Ian Report post Posted April 29, 2008 I got this interesting little job from the Mass State Police Air Wing. The holsters they were using carried the gun horizontally. Unfortunately (or fortunately for me) a gun fell out of the holster while the pilot was climbing into the copter and discharged. Now, they have to use vertical carry holsters - which again, fortunately for me - aren't made for their weapons. This is how I converted them - I've done 10 so far with more coming in as the other officers see the ones I've already done. My conversion was presented at the monthly safety meeting, so I'm expecting more shortly Picture #1 - the original Picture #2 - the conversion - I just cut the trigger part, added a strap and sewed it to a half-moon shaped piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Nice job! Looks like it was originally designed that way...whodathunk it! This would be the only kind of visits I got from the Stateys, that I would enjoy...LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted April 30, 2008 Dave, not only that, but I'm redoing the seats in one of the guys' truck. I'm thinking this is going to be one of those good connections. Though I'm wondering what people are thinking about the state police car parked outside my place all the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted April 30, 2008 Wait until they want you to reupholster their boat seats. I got in a run of that in the 70s. It was fun going out to the boats and stuff...but time consuming. I'm glad there are people out there getting steady work..Gives us all hope. You will become the safest citizen in the berks, with all the cruisers around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted April 30, 2008 I'm glad there are people out there getting steady work..Gives us all hope. Shoot Dave, I wish you lived closer - I'm getting pretty swamped here. I could use some help. I only do this 4 days a week since I now have a 'real' job the other 3. BTW, I'm not in the Berks - I'm just outside of Springfield Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 I bought a Galco shoulder holster for a Ruger p89 for $10, unfortunately I don't have a p89 but I can't pass up a good deal. I've been kicking around the idea of using the shoulder system but making a holster for my Glock. Your work may just be the inspiration I needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted May 1, 2008 Nice job. It's great that you were able to salvage the majority of the original holster. No sense in putting quality leather in the landfill if it can be repurposed. Kudos! -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
