new holster in the works.

[troop]

have been working (slowly) on this in between orders for everyone else. it's gonna be for my 1911 springfield. will also make a matching ammo pouch as well. will post more as it continues.

tony

[NoahL]

That's pretty neat--I definitely like the Spartan helmet. I have to say, though, I would think the phrase "molon labe" would look cooler in Greek (as in with the Greek alphabet, since the phrase is Greek in and of itself ), but it all looks good to me

Edited June 11, 2009 by NoahL

[troop]

That's pretty neat--I definitely like the Spartan helmet. I have to say, though, I would think the phrase "molon labe" would look cooler in Greek (as in with the Greek alphabet, since the phrase is Greek in and of itself ), but it all looks good to me

i agree with the greek lettering. but i didn't know where to find any

[NoahL]

i agree with the greek lettering. but i didn't know where to find any

I don't know where you would get stamps for it, but you could definitely tool it--I'm worthless when it comes to tooling, but I would think you could just "write" the letters with a swivel knife and open them up with a stylus. As for a reference--that very phrase is written in the Greek alphabet if you search for "molon labe" on Wikipedia.

[troop]

I don't know where you would get stamps for it, but you could definitely tool it--I'm worthless when it comes to tooling, but I would think you could just "write" the letters with a swivel knife and open them up with a stylus. As for a reference--that very phrase is written in the Greek alphabet if you search for "molon labe" on Wikipedia.

i'll try that with the next one. i'm sure i'll be making this one again

[Lobo]

Here you go, Troop. From the temple at Thermopalae.

[jbird]

I like the Spartan helmet nice work and the phrase is a be coming a real cry nice work

Josh

[ABC3]

Troop;

Nice work. When you get through with the entire project I would like to see everything.

[MBOGO]

Well, now you're definatly on someone's list... Great work

[troop]

thanks for the comments everyone. and thanks for the greek letters Lobo. i have applied the backing piece and snaps. i placed two t-nuts in the back between the backing and holster to support the paddle i will be making for it. i plan on running a strip of kydex in between two pieces of leather for the paddle. was wondering if anyone has a better suggestion or another way of making the paddle.

Edited June 22, 2009 by troop

[troop]

i tried to upload the other pics in the last reply. here they are.

[troop]

well i finally finished the holster. have been wearing it for about two weeks. wears good. one downside is i used Tandy learther and it dont look as good as it could have. i also used supersheen which is starting to crack at the thumb break and snap. (now got me some saddlelac) the paddle is two pieces of 6/7 oz with a .090 inch kydex support in between. would use .125 and make a three point mount next time for a little more sturdiness. otherwise i am happy with it.

will be working on a matching ammo pouch next.

here's the back side of the paddle

[Shorts]

Very interesting! I've yet to try a paddle holster. Mainly cause my brain cannot take the storming to think it up

Nice work

[troop]

Very interesting! I've yet to try a paddle holster. Mainly cause my brain cannot take the storming to think it up

Nice work

i was very nervous about trying one too. the kydex is very very easy to work with and mold, so it was much easier to make than i thought it would be.

[Lobo]

Any suggestions for sources for the Kydex?

[carljc72]

I am not sure how prices here compare with other sites...KnifeKits.com

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=41_54_136

Carl

[troop]

I am not sure how prices here compare with other sites...KnifeKits.com

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=41_54_136

Carl

knifekits is who i use....best prices i could find

[Jared]

DId you finish this one up yet troop? Was curious to see the finished products.