Iwb Opinions Wanted

[gregintenn]

I wish I could claime credit for this design, but i found it flipping through internet photos of IWB holsters on the web. I have no idea who to credit it to, bit this seems to me like a no brainer as far as belt loops for IWBs go. I'm surprised I've not seen it before.

I thought I'd try a similar design, and to my surprise, it turned out really well. I like these straps better than others I've seen, and they're way easier to make.

What do you think of this type belt loops? Do you see any potential trouble with them? Have you seen them before and I'm just late to the game? Why aren't they more popular?

[Rock76]

Your original photo is an "Uncle Lou" by John Ralston at 5 Shot leather, named after Lou Alessi. While I've never tried that style, they seem like they would allow for a lower riding holster.

-Adam

Edited September 7, 2010 by Rock76

[NoahL]

I really like that! Nice find!

[Rayban]

I like them too...only POTENTIAL problem I can see in them is that if they break down over time and need to be replaced or repaired, it could be a problem.

Other than that, they look good.

[Bronson]

I like them too...only POTENTIAL problem I can see in them is that if they break down over time and need to be replaced or repaired, it could be a problem.

Other than that, they look good.

That is why I prefer straps that are separate from the body of the holster. If they get damaged, or a snap rips out, or whatever they can be replaced without having to replace the entire holster.

Bronson

[gregintenn]

That is why I prefer straps that are separate from the body of the holster. If they get damaged, or a snap rips out, or whatever they can be replaced without having to replace the entire holster.

Bronson

That is a valid consideration.

[gregintenn]

Update: So far, I've made three of these; two full size, and one Commander length. The only problem I've run into thus far is that you end up with a lot of scrap when cutting out this pattern because of the attached belt loops. Other than that, I really like the design. These require less work to make than other styles I've tried. I'm not yet sure if the savings in labor offsets the waste in material.

Here's the Commander length holster.