Pancake For 3-1/2" 1911

[Josh Ashman]

I don't build a lot of concealed carry holsters. This one is for me and I've been wearing it for a few weeks now. I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Let me know what you think, thanks!

Josh

[renegadelizard]

Nice rig Josh, very understated and subtle...clean...the only thing i see that sort of distracts me is the belt slots...they look a little askew...this, i think, is one of the hardest part of holster making...i had a custom die made to cut mine after fighting and losing this battle..

[Josh Ashman]

Havoc,

You're spot on, my slots are rough.I've been punching 5/16 holes then cutting out the piece between with a head knife. I've read where a lot of guys are using a chisel instead of a knife and if I ever remeber to pick one up I'd like to give that a try. It seems like it would give a better look.

Thank you for the kind words and the constructive feedback!

Best regards,

Josh

[mncarpenter]

you can have Texas Dies make a mallet die or a clicker die-I had the make a clicker die 5/16 slot 1 9/16 long-works great, I use it in an arbor press. was around 65.00 if I remember right-best 65.00 I've spent yet.