When I Try New Things, I Always Use A Glock

[BruceGibson]

I've been playing with some holster designs, and also doing a little border stamping. Anytime I decide to try something different, I always start with the Glocks. Input, good or bad, is always welcome.

[8thsinner]

I wuite like the stamp work, it's very crisp looking but I can see a few things that you probably know about anyway.

But a few of the stitches on the bottom right looked like they were torn by the other needle as it was stitched, this could just be angles though.

The burnishing at the top edge and a little round the bottom looks like it over run but still good and smooth.

And I do think the belt loops should have their own stitch outline.

ANd I like the choice of gun too.

[DCKNIVES]

Nice Bruce,the only two things I would different are my personal choices.I do agree with stitching around the loops and I personally like my gun to sit deeper in the holster.That said I agree with you on the choice of guns.I also use a 1911 Govt. model as well.I have a Colt replica for doing the cowboy stuff.Dave

[abn]

I know nothing about holsters, but I certainly like the border stamping treatment you're trying out. Perhaps my only suggestion would be to go lighter on the pencil marks. Your centerline is noticable.

Regardless, beautiful work. Congrats!

[particle]

How did you get the start/stop of your pattern to end right at the corners? Looks fantastic!

And do you mind sharing your finish technique? Did you apply any neatsfoot? Or just a sealer? I'm doing a natural IWB right now - wasn't too impressed with my previous natural finish.... Yours looks superb!

[TexasJack]

Nice holster for concealed carry. Glock would seem to be a pretty good choice, since the shape is pretty simple and stays the same for most of the pistol.

[BillinOK]

Great looking holster Bruce. I too would stitch around the belt loops. I like decorative stitching, where feasible, around the entire holster......such as across the top and bottom. A picture is hardly ever as good as plain sight of the holster. I am curious as how the gun/holster rides. Is the gun snug against your side? I carry a P90 and the smaller holsters are just not ump enough, depending on location of belt loops. Anyway, very nice looking.

[dickf]

Looks great, Bruce. That piece has some really awesome grain, too!

[BigRiverLeather]

Congratulations Bruce. You have done something that is very, very difficult to do, even for th most refined craftsmen on this forum or anywhere for that matter.

You sir, made a Glock look good!

[Bronson]

Congratulations Bruce. You have done something that is very, very difficult to do, even for th most refined craftsmen on this forum or anywhere for that matter.

You sir, made a Glock look good!

Bronson