Members particle Posted January 20, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 20, 2012 Well, here it is. This customer asked me to make several items in matching colors. I'm overall pretty happy with the IWB, but I think the leather might be a tad thick (8 oz). I'm not happy with the snaps. They're very difficult to snap closed on a double-layer belt. Perhaps I didn't leave enough clearance between the top and the belt and the bottom of the snap (there isn't much clearance at all). How much do you normally leave? I was trying to get it tight on the belt, but I guess I got it too tight... Feedback is much appreciated. Quote
wizard of tragacanth Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 That is a very sharp looking ensemble! Quote
Members Shooter McGavin Posted January 20, 2012 Members Report Posted January 20, 2012 Love the mod to the dummy gun! Quote
Members Colt Hammerless Posted January 20, 2012 Members Report Posted January 20, 2012 I see you also airbrushed the edges on the belt loops. I've done this as well, though I keep getting it too much towards the center and wind up with only a thin stripe of the base color showing. Looks neat, but I've been trying to get it more like you have there. Nice work! Quote
Members woodandsteel Posted January 20, 2012 Members Report Posted January 20, 2012 Get ready... you're about to get a LOT more holster orders! The holster looks great. I agree that 8oz is a little thick for IWB holsters, especially when you've got the wraparound reinforcement piece. 6-7 oz will be plenty thick for that design. I've done the same thing with making the snap loops to tight as well. I measure 4.25" center to center for the holes for my snap posts and it fits snugly, but works for 1.5" double layer belts. I also wet form them around a 1.5"x0.25" paint stick when molding, and then snap them around a belt while still damp to make sure they'll fit. Quote
Members Reaper Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Here is a quick photo that I took on my way out the door this morning showing the clearance at the grip area. I'm 6'2" with relatively large hands and I can grip it just fine. notice the area where the sweat shield is butting up against your thumb? I would cut that back a bit so it would not get in the way when making a grab in a defensive situation. Other than that, looking very good. Quote
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