quadrary Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Can anyone tell me the cheapest place to get a colt 1911 model 70 blue gun i need to make a shoulder carry for a friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyc Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Can anyone tell me the cheapest place to get a colt 1911 model 70 blue gun i need to make a shoulder carry for a friend. I suggest you contact Rings Manufactoring. They make the Blue Guns. You will pay around $55.00 plus shipping, but you will have your mold gun in short order. Most of the suppliers of Blue Guns don't keep all models in stock. You may place your order believing it's in stock and wait several weeks or months for the Blue Gun to arrive. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quadrary Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I suggest you contact Rings Manufactoring. They make the Blue Guns. You will pay around $55.00 plus shipping, but you will have your mold gun in short order. Most of the suppliers of Blue Guns don't keep all models in stock. You may place your order believing it's in stock and wait several weeks or months for the Blue Gun to arrive. Randy Thank you for the info Randy i dont do much with holsters usually just do cue cases but a friend in my apa pool league begged so im giving it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Suggestion: since your friend is close at hand, why buy the dummy gun? Ask him to bring the pistol over so you can take all dimensions needed for your pattern, then ask him to bring it back when it is time to form the holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickf Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Suggestion: since your friend is close at hand, why buy the dummy gun? Ask him to bring the pistol over so you can take all dimensions needed for your pattern, then ask him to bring it back when it is time to form the holster. This is the best way to it, IMO. Especially if it's just 1 holster you're doing. If you do buy the blue gun, be sure to get the c & l version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quadrary Report post Posted December 16, 2009 This is the best way to it, IMO. Especially if it's just 1 holster you're doing. If you do buy the blue gun, be sure to get the c & l version. i am getting the cocked and locked version but really didnt want to put wet learher against his colt to mold it. Also the 1911 is so popular i figure if it comes out well i may need ro do a few more and i might decide i want a colt myself one of thes days but i do like my ruger p85 for a carry. Thanks for the input also doing a 3 mag carry on the other side for balance it works well with my ruger and i dot need to tye it down it balances the weapon weight and i can use a double shoulder loop slip on with 2 inch elastic across the back and its easy on easy off and comforatable. Do you guys use any metal in the retainer for a thumb brake for quick open and draw? I was thinking of putting a slight curve in the thumb break to make it easy to flip and pull any input is appreciated. Thanks for the reply Monty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) When using the "real" firearm, if you wipe it with an oily rag and wrap the gun in a sheet of plastic wrap, then use it to mold the holster, you will have good detail to the molding and few (if any) problems with the moisture causing rust on the gun. -Tac Edited December 17, 2009 by Tac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted December 27, 2009 I had a similar situation recently....I took a piece of 4-5oz. over to his place, we wrapped the gun in plastic, wet formed the leather around it, and puff....I had my pattern. I went home and made the holster out of 8-10oz. based on the pattern, it turned out just right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
