Glock 19 Holster

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Hey guys. I just thought I hadn't posted any holsters in a while so I decided to put some pics up of a plain jane Glock 19 holster. The cant is 23 degrees at the request of a customer who likes to carry at around the 5:30 position. If you have any suggestions to help me improve, or any questions as to why I did something a certain way, feel free to comment. Thanks,

Jeff

[Tac]

As always, your attention to detail is inspiring Jeff..... I like the cant, the detail boning and the double stitching. The edges look perfect.... Between you and Monica, I am begining to feel like I need to redouble my efforts to raise to the next level of craftsmanship! (Or craftWOMANship, in Monica's case )

Please continue to post picks of your work.... they really do inspire those of use still working on our technique to improve.

-Tac

Edited July 17, 2009 by Tac

[MADMAX22]

Wow that is super clean and great looking. I cant find anything wrong with it. Im sure your customer was very happy.

[Rock76]

Very nice, Jeff! I always look forward to seeing your holsters.

-Adam

[rybord]

That looks great!!!!! I like that you shortened the draw which I'm sure would make a 5:30 draw easier. I'm sure your customer will be very happy with it.

Does the belt loop on the trigger side being closer help with the grip printing?

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Thanks guys! I can still see some flaws, but that's usually the case when you look at your own work I guess.

Rybord, the slot placement does definitely help with printing, although aestheticly speaking I would actually prefer the front slot to be closer in (but it serves a purpose so that's how it stays). I used to think that the bigger the holster, the more it would print. Now I know that's not necessarily the case. The front wing is also pre-bent, and the rear wing is almost straight (except for the deformation to allow easier threading of the belt through the slot). That helps the grip stay in against the body also. With the slot placement and the angle of the draw making the grip more vertical, it actually conceals nicely for an OWB carrying a thicker pistol.

[rybord]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate your sharing your work and knowledge as I know everyone else does too. It's a well thought out design including the reinforced sweat guard. The holster just makes sense. Pure function and eye appeal.

What is your finish process?

Ray

Edited July 18, 2009 by rybord

[10x]

Is that the rough side out on the rear side? I like that.

[Bronson]

Your holsters always have such a nice clean look to them.

Thanks for posting.

Bronson

[brinyar]

Beautiful work. I really like that 23 degrees of cant in a holster. You suggested that in an old thread and it has really worked out well in my own holsters I've made.

My only very minor suggestion would be to use a strap or belt not stitched yet to mold with on the backside of the holster. That way the stitches won't be molded into the holster.