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[katsass]

Just thought I'd throw this in....just finished this everyday working rig for an HK USP Compact .45. Nothing fancy, just working leather. Mike

[MADMAX22]

Looks great, really like the colors. That two tone effect really gives it something even if it is a utilitarian holster.

Should last a very good long time. Looks like you doubled up leather on front and back, did you use something like 5oz or similar.

[katsass]

Looks great, really like the colors. That two tone effect really gives it something even if it is a utilitarian holster.

Should last a very good long time. Looks like you doubled up leather on front and back, did you use something like 5oz or similar.

Yeppers, I used 4/5 oz shoulder, doubled. I feel (right or wrong) that the doubled leather forms stiffer and holds it's shape over time better than single thickness leather. It takes a bunch more stitching though....and like you, mine is all hand done with linen. This is four strand natural.color. Mike

[MADMAX22]

I think its a good idea if you want to go the extra step. Maybe not necessary but adds a level of durability and rigidity to it. If you think about it the grain layer is where the most strength is so you are basically making a piece of leather with two grain layers. My CCW holster is a bianchi that I have had for years (yeah I need to make myself one) and it still looks mostly brand new besides the scuffs and wear points. His design uses a doubled up outside like yours and the back is smooth side in toward the gun with a suede on the back of it since that rides agains the person.

Its a nice little holster.

[katsass]

I think its a good idea if you want to go the extra step. Maybe not necessary but adds a level of durability and rigidity to it. If you think about it the grain layer is where the most strength is so you are basically making a piece of leather with two grain layers. My CCW holster is a bianchi that I have had for years (yeah I need to make myself one) and it still looks mostly brand new besides the scuffs and wear points. His design uses a doubled up outside like yours and the back is smooth side in toward the gun with a suede on the back of it since that rides agains the person.

Its a nice little holster.

MAX, as a side to Bianchi's stuff, I don't keep up on that sort of thing, but I remember that back quite a while ago he and his wife split an SHE ended up with the business. The outfit perked right along though and I really never heard what happened after that, but I have wondered, from time to time, who the designs really came from. Been by the place a few times but have not dropped in to see anything. I still have an issued holster from AKER out of San Diego. It's a paddle holster (left handed) and, as you say, aside from the normal exterior wear it's still very usable. although it's just there as a 'reminder' anymore. The paddle is of kydex(?) and well formed.....easy on - easy off but solid when worn and the most comfortable paddle I ever wore. Mike

Edited May 10, 2010 by katsass

[particle]

Great looking combo and nice coloring! Would love to see photos of the back side if you have them available.

[katsass]

Great looking combo and nice coloring! Would love to see photos of the back side if you have them available.

Sorry Particle, didn't take any pics of the back on this holster/mag pouch combo, but it's just a plain fold-over and stitched down belt loop. Basically the same as this one. Mike