Members Big O Posted September 10, 2011 Members Report Posted September 10, 2011 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=27604&st=0&p=173620entry173620 Quote https://www.facebook.com/BigOGunleather
Members katsass Posted September 10, 2011 Members Report Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Yeah crossdraw. It's as much cant as I could do and not run into the belt loop with my knuckles on the draw. The gun was supposed to sit down into the holster another 1/4", improper stitch spacing stopped it from going any farther. It was my very first holster guys, I'm still learning. It actually conceals fairly well with my extra large gut. As to not making a fold over...I figure if i'm making it for myself I may as well try to make something I like the looks of and I wanted an easy on and off, not something I had to weave onto a belt. And besides, I've never been one to go along with the crowd...it doesn't matter that it may be eaiser or more "acceptable"...I try to do my own thing. But then of course I run into problems like with this holster...but hey, at least I can say I tried to be creative! OK, as said, i'm not knocking your work! HOWEVER, If I came out with descritive terms of 'Beautiful', 'Great', 'Very well done!', etc, I'd ruin my image of being the grumpy one! Well, OK, your stitching is pretty damned well done ...even if in the wrong place, and your molding is also quite well done ..... even if I don't care for it ... (just a personal thing) Keep at it, you have the ability to do some damned good stuff ...down the road a bit. As said by Big O, you might look into the modified avenger or the modified pancake. I personally like both of them and I know that you are up to the job for either ...just think them through, take your time and you'll do well. Mike P.S. Check for a PM Edited September 10, 2011 by katsass Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
wizard of tragacanth Posted September 10, 2011 Report Posted September 10, 2011 It's a good first prototype. I can see why you would want quick-release on a crossdraw. You would have to take your belt off to put the holster on or take it off. It's a good concept and a nice color too. When you do it over, you might want to consider a body shield to protect your tummy from the hammer. BTW, I have carried a S&W 638 Bodyguard for 5 years, IWB. The holster did not fully cover the alloy frame near the grip and the finish corroded. Yes, I admit that I was negligent in not wiping down my weapon when I put it away every night. Anyway, my point is that any metal parts should be protected from perspiration. Nick Quote
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