glockanator Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Anyone have a.pattern for an Xd9 pattern they are willing to sell? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlaudio29 Report post Posted June 3, 2012 How come you cant make on of your own? Also, are you talking fullsize xd9, compact? I can make you one, what are you wanting to pay for one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted June 4, 2012 How come you cant make on of your own? Also, are you talking fullsize xd9, compact? I can make you one, what are you wanting to pay for one? I haven't had too much success doing my own Iwb patterns. Thought it might be easier to just buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted June 4, 2012 I haven't had too much success doing my own Iwb patterns. Thought it might be easier to just buy one. No offense... but it's fairly easy. I'd be willing to help you come up with your own IWB design! What part of the pattern process is giving you problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I'll give you the pattern for the IWB I just made for my Shield. You will have to make it a touch larger but it should work fine. PM me if I can help Michael Edited June 4, 2012 by mlapaglia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted June 6, 2012 No offense... but it's fairly easy. I'd be willing to help you come up with your own IWB design! What part of the pattern process is giving you problems? What it comes down to is I think I am over thinking the design. I will post some pics later of the one I have been working on later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted June 6, 2012 What it comes down to is I think I am over thinking the design. I will post some pics later of the one I have been working on later. Glockanator, What type of IWB holster are you going for ? Single clip, double clip, belt loops? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Here is an Iwb I came up with for a 4 inch Dan Wesson. Any suggestions are welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) FWIW from the grumpy old guy: I've watched and observed the evolution of the contemporary IWB holster with some interest over the last 50 years or so. These things started (in my time frame) with being nothing more than a simple leather pouch, sometimes made flesh side out, sometimes not, with a simple single point of attachment to the belt. They have morphed into a complex (or more complex than necessary) system. of multiple attachment locations complete with hidden or covered snaps (believe it or don't, but snaps fail) and with an excessive amount of leather being utilized IMO. These things were originally designed to conceal with reasonable comfort, small framed firearms --- mostly small auto pistols and some wheel guns along the size of the Smith J-Frame. With larger framed shooters, things like a larger size of trousers (for some form of comfort) or longer, heavier belts, starts to come into play. Nonetheless, the original idea of a very simple, reasonably comfortable hide-out rig has been completely overshadowed by the idea of rather complex, showy, molded holster rig, to try to hide larger and larger handguns inside the waistband. mlapaglia's rig may seem to be a step backwards for those intent on 'keeping up' with the modern concept, but, again IMO, .his design is a damned sight better, and more usable than any of the more complex, and much larger overall, rigs. Frankly, I can't figure out what the pictured pattern is --- or is for, but a lot of the time, less is more --- and I don't think you are building it for the Government. Again, it's just my opinion... Mike Edited June 11, 2012 by katsass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Id round out the corners on the bottom. Sharp points tend to fray. I am not a fan of attaching the straps to the retention piece. If you ever need to replace a strap it will be harder. I make my straps as 2 separate straps so I can change them if needed. Otherwise it looks like you are on the right track. Did you intend that to have a zero cant? Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoelR Report post Posted June 14, 2012 My opinion, as someone who owns the 4" Dan Wesson and has started recently using it in IDPA, an Avenger style will leave you fealing unbalanced. Go for a pancake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted June 15, 2012 My opinion, as someone who owns the 4" Dan Wesson and has started recently using it in IDPA, an Avenger style will leave you fealing unbalanced. Go for a pancake. This particular DW has the EWK shroud on it. The client wants it for a concealed carry holster. I was thinking of doing a pancake with Iwb straps that could be removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
