joshk Report post Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I've been a long time reader of the forums here but have never shared any work.... I just finished this one up earlier this morning and was pretty pleased with the way it came out so I figured it was worth sharing.... Edited January 24, 2012 by joshk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Pretty nice. Reminiscent of the old speed scabbard with some innovation. I particularly like the belt attachment method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Very nice work. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) thanks folks! this was my 2nd attempt (1st attempt this past Saturday) at a new design I've been wanting to work up for a while.... also my first attempt at cuts and freehand border stamping.... Edited January 25, 2012 by joshk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted January 25, 2012 E.X.C.E.L.L.E.N.T.! I love everything about it. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoName Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Very classy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzdude1200 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 SWEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Very attractive. Well done. Just a curious question, though. Why the screws on the belt attachment? And, are those tabs reinforced with something? I assume the hole is to accomodate a pants belt loop? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Looks very classy Josh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 25, 2012 I can dig it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) thanks for the compliments folks! Go2Tex.... this holster is pretty much my version of the old Bianchi Gunsite or Davis Omega rig.... the Omega rig had a similar rear plate attachment.... I added the belt loop slot and reworked the tabs so they'll slide under a belt loop if needed.... also, they are not reinforced as this is just meant to be a range/competition rig.... we had a big thunderstorm roll through last night that kept me up all night so I took advantage and worked up a matching double mag pouch with scaled down diamond cuts.... this is one of the only things I've ever worked up that didn't involve power tools which was awesome considering the power kept going in and out.... Edited January 25, 2012 by joshk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Outstanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trav Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Beautiful work Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlaudio29 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Always nice stuff Josh, ive had the pleasure of seeing some of your work in person out here in Las Vegas, Paulie from Survive the encounter is a local here and he let me barrow a few blue guns in the begining of me making holsters, so in doing so we talked a bit about holsters and he showed me some of your work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 27, 2012 thanks guys! I'm working on another variation of this rig with a stingray inlay and will post a couple pics of that one when done... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 27, 2012 here's what I'm working on with the stingray inlay.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted January 27, 2012 I think you've got a winner. Really good looking lines. Is this a very popular style? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 27, 2012 thanks Hay.... it's a new style that I've been wanting to work up for a while.... I'm pretty much exploring the limits of what I can do with it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsh Report post Posted January 28, 2012 That is just beautiful. Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks Matt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper Report post Posted January 28, 2012 joshk, very nice indeed. Only thing I would suggest would be to try out a thicker thread or a smaller drill bit... Though I don't know that I *would* even do that... Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshk Report post Posted January 29, 2012 thanks Reaper! I actually punch all my holes with a 1/16" punch and stitch with #277 thread.... I've thought about drilling them in the past but I kind of like the look of the punch/sew combo.... just a little touch to try to set them apart from the rest I guess.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volpert Report post Posted January 30, 2012 nice design! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites