Denster Report post Posted February 25, 2011 I haven't posted anything for awhile. Here are three of the current crop for the Ruger LC9, HK P7 PSP and Taurus PT709. All are Hermann Oak 8OZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Denster... WOW... Those are fantastic examples of some very clean work. I love the style, the cut and the perfect execution.... Well Done, Sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Nice work !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigo5552000 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Denster... WOW... Those are fantastic examples of some very clean work. I love the style, the cut and the perfect execution.... Well Done, Sir! agreed!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitone40 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 They look really good, I didn't know the lc9 was on the market yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Very nice Dwight. I've always thought that simple and clean looks the best. That must mean that I'm just a plain boring guy...lol Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaosready Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Great stuff! I have a question... the nice little line along the edge of the holster mouth, what did you use to do that? did you just use a stitch groover? Thanks, chaosready Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Those look great! I wish I could get my black to dye that evenly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks guys for all the positive comments. To answer some of the questions. That line around the mouth and bottom of the holster is just the continuation of the stitch groove. The LC9 shipped to dealers on the last Friday in January. I got one of the first ones. This is going to be a hot one for holsters guys. Ruger hit a home run. On the black dye. I cheated. I use Hermann Oak drumm dyed leather because it will not bleed out the dye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Very nice looking holsters. How are you cutting your belt slots? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Very nice looking holsters. How are you cutting your belt slots? I use a mallet die to cut the belt slots. Kind of like a bag punch on steroids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonaldSe Report post Posted February 26, 2011 VERY NICE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 I use a mallet die to cut the belt slots. Kind of like a bag punch on steroids. Very clean slots. ANy chance you could post a picture of the tool and where you got it. I've heard of a bag punch but not a mallet die. Thanks, Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O Report post Posted February 26, 2011 I like the way you lay out your stitch lines, and your no-nonsense molding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Very clean slots. ANy chance you could post a picture of the tool and where you got it. I've heard of a bag punch but not a mallet die. Thanks, Brian Brian It looks just like an oversized bag punch. I got mine from Texas Custom Die. They will make you about any size you want and they make custom clicker dies. The one I used for these holsters cuts a slot 1&9/16 tall and 3/8 wide. Just google Texas Custom Die. I drive these with a 4lb maul and after I reground and sharpened them I can go through two layers of 8/9 Oz with one or two whacks. That is one Caveat TCD seems set on grinding them like bag punches which leaves too steep a shoulder to go through two layers of heavy leather. Eric (Particle) had the same problem with his set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Denster... WOW... Those are fantastic examples of some very clean work. I love the style, the cut and the perfect execution.... Well Done, Sir! I echo that.....and I also agree that you can keep the detailed molding to a minimum and still have a world-class looking product. Your work is proof of that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted February 26, 2011 I echo that.....and I also agree that you can keep the detailed molding to a minimum and still have a world-class looking product. Your work is proof of that. Well thank you for the kind words. Actually with these three pistols there isn't a lot of detail to be molded in. I'm not a fan of adding lines that aren't on the weapon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Brian It looks just like an oversized bag punch. I got mine from Texas Custom Die. They will make you about any size you want and they make custom clicker dies. The one I used for these holsters cuts a slot 1&9/16 tall and 3/8 wide. Just google Texas Custom Die. I drive these with a 4lb maul and after I reground and sharpened them I can go through two layers of 8/9 Oz with one or two whacks. That is one Caveat TCD seems set on grinding them like bag punches which leaves too steep a shoulder to go through two layers of heavy leather. Eric (Particle) had the same problem with his set. Thanks for the info, I think they will be on my wish list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
