Members Haystacker Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 This is a rough design of a 1911 holster. My question is about the tie down lace. Is it in a "safe" position? It has been years since I have used 1911's and since I suffer from CRS, I would sure appreciate anyone in the know chiming in. I am trying to build an inexpensive holster for gun shows. I like the tie down lace instead of the strap with snaps. This design takes less time than the strap and snap. Thanks Jeff[] Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members okie44 Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 This is a rough design of a 1911 holster. My question is about the tie down lace. Is it in a "safe" position? It has been years since I have used 1911's and since I suffer from CRS, I would sure appreciate anyone in the know chiming in. I am trying to build an inexpensive holster for gun shows. I like the tie down lace instead of the strap with snaps. This design takes less time than the strap and snap. Thanks Jeff[] The lace would probably keep the gun from falling out, but most people who carry cocked and locked prefer to have the strap between hammer and firing pin as an extra safety feature. Quote
Members bitone40 Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 Whoa! That design scares me. But for your question I would put the lace or strap under the hammer Quote Strong Hide Holsters Facebook Page My website (under construction ) page
Members Shooter McGavin Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 Whoa! That design scares me. But for your question I would put the lace or strap under the hammer ? Why ? A whole series of events would need to transpire for that firearm to discharge. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members Tkleather1 Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 I personally wouldnt like it that way mainly because it appears as though the strap could disengage the safety which can be a problem on its own. Look at a Milt Sparks holster. He makes the best for a 1911 that I have seen yet. Quote Tim Worley TK-Leather If you don't ask and dont try how are you gonna learn anything?
Members bitone40 Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 You mean like getting a grip on the grip and accidentally putting your finger in the trigger gaurd and trying to withdrawal pistol and at that split second forgetting you did not set the safety, all the while you are in motion pulling the trigger, you mean like kind of series of events . There are reasons I and many other holster makers cover the trigger guard, maybe im missing something Quote Strong Hide Holsters Facebook Page My website (under construction ) page
Members RWP Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 dont give up on the design it reminds me alot of the yaqui slide style holster which is a great holster style i think the lace would be just fine ( IMHO ) but i do have to agree it might take tweaking the patttern just a little but i would personally cover the trigger guard of course, thats just my 2 cents! anyway keep up the work! Quote
Members Bronson Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 To me it looks like it would be altogether too easy to snag the muzzle or the front sight on the lace. A corollary to Murphy's Law is that not only WILL things go wrong but they will go wrong at the exact time you need them NOT to. If the gun can get snagged, it will...at the worst possible time. Bronson Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted January 16, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted January 16, 2011 I'm NOT advocating stealing someone's design, but if you go over to Cobra Steve's website (leathermachineco.com) and look at the 'strut your stuff' section, there's a great example of this style holster....with a thumb break. It's in the pictures by Texas Leather Company. 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.
Members Reaper Posted January 17, 2011 Members Report Posted January 17, 2011 ? Why ? A whole series of events would need to transpire for that firearm to discharge. All it takes is for you to get into one wrestling match over your side arm and all those events could happen in a matter of seconds..... Quote No sir, he fell into that bullet
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