Moderator immiketoo Posted October 13, 2012 Moderator Report Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) I made the pattern myself and everything is hand stitched. It was supposed to be a righty cross draw but messed up and it ended up a lefty cross draw. Since I will be re-making it, I'm also going to adjust the belt loop holes a bit. I finished it with atom wax and I learned a lot about pattern making and that I really want a sewing machine! Also, its for a 4 inch 1911 not the 5 inch thats stuck in it now. Edited October 13, 2012 by immiketoo Quote Learnleather.com
Members Horrrk Posted October 13, 2012 Members Report Posted October 13, 2012 Although I can't say much about the design of the holster and how it'll work, Mike, I do like the fact that you designed and made it yourself. You know, now, to flip your pattern before cutting for a righty and also how much leather to allow for wrapping around a gun and still leaving room for belt slots.. (I'm assuming that was a concern..lol) Personally, I like the fact that it's hand stitched, but I can see why a machine would be handy, if volume was a big worry. I'm sure other people, more qualified in holsters will be able to give you hints and tips for the next one, but good work and a good learning process too.. Regards Phil Quote Being defeated isn't the worst thing in life..giving up, is..
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 13, 2012 Author Moderator Report Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks Phil, I am always open to suggestions and advice to improve. And you're right. Now I know to l,ook for the proper side before I start cutting! Quote Learnleather.com
Members katsass Posted October 13, 2012 Members Report Posted October 13, 2012 Mike, you done good. The stitching looks pretty damned even, the design is your own and well thought out (good grip clearance, mag release clear and safety lever clear) you did a nice job on edging and burnishing, the one corner is well rounded, and the belt slot in close in - - nothing at all to bitch about. OH, and since it (i believe) it was to be right-handed, and you wouldn't want something unusable for yourself just hanging around, there are a few of us south-paws on here that would graciously accept it - - just to get it out of your way. By the way - we've ALL done the same thing at one time or another. 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.
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 14, 2012 Author Moderator Report Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks Mike. I appreciate you comments! The overall holster is ok but I'm glad it needed to be re-done. I tweaked a few things on the next one and of course it turned out better. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that's transposed a holster. My dad said he wanted both holsters, but I'm not sure why. If he doesn't want it, I would be happy to to donate to a former brother in blue. Tan in my case actually.. Either way, here is the correct side version of the holster that is almost finished. I just need to stitch up the side and punch and finish the hole and its done! Edited October 14, 2012 by immiketoo Quote Learnleather.com
Members katsass Posted October 14, 2012 Members Report Posted October 14, 2012 Well Mike, maybe your dad has decided to become a two gun man LOL. Out here the blue uniformed guys are almost a hundred miles away, It's tan pants or green pants - - wore them both. I have an outlet for my "mirror image" mistakes - few though they have been, If it was for a gun I didn't posses, it went to a long-time friend (over 50 years) and another retiree for the green pants crowd. I think that in almost 50 years, he's gotten two holsters for different 1911s, and one for a K-Frame S&W. 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.
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 14, 2012 Author Moderator Report Posted October 14, 2012 Hey Mike, if he has added another 1911, he's been holding out on me, and I will have a chat with him about that! As for the uniforms, we have blues everywhere and we are the anomaly. I don't mind though. It's distinctive and most of the time, it looks better IMO. I am going to try and minimize the mistakes, but as you say, there's bound to be someone who can use them! Mike Quote Learnleather.com
Members Ran Posted October 20, 2012 Members Report Posted October 20, 2012 Mike....I too just made my first 'Avenger' style holster the other day. I like the tooling on yours and I want to learn how to do that. Nice work! Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 20, 2012 Author Moderator Report Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks Ran, my holster will be migrating to Wisconsin this afternoon! I like the color of yours and the smaller reinforcement piece. My next one will be similar to that I think. As for the tooling, just try one. I won't say it's easy, but it is definitely rewarding and people seem to like it. Quote Learnleather.com
Members Ran Posted October 20, 2012 Members Report Posted October 20, 2012 Mike...I honestly don't know where to start with the tooling. I suppose I'll need to purchase more stamping tools. How do you get the pattern?? Here's my first basketweave stamp job.. (I made it for a 'south paw' buddy of mine in NC) Quote
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