Bmoz Report post Posted January 13, 2010 It is ugly but comfortable. I don't know how you guys get so good at this. At this rate I am going to have to go through 3 or 4 cows before I get something I am happy with. Any suggestions for where to find some good holster making info other than what's here on leather worker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbles Report post Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Looks great! Right now I'm trying to figure out a good setup for a pocket holster for the keltec version of that pistol. How do you like the setup? How do you wear it? And what do you use for the holes for your stiching? Right now I'm using a 4 hole punch from tandy, it makes holes a bit larger and a bit farther away from each other than I would like. Edited January 13, 2010 by Gibbles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Chuck Burrows has a great DVD on holster making and Tandy carries an Al Stohlman book on making holsters. Neither covers concealed carry type holsters like the one you made. (The LCP is a great pistol, isn't it!) I made an IWB, an OWB, and a pocket-carry holster for the LCP. Because each was a 'first time', they're not particularly pretty, but they work really well. If you haven't yet, you may want to look at the "Elsie Pea" web forum. Lots of stuff related to that pistol on it. Gibbles, you need to get an awl and a stitch wheel (to mark the spots to make holes). It takes some practice, but you'll probably throw away that 4-hole punch after you've used the awl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bmoz Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Looks great! Right now I'm trying to figure out a good setup for a pocket holster for the keltec version of that pistol. How do you like the setup? How do you wear it? And what do you use for the holes for your stiching? Right now I'm using a 4 hole punch from tandy, it makes holes a bit larger and a bit farther away from each other than I would like. the set up is okay, I am trying to perfect it this week so i will need to make a chane for it to be great. It is worn behind the right hip IWB. It is very comfortable. I drill the holes 1st with a dremel tool and the smallest drill bit I have and then punch them with an awl to get the diamond shape that keeps it from tearing. Chuck Burrows has a great DVD on holster making and Tandy carries an Al Stohlman book on making holsters. Neither covers concealed carry type holsters like the one you made. (The LCP is a great pistol, isn't it!) I made an IWB, an OWB, and a pocket-carry holster for the LCP. Because each was a 'first time', they're not particularly pretty, but they work really well. If you haven't yet, you may want to look at the "Elsie Pea" web forum. Lots of stuff related to that pistol on it. Gibbles, you need to get an awl and a stitch wheel (to mark the spots to make holes). It takes some practice, but you'll probably throw away that 4-hole punch after you've used the awl. Thank you for your comment. I will google the DVD and look at the elsie pea forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWL Report post Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) It is ugly but comfortable. I don't know how you guys get so good at this. At this rate I am going to have to go through 3 or 4 cows before I get something I am happy with. Any suggestions for where to find some good holster making info other than what's here on leather worker. Bmoz, It looks good to me..................... key word ............. practical! One question Bmoz, what are you going to do with all that beef? Edited January 14, 2010 by Barbed Wire Leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbles Report post Posted February 3, 2010 I'll have to check that out for the stiching holes, thanks! And I have been making this IWB style like crazy, I have been very happy with it. here is one I made for my little keltec, but I'm wanting to get a good pocket holster setup for it... I think this is my third holster I actually stitched... I switched to a finer thread for my last two I made, it looks much better. I bought two holsters from a local maker, here is one of them.. they are pretty easy to make for what ever pistol, I pretty much just do a basic sew around where the pistol sits and then trim a bit just so I can work with it, then stuff in my pants to see how I want it to ride... mark where I want the snaps for the angle real rough... then do a bit more trimming around the grip area, but don't forget to leave leather for the sweat guard Then I do a basic draw of how wide I want it... The first few I made I just put together with rivets it took about 6 trys before I got something that carried well... I talked to the holster maker for that 1911 holster and he gave me some information on some good snaps, they are meant for boat covers and stuff... I need to order a bunch... the tandy leather snaps don't hold tight enough, I find my self checking the snaps often while carrying my G19 or G30... works well enough for the little keltec, and the larger PF9 And sorry if I hijacked a bit... just wanting to give a fellow CCWer more ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
