Rehab Holster

[mlapaglia]

I just spent 9 days in the hospital and then 30 days in bed. This holster was the first thing I did after being out of the shop for 45 days.

It has its problems but it is nice to see that after being that sick I can still do something. This was my first IWB and to be honest I used a pattern for a M&P 9C Avenger as my starting point. The edges suck but my strength still isnt to the point that I can do them well since I hand burnish my edges.

Its 8/9 HO butt end of a back. Vinagroon for color. Formed on a Glock 19. The extra leather on the side is an experiment to see if it improves the hold in the pants.

All in all Im proud of it even if it is only ok and not great.

Glad to be back.

Thanks

Michael

Edited March 21, 2012 by mlapaglia

[WinterBear]

Glad you're back. Being in the hospital and sick is for the birds. Now, I don't know the first thing about holsters, but it looks pretty good to me, and I love that rich black color.

[ouchmyfinger]

nice to see people using vinagaroon still. i have some that i use any chance i get.

[Dwight]

Hey, Mike, . . . sorry to hear about the hospital stint, . . . but glad to see you are "back up and running" so to speak.

Holster looks good, . . . I've never used vinegaroon, . . . stay with the canned dyes, . . . but that one looks great.

May God bless,

Dwight

[katsass]

Well Michael, glad to hear that you are back amongst us. i only have one comment re: your stitching; Tain't bad except that right under the front of the trigger guard is that sharp, pointy corner. If you'd just radius that little corner I'd say it was damned near perfect. If you aren't using it, I'd also suggest that you pick up a bar of glycerin soap, ((Neutrogena can be had most places) dampen your edges with a sponge and just a quick wipe with the edge of the soap bar will make the burnishing go a LOT easier and quicker. You can even dye the edges after if desired. Just a helpful suggestion from the grumpy old Mike. Hospitals aren't fun, the nurses aren't pretty and they do things to you that I wouldn't want done if I were feel GOOD!. Mike

[mlapaglia]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Mike.. I thought a long time about that corner.. The Glock 19 trigger guard has a sharp corner at that point. I agree I should have curved it instead. The Boss makes curves so easy Ill have to chalk it up to a bad decision. Ill have to give the glycerine soap a try. Im still using Gum Trag but I'm all for anything that makes it easier.

Thanks again,

Michael.

[katsass]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Mike.. I thought a long time about that corner.. The Glock 19 trigger guard has a sharp corner at that point. I agree I should have curved it instead. The Boss makes curves so easy Ill have to chalk it up to a bad decision. Ill have to give the glycerine soap a try. Im still using Gum Trag but I'm all for anything that makes it easier.

Thanks again,

Michael.

Michael, as I say, just moisten the leather's edge and then a quick, light swipe with the soap --- things go a LOT smoother and quicker, and I think the edges are better. PLUS you can dye the edege after burnishing. Mike

Edited March 21, 2012 by katsass