First Holster in 2 Years

[gunfighter48]

One of the guys that works for my company wanted a IWB holster for his Ruger P95DC. There wasn't a lot of detail on the gun to do much wet molding, so other than the ejection port, trigger guard and sight track, there's not much to see. I used 5 oz veg tanned leather for the body with a 6 oz piece for reinforcement around the mouth and the sweat shield. I am trying to keep the bulk down since this double stack pistol is fairly wide. Used a 500 watt heat gun to speed drying after wet molding, it also has the added effect of makiing the leather more rigid. Just need to be real careful not to get it too hot!!!!!!! The stitching is done with my Model 5 machine with a modified presser foot so I could get it tight to the body of the gun, worked good. It's tight enough so you can shake the holster upside down and the gun won't come out. Once it's broken in it should be just right. This is the first holster that I've made in two years and I'm a little rusty but I think he'll like it.

The reddish marks in the pictures is a reflection from my photo lights. Even with a polarizing filter on my camera I couldn't get rid of it entirely. I love the digital camera that I have (Canon S3IS), it's great to be able to see your pictures instantly and make corrections as needed. Much easier than my 30 years with film!!!!!!!!

John

Edited April 11, 2008 by gunfighter48

[Randyc]

John,

Nice job on this holster. After 2 years off, I don't think you missed a beat.

Randy

[Srigs]

Sure does look good and functional. How does it carry?

[gunfighter48]

Sure does look good and functional. How does it carry?

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Srigs,

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Thanks for the compliments guys.

I tried it on tonight and it carries great. The mouth stays open for re holstering, even with quite a bit of pressure on my belt. Putting the front strap more forward than usual helps pull the front towards the belt causing the butt of the gun to be held closer to the body. Makes for better concealment and the angle is just right, doesn't tip the gun to far forward. I dislike extreme forward tilt, it always feels like the gun is going to fall out of the holster when you bend forward. The 5 oz body and 6 oz reinforcement is just right, doesn't put too much bulk inside the waist band. The customer is coming over Sunday or Monday to pick it up. I think it will work just fine for him.

John

Edited April 12, 2008 by gunfighter48

[Srigs]

I also use 5-6 for IWB with reinforcement. Works well that way.