Lobo Report post Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Received an e-mail today from a gentleman wanting a 4-position OWB holster (strong-side FBI cant, strong-side SOB cant, cross-draw, etc) with a thumb-break set for condition one carry, plus a slide shield, and IWB strong-side and crossdraw capability. Pistol is the Argentine FM Hi-Power clone in the "detective" style (short slide).\ In short, this customer wanted every single feature of every possible holster, with contradicting features in several respects, for an obscure and seldom encountered handgun. How does one make a holster with a slide shield and a thumb-break? Perhaps it can be done, but I doubt that either feature would work very well. I may be totally wrong, but a thumb-break retention on a IWB holster does not seem like the best idea to come down the road lately. I have made a couple of "dual carry" models (strong side and crossdraw), but 4 positions? And capable of IWB as well? I submit that this gentleman has absorbed the entire contents of every holster catalog ever printed in the free world, and has decided that he can order one holster that fits every description, performs every function, and offers every feature. About the only things he didn't specify were carving, tooling, or exotics. I think we can award this gentleman the prize, at least for this week. What shall it be? Suggestions are welcome, so long as I don't have to make it out of leather. Enjoy your day! Edited September 10, 2009 by Lobo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kissholsters Report post Posted September 10, 2009 i want one too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronson Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Wow that's quite the request. Suggestions are welcome I'd suggest telling him no. Bronson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted September 10, 2009 It can be done but not by any one I have heard of. Josh PS God lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Sounds like you got one of my customers .Tell him at least 4 figures and have fun.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Received an e-mail today from a gentleman wanting a 4-position OWB holster (strong-side FBI cant, strong-side SOB cant, cross-draw, etc) with a thumb-break set for condition one carry, plus a slide shield, and IWB strong-side and crossdraw capability. Pistol is the Argentine FM Hi-Power clone in the "detective" style (short slide).\ In short, this customer wanted every single feature of every possible holster, with contradicting features in several respects, for an obscure and seldom encountered handgun. How does one make a holster with a slide shield and a thumb-break? Perhaps it can be done, but I doubt that either feature would work very well. I may be totally wrong, but a thumb-break retention on a IWB holster does not seem like the best idea to come down the road lately. I have made a couple of "dual carry" models (strong side and crossdraw), but 4 positions? And capable of IWB as well? I submit that this gentleman has absorbed the entire contents of every holster catalog ever printed in the free world, and has decided that he can order one holster that fits every description, performs every function, and offers every feature. About the only things he didn't specify were carving, tooling, or exotics. I think we can award this gentleman the prize, at least for this week. What shall it be? Suggestions are welcome, so long as I don't have to make it out of leather. Enjoy your day! Q could make one for James Bond, plus it would fit both a PPK or an Auto Mag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted September 10, 2009 A multi-position holster that can be worn either IWB or OWB has been made by a number of holster makers already. The only real conflict I see in his request is the wanting of both a side shield and a thumb break. You either get one or the other, as they're placed in the same location on the holster. And if you want the thumb break, the side shield is normally part of that with the design. I've seen IWB holsters with thumb breaks on them. A large number of law enforcement agencies require their officers carry their off-duty weapons in a holster with a thumb break, so it's a common request/feature, and if properly designed, will function flawlessly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted September 10, 2009 I have made "one" IWB/OWB left or right handed holster using extra-long belt loops with extra fold that snaps on in each configuration. I say "one" because it is so bulky that it doesn't sell at shows. And, when I explain what it is, I get a "huh, that's cool" but I havn't found that in-decisive ambidextrous P226 user yet [lol]. So, I guess you could take this configurations, add more snaps to accomodate thumb break or side shield. You could be making him a "collectable" or "conversation piece" like I have. Let me know if you actually want pictures and I'll take some and send. Regis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted September 10, 2009 I'll never forget the woman who came into the shop demanding 300 square feet of leather from one hide to redo her sectional couch. I don't wanna meet THAT cow. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted September 10, 2009 I submit that the prize should be a free trip to the Psychiatrist.... This guy needs his head examined..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted September 11, 2009 I'll never forget the woman who came into the shop demanding 300 square feet of leather from one hide to redo her sectional couch. I don't wanna meet THAT cow. Johanna I must insist that any further references to my ex-wife be deleted from this forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBOGO Report post Posted September 13, 2009 THE KING OF NEVER NEVER LAND SHALL BE APPEASED! IN DOING SO, NEVER TELL HIM THAT HE IS NAKED! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) A multi-position holster that can be worn either IWB or OWB has been made by a number of holster makers already. The only real conflict I see in his request is the wanting of both a side shield and a thumb break. You either get one or the other, as they're placed in the same location on the holster. And if you want the thumb break, the side shield is normally part of that with the design. I've seen IWB holsters with thumb breaks on them. A large number of law enforcement agencies require their officers carry their off-duty weapons in a holster with a thumb break, so it's a common request/feature, and if properly designed, will function flawlessly. K-Man, I would be happy to refer the gentleman to you but, unfortunately, he revised his request to one of my standard production items and placed an order. Maybe next time. Edited September 13, 2009 by Lobo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
