Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted August 13, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted August 13, 2011 What about the stitch line. Can those be straight like I have them or do they need to be curved also? You can put stitch lines pretty much wherever you want, as straight or curvy as you want. As long as you follow the profile of the gun with at least one line per side, you should be fine. I think straight lines are appropriate on something like HKs, and Glocks. On others like 1911s, Hi Powers, etc., then the stitch line needs to bend to follow the weapon. It just helps the holster look like it's supposed to be with that particular gun. 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.
mlapaglia Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Posted August 13, 2011 You can put stitch lines pretty much wherever you want, as straight or curvy as you want. As long as you follow the profile of the gun with at least one line per side, you should be fine. I think straight lines are appropriate on something like HKs, and Glocks. On others like 1911s, Hi Powers, etc., then the stitch line needs to bend to follow the weapon. It just helps the holster look like it's supposed to be with that particular gun. That makes a lot of sense. I hadn't thought about adjusting the shape or stitch line to fit the style of gun. Great idea. The next one is for a S&W M&P 45. Im going to have to think about the overall style of that one. The grips have some sweeping curves on it. Well that one is a few weeks away. I need to start this one first. That will be after the 21st. I am in Tucson all next week. Thanks for all your great advice. Michael. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Sixer Posted August 14, 2011 Members Report Posted August 14, 2011 Sixer. The gun is an H&K USP-9. I checked it on a mockup of the holster and there is enough room to grab the grip comfortably. Thanks for your concern Id rather take the time to double check something than waste leather. The basic shape is a request for the guy I am giving this to. I will be honest and say I like it too. Either I learn to make them more curved or convince all you nice people that it's not totally ugly. As for gentle, no problem. I am used to submitting plans for review. You have not seen criticism until you have submitted the fire system plans for a 12 floor hospital to a Fire Marshal. They are rough. Thanks Michael Fair enough The customer is always right! I'll be interested to see how it turns out. You've certainly done the planning and prep part of the work... now time for the fun stuff Quote http://www.hoppcustomleather.com https://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeather
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