Compact 1911 belt snap holster

[Bronson]

Here's my latest effort. It's a belt snap OWB holster for a compact 1911. There were a few firsts for me on this holster: first time dip dyeing, first holster formed with press pads, first two-tone holster, first compact 1911 holster, first holster with uni-directional snaps, and first 1911 with a retention strap*.

*You'll notice the distinct lack of a retention strap on the holster. I had to cut it off because the placement was a little off and the snap interferred with the safety in the cocked and locked position. So now I'm left with a regular holster with two holes in the body shield where the snap and the rivet holding the snap reinforcement used to be. It was the first one of this pattern and it's for me so if I make any more I'll just delete the strap altogether.

Specs:

Zach White 7/8 oz. leather

Feibing's medium brown, diluted 3:1 with alcohol and dipped 3 times with some dauber touch up. Reinforcement and straps are Feibing's USMC Black.

Snaps are uni-directional.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29310638@N07/4289025514/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29310638@N07/4289027200/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29310638@N07/4289031960/

C&Cs are, of course, always welcome.

Bronson

[abn]

For a holster of this many "firsts," it sure seems to be put together well. Congratulations!

[BruceGibson]

Here's my latest effort. It's a belt snap OWB holster for a compact 1911. There were a few firsts for me on this holster: first time dip dyeing, first holster formed with press pads, first two-tone holster, first compact 1911 holster, first holster with uni-directional snaps, and first 1911 with a retention strap*.

*You'll notice the distinct lack of a retention strap on the holster. I had to cut it off because the placement was a little off and the snap interferred with the safety in the cocked and locked position. So now I'm left with a regular holster with two holes in the body shield where the snap and the rivet holding the snap reinforcement used to be. It was the first one of this pattern and it's for me so if I make any more I'll just delete the strap altogether.

Specs:

Zach White 7/8 oz. leather

Feibing's medium brown, diluted 3:1 with alcohol and dipped 3 times with some dauber touch up. Reinforcement and straps are Feibing's USMC Black.

Snaps are uni-directional.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29310638@N07/4289025514/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29310638@N07/4289027200/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29310638@N07/4289031960/

C&Cs are, of course, always welcome.

Bronson

Nice job!

[carljc72]

I really like the sweeping, curving mouth reinforcement. Nice work.

Carl

[Bronson]

Thanks for the kind words guys. If I make another one I'm thinking that if I extend the sweat shield a little higher I can move the snap up a little and still get good retention and not interfere with the safety. I suppose I could also leave the sweat shield alone and just make my stainless snap reinforcement plate a little shorter .....duh

Bronson

[Tnoisaw]

Thanks for the kind words guys. If I make another one I'm thinking that if I extend the sweat shield a little higher I can move the snap up a little and still get good retention and not interfere with the safety. I suppose I could also leave the sweat shield alone and just make my stainless snap reinforcement plate a little shorter .....duh

Bronson

The holster seems to belong with the 1911. Great match.

[BigRiverLeather]

I agree, It REALLY looks good with the 1911 in it.