Members Shooter McGavin Posted November 23, 2011 Members Report Posted November 23, 2011 I really dislike using, making, and generally looking at, paddle holsters. However I have a friend who prefers them over all other options. So I started out with a spare Galco paddle and ended up with this. He was very happy with it. Drum dyed W&C 7-8oz saddle skirting, ostrich leg from Springfield. Attached to the paddle using #6 tee-nuts (sandwiched between the neg-tan backed ostrich leg and the main body) that engage into the holes in the Galco paddle and secured with some stainless #6 pan head screws and flat washers. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Denster Posted November 23, 2011 Report Posted November 23, 2011 Shooter You may hate making them but it doesn't show in the finished product. That is tea tottaly awesome! Quote
Members Haystacker Posted November 23, 2011 Members Report Posted November 23, 2011 Excellent. have you ever made one with a leather paddle? Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members randypants Posted November 24, 2011 Members Report Posted November 24, 2011 Excellent. have you ever made one with a leather paddle? how would a leather paddle hold up? would you sandwich a piece of Kydex between 2 pieces of 3 to 4oz leather? Quote
Members Haystacker Posted November 24, 2011 Members Report Posted November 24, 2011 how would a leather paddle hold up? would you sandwich a piece of Kydex between 2 pieces of 3 to 4oz leather? I have made a couple of paddle holsters using two 7/8 pieces glued/sewn rough side out. So far no problems. These are for range holsters for folks that do not wear belts. I was curious if anyone else has EXPERIENCE with leather paddles. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 24, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted November 24, 2011 Beautiful job, I'm sure your friend loves it. 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 troop Posted November 24, 2011 Members Report Posted November 24, 2011 all of my paddle holsters are leather with kydex strip inside for rigidity. way more comfortable than the plastic paddles. using only a 1 1/4 kydex strip in the middle also allows the leather on the sides to conform to the body.can't find the back and side view pictures. but the flesh side sits against the body on these. Tony Quote The hand that feeds you also puts the chains around your neck.
RMB Custom Leather Posted November 24, 2011 Report Posted November 24, 2011 I really dislike using, making, and generally looking at, paddle holsters. However I have a friend who prefers them over all other options. So I started out with a spare Galco paddle and ended up with this. He was very happy with it. Drum dyed W&C 7-8oz saddle skirting, ostrich leg from Springfield. Attached to the paddle using #6 tee-nuts (sandwiched between the neg-tan backed ostrich leg and the main body) that engage into the holes in the Galco paddle and secured with some stainless #6 pan head screws and flat washers. Nice work! What paddle did you use? I have some uncle mike's but like yors better. Post apic of the back side. Quote Thank you, Rob Bennett Email: rob@rmbcl.com Authorized Distributor BLUEGUNS Multi Molds Maker Supplies Home of the "Taco Press" kydex/Leather former FREE SHIPPING! FACEBOOK
Members jlaudio29 Posted November 24, 2011 Members Report Posted November 24, 2011 awesome holster sir. I really need to get my hands on a kimber solo, they look sweet. Quote
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