' can act like a modified grip. That's all well and fine, until you get to the fine print. That thing can be classified as "Other Destructive Device" causing all kinds of problems for anyone that has it.Here's a link that shows the type:http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-City-Wallet-Holster-Kel-Tec/dp/B00132C3I6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Hey Aaron, This is not a CC issue in Georgia if you have a permit (which I do). I don't know about Oregon. The pistol has to be drawn first. The trigger is covered in the holster on both sides and so is the ejector port. Art Can you explain this? Is it a local concealed carry issue? I have never heard the term used here (I live in Oregon). I have a derringer I have been planning on making a similar holster for thay can be fired with the gun still inside.Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Aaron, I appologize in advance for this, but here goes. It's a federal issue, not a local one. Since I'm not a lawyer, I don't think I can get into the legal definitions about it and make any sense. However, back when I was shopping for a Keltec, I wanted one of those holsters too. My range instructor (NRA cert.) and a LEO warned me against them. IIRC, it has something to do with the 'holster' attaching to the pistol. At that moment, it's no longer a 'holster' but an attachment. Similary, if I was to make a wire frame stock that attached to the grip screws of my 1911, the moment I attach it to the pistol, the whole contraption becomes a "short barreled rifle" (which I believe is a Class III weapon...but don't quote me). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Oh, sorry. I was referencing the holster I made was ok in Georgia. I see what you mean about the other one and the stock. Just too many laws!!!! Art Aaron,I appologize in advance for this, but here goes. It's a federal issue, not a local one. Since I'm not a lawyer, I don't think I can get into the legal definitions about it and make any sense. However, back when I was shopping for a Keltec, I wanted one of those holsters too. My range instructor (NRA cert.) and a LEO warned me against them. IIRC, it has something to do with the 'holster' attaching to the pistol. At that moment, it's no longer a 'holster' but an attachment. Similary, if I was to make a wire frame stock that attached to the grip screws of my 1911, the moment I attach it to the pistol, the whole contraption becomes a "short barreled rifle" (which I believe is a Class III weapon...but don't quote me). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherjunkie Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Can you explain this? Is it a local concealed carry issue? I have never heard the term used here (I live in Oregon). I have a derringer I have been planning on making a similar holster for thay can be fired with the gun still inside.Aaron Aaron, not sure about oregon or federal law on this style of holster. but what i do feel is this style of holster is not safe to the person packin it. i dont want to put a handgun/holster in my pocket with the trigger exposed. it could and would catch on something as you are putting it into the pocket and fire the round in the chamber. well then you have a hole in your 6th or worse yet the family jewels........ accidents happen all the time and if you tempt murpheys law, he will win...... handguns and holsters IMO need to be safe when carrying unless you are competing with the handgun. i.e. no exposed trigger and a manual safety on the handgun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
