A First For Me.

[5Rings]

Thanks for the explanation and pic. Nice job- I hope my first efforts turn out that well. I know almost nothing about leather work, that's why I'm here. I do know using holsters and CCW so here's a couple thoughts on that. Use should dictate design. The canted design recommended works great for concealing larger handguns but limits where it can be worn on the belt- say from kidney area to hip bone. Here:

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/_Questions/Molding_on_front_of_holster/Foward_Cant/0__Cant/_Lining/cp_3_4_5.html

The vertical design you chose can be worn from kidney area to what's called "appendix carry" about half way between your hip and belly button. I own and use both designs almost daily and find advantages in both. Pic of where I'm referring to:

http://www.highnoonh...12_1_2_3_4.html

Also the open muzzle design has benefits as well. Certain guns (i.e. Glock 22/23/27 or 1911 Officers/Commander/Gov't) have identical profiles with regard to holsters but different slide and barrel lengths. If your customer wants to carry several guns from the same "family" the open/exposed muzzle design allows that. Several big name companies make pancake type belt slides and "Yaqui slides" for that purpose. If thats what you want then it'll work. Again nice job.

5Rings

No that is not rawhide. It is just another piece of 6-7 oz with the flesh side out. Here's another shot of the holster.