mliebs8 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) Here's my first attempt at a holster, I know it's bad but I'm open to any comments and suggestions. The stictching is worse than horrible but I'm sure it'll get better (actually I think it can only get better). Let me know what you think. <center> <img src="http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k56/mliebs8/DSCN1966.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br> </center> Edited January 13, 2008 by mliebs8 Quote
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Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted January 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 13, 2008 Nice work, and welcome! I'm guessing that it's an IWB, 'cause of the loop placement, and b/c it looks like a Kimber Ultra Carry. It looks a whole lot better than mine did! One thing I added but don't see on yours is a sweat shield. It adds to the comfort factor quite a bit. Although, with a dehorned pistol it probably isn't as much of an issue ( I carry a '91A1 gov't). You might also consider on your next one ( 'cause I know you won't stop at one) adding an extra strip around the mouth- helps keep the holster open for one handed reholstering, and helps keep the general shape. If you find the holster starting to loose shape, i.e. collapsing, you might could just add the strip in. Great job, and keep it up. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
mliebs8 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) I hope this pic works. I actually did put a body shield on it, I need it for my fat mid section LOL.<center> <a href="http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k56/mliebs8/DSCN1968.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k56/mliebs8/th_DSCN1968.jpg"></a> </center> <center> <img src="http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k56/mliebs8/DSCN1968.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br> </center> I definately need computer classes. Thanks for the input TwinOaks. Edited January 13, 2008 by mliebs8 Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted January 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 13, 2008 Looks real good to me, the only change I would make is the color of the thread I think a black or darker brown would look better, but what the heck do I know, still working on my own winning combo of looks and function, keep making leather stuff and of course post them photos so's we can borrow your ideas LOL. Jordan Quote
Randyc Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 Don't sell yourself short. I think it's a good looking holster. Your stitching will improve with practice. So get busy and make some more holsters Randy Quote Randy Cooley Bulldog Custom Gun Leather www.bulldogleathercompany.com
Members rsg3 Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 That actually looks pretty good for a first one. The first holster i made was an eyesore, although i still use it as kind of a mattress holster. Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 13, 2008 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA..... But seriously... looks good... Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members gunfighter48 Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 That's a great holster for a first try, nothing to be ashamed of!!!! My first three went in the garbage, even I couldn't stand them!!!!!!!!! John Quote gunfighter48 A 45 may not expand but it will never be smaller than .45!! NRA Member PSLAC Member
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 13, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 13, 2008 Other than the thread color I think it looks perfectly fine. For a first time, you have all the basics down. Don't be so hard on yourself. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
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