mlapaglia Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 For those that have not seen one the new Smith & wesson M&P Shield is a fantastic firearm. I own 9mm version and needed a holster. This is 8-9 Herman Oak back. Oiled leather for color. It sits great and is very comfortable. The best part is I can tuck in my shirt and still wear it inside my pants. This is the prototype So it has a few places that need a little work but on the hole I am happy with it. since it is IWB there is no need to mold it. The waist band on the pants holds the firearm in place. comments. If someone wants the pattern let me know. Michael Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Jaymack Posted June 3, 2012 Report Posted June 3, 2012 Great holster! I like the design, especially the ability to tuck your shirt in while wearing it. John Quote
mlapaglia Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Posted June 3, 2012 Great holster! I like the design, especially the ability to tuck your shirt in while wearing it. John Thanks Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members jmkjmk2 Posted June 3, 2012 Members Report Posted June 3, 2012 Great holster. I'm not robbin your house that is for sure! LOL Quote bit.ly/LeatherTools4Sale Stamps, Swivel Knives, Mallets, Modeling Tools, Etc Message me if you want to buy/sell tools
Members Dallas Cowboy Posted June 4, 2012 Members Report Posted June 4, 2012 Looks great man. Where do you order your belt clips from? I need one for my holster i am making for my LC9 Quote
Members katsass Posted June 4, 2012 Members Report Posted June 4, 2012 FWIW from the grump: I'm not a fan of IWB holsters in general, BUT, in this case I believe that you have put together just about the best contemporary IWB design I've seen in a long damned time. It's simple and not over-engineered. Looks like it should do what a holster is intended to do, without all the excesses of so many of today's designs. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
mlapaglia Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Posted June 4, 2012 Looks great man. Where do you order your belt clips from? I need one for my holster i am making for my LC9 I got mine from Tandy. They have the same ones that most people sell and it was easy to stop buy the store and pick them up. At $3.49 its a great deal since there was no shipping. They have two versions.I used this one for small holsters and the other one for larger holsters. FWIW from the grump: I'm not a fan of IWB holsters in general, BUT, in this case I believe that you have put together just about the best contemporary IWB design I've seen in a long damned time. It's simple and not over-engineered. Looks like it should do what a holster is intended to do, without all the excesses of so many of today's designs. Mike Wow, thank you Mike for the kind words. You just made my day, month and year. Michael Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members katsass Posted June 5, 2012 Members Report Posted June 5, 2012 Thank you Mike for the kind words. You just made my day, month and year. Michael Michael, remember --- it's just one grumpy old guy's opinion, and saying stuff like you did could ruin my image. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
mlapaglia Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Posted June 5, 2012 Michael, remember --- it's just one grumpy old guy's opinion, and saying stuff like you did could ruin my image. Mike True, I got carried away, We can tell people you took an Ambien and were sleep posting. The awake you would never say something that nice. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Ambassador pete Posted June 5, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted June 5, 2012 really neat and simple design. I'm curious why you didn't sew the entire clip to the body. pete Quote
Members Rising Sun Leather Co Posted June 5, 2012 Members Report Posted June 5, 2012 really neat and simple design. I'm curious why you didn't sew the entire clip to the body. pete That's why it's called a "tuckable" IWB. You can tuck your shirt in under the clip. Quote www.RisingSunLeatherCo.com (702) 371-3125
Ambassador pete Posted June 5, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted June 5, 2012 That's why it's called a "tuckable" IWB. You can tuck your shirt in under the clip. I get it now. I have 2 "famous" iwb's and they have the clips attached to the body. My shirt just blouses over the grip and tucks in on either side. I like this so much better. Can't believe the other "famous" holsters aren't assembled this way!!!! pete Quote
mlapaglia Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Posted June 5, 2012 That's why it's called a "tuckable" IWB. You can tuck your shirt in under the clip. What he said. The wife likes me to be neat when I go out dressed up. This improves the line of my shirt and keeps me looking spiffy. Thanks for the complements. Michael Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Stagdag Posted August 21, 2012 Members Report Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks to Mike's generosity, I was able to make one of these holsters.... IMG0120A by Stagdag1, on Flickr Thanks bro! PMZ Quote
mlapaglia Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Thanks to Mike's generosity, I was able to make one of these holsters.... IMG0120A by Stagdag1, on Flickr Thanks bro! PMZ Looks great! I like the copper rivet. I may have to try that next time. Good job. Edited August 21, 2012 by mlapaglia Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted August 22, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted August 22, 2012 How well does the holster stay put on a quick draw? Jake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
mlapaglia Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Posted August 22, 2012 How well does the holster stay put on a quick draw? Jake Since its held in place with the clip to the belt and the pressure of your body against the entire holster back very well. I have not had it move at all when pulling the gun out as fast as possible. -M Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted August 22, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Cool. I've read mixed reviews on using an open ended metal belt clip vs. a loop, as the whole holster might come out with the gun at a very inopportune moment. Jake Edited August 22, 2012 by SooperJake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members steelhawk Posted August 23, 2012 Members Report Posted August 23, 2012 Looks good. What is the leather thickness on the tuckable piece? Quote www.bearriverholsters.com
mlapaglia Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) 1345603730[/url]' post='261327']Cool. I've read mixed reviews on using an open ended metal belt clip vs. a loop, as the whole holster might come out with the gun at a very inopportune moment. Jake Just make sure you use a clip that wraps around the belt and under the belt. If it is an open ended clip that could happen but the ones I use has an end that goes under the best leather and presses up against the back of the clip. This is the one I use. It is also available from Springfield leather. If you are at all concerned or using a full size weapon I would use this clip. It required a little slot in the leather down near the rivet but you will not pull it off the belt without lifting the clip. Both are good. The smaller one is best for compacts and sub-compacts. The large for Full size firearms. M Edited August 23, 2012 by mlapaglia Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
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