Members Shooter McGavin Posted December 18, 2011 Members Report Posted December 18, 2011 Just wrapped up a Caiman tail inlay holster. I call this model a dual snapcake. This one is for the XD 9/40 Service model. Front piece is 2 layers of 4-5oz Hermann Oak. The piece that was removed for the inlay window was trimmed 1/4" on each side then glued to the inside piece of leather to create a "puff" for the exotic. It was beveled heavily with a French Edger before the caiman was glued on top and then the top piece of HO leather. It takes a few minutes to figure out the plan to stitch this all together. The rear piece of the holster is 8-9oz Hermann Oak. Fiebings Pro Oil Dye in black, then a 2:1 ratio mix of Springfields Pro Clear and water. Feel free to comment or ask questions. Thanks for looking Quote
Members particle Posted December 18, 2011 Members Report Posted December 18, 2011 Nice looking holster! Quote
Members triage1998 Posted December 19, 2011 Members Report Posted December 19, 2011 Dan that looks great. Quote
Members Rayban Posted December 19, 2011 Members Report Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Beautiful work! I like the look of no retention/molding. Edited December 19, 2011 by Rayban Quote
Members Splash Posted December 19, 2011 Members Report Posted December 19, 2011 Very nice and beautiful Holster. Quote
wizard of tragacanth Posted December 19, 2011 Report Posted December 19, 2011 Very nice indeed. Quote
Members Guy W Posted December 20, 2011 Members Report Posted December 20, 2011 as normal, really fantastic work. Quote
Members Wareagle50 Posted December 21, 2011 Members Report Posted December 21, 2011 Man that is cool! Quote
Members Sixer Posted December 22, 2011 Members Report Posted December 22, 2011 That is one sweet looking holster! Quote
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