New Iwb 1911 Holster

[redhat4201]

Here is a new one. I'm pretty happy with it turned out. Let me know what you guys think.

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Edited May 24, 2011 by redhat4201

[redhat4201]

Here is another one recently finished

[Rayban]

I think good job...I like the one with the reinforcement around the throat best......I believe you'll need it.

[katsass]

Here is another one recently finished

FWIW from the grumpy one; your workmanship is is good, there is nothing to sneeze about there. My only comment is in regards to the well done boning at the ejection port and the trigger guard. Actually, the boning is done well, and I can appreciate the effort and workmanship involved. However, in ALL instances of this type of work, the question comes to mind as to WHY? Every time that shooter comes out of the thing, and every time it goes back in, you are trying to defeat and reshape those areas. Each time the gun comes out, the slide or front of the trigger guard pushes against the inset leather, trying to reshape and move it out of the way. The same thing as you re-holster. Continual use will defeat the intended purpose of the work by wearing and softening the leather in those areas. At least it seems that way to me. I'm kind of a traditionalist and a bit old fashioned, but in reviewing holsters for the 1911 back as far as 1915, I don't see this sort of work until around the early 60's, and initially in shoulder rigs. If done for retention, you lose that fairly quickly in an oft used rig, and most of your retention in an IWB holster comes from you trousers belt anyhow. If for aesthetics, nobody will see it when worn. Now, please don't think I find fault with your workmanship and the fine effort put into your pieces, it's just that I have never understood the reason for this type of forming. Mike

Edited May 25, 2011 by katsass