kamac Report post Posted April 27, 2008 I ran across this site today, and it looks like I will be spending a lot of time reading up. I haven't done anything with leather since making "crafts" in summer camp many moons ago, so be gentle. This is my attempt at a IWB for my Kel-Tec PF-9. The leather is from 2 of the "Latigo Remnants" bags from Michaels, so I have no idea as to the correct classification of it. Snaps and rivets were what was available, so thats what I went with. I will be reasearching/buying some better tools in the near future. So far it rides ok, retention is good, but comfort could be better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorts Report post Posted April 27, 2008 kamac welcome to the forum. You made nice, clean work of materials you had on hand. If you have questions, feel free to ask. This a friendly helpful group here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Hi and welcome to Leatherworker.net! Nice job on forming the holster, especially for your first attempt. For your next holster, if it's IWB, you might want to add another loop at the front of the holster ('top' in respect to picture position). This will help distribute the weight of the pistol better, and keep the holster more or less level when you draw. I don't think I've seen the belt loop attached to the holster with a snap before, and it may be due to strength/retention issues. Still, for you first attempt, you've done an excellent job- especially considering the materials you had to work with. Looking forward to your next project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Welcome kamac. Looks like a well formed holster. Ditto on Twinoaks snap point. The is a great place to browse and get help. Glad to see you join us. Regis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Howdy, and welcome to the forum! Looks like you're off to a good start, but I would suggest you get some vegetable tanned leather to avoid compromising your slide's finish. If you want to stick with a single loop pattern, you might consider moving the loop closer to the muzzle; it would be closer to the gun's center of balance and therefore less likely to rotate, and it would allow a full grip on the pistol which is most helpful during a stressful presentation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyc Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Kamac, As they say "necessity is the mother of invention." You needed a holster and with limited materials, you built yourself a functional holster. It looks good to me. This forum is a great place for new holster makers to be. I've learned alot since I been here. Welcome to the forum. Now get busy, build more holsters and don't forget to post photos of your progress. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunfighter48 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Welcome to the forum. Instead of the snap to fasten the strap to the holster use a Chicago screw or a T nut from the backside with the appropriate screw from the front. You'll definitely want to go the veg tanned leather, it'll save the finish on your gun. John Here's a holster that I just finisher for a friend. You can see what Broomstick was saying about strap placement. Edited May 1, 2008 by gunfighter48 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
