Members katsass Posted October 14, 2012 Members Report Posted October 14, 2012 Well, I haven't made one of these in years, but here it is; a real simple, very plain, paddle holster. The customer is a retired female LEO, that carries this Sig P-226 in a CC purse. She'll use this thing about twice a year, when going to her old Dept's range, and is required to carry in an exposed holster. Her requirements were that it was to be plain, had to be able to put on without removing her belt (or anything), and not having anything that hooked, snapped or "anything like that to mess with". Just simple and quick. She said that she had seen something like what she now wants some years ago - - so I showed her a pic of an old-time paddle rig. She said that that was what she wanted - - and got. Hell, I coldn't find a rivet set to work with, and hadn't set a rivet in ten years. 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 15, 2012 Moderator Report Posted October 15, 2012 Sweet. How did you make the paddle? Is there any reinforcement in it? Quote Learnleather.com
Members katsass Posted October 15, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 15, 2012 No mike, it's all leather, similar to the early style, Here'a a pic of the top side where the paddle joins the holsrer. It's a lot heavier than those first ones from years ago were, actually, both sides are heavier. 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.
Chief31794 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 Well, I haven't made one of these in years, but here it is; a real simple, very plain, paddle holster. The customer is a retired female LEO, that carries this Sig P-226 in a CC purse. She'll use this thing about twice a year, when going to her old Dept's range, and is required to carry in an exposed holster. Her requirements were that it was to be plain, had to be able to put on without removing her belt (or anything), and not having anything that hooked, snapped or "anything like that to mess with". Just simple and quick. She said that she had seen something like what she now wants some years ago - - so I showed her a pic of an old-time paddle rig. She said that that was what she wanted - - and got. Hell, I coldn't find a rivet set to work with, and hadn't set a rivet in ten years. Mike Well, I haven't made one of these in years, but here it is; a real simple, very plain, paddle holster. The customer is a retired female LEO, that carries this Sig P-226 in a CC purse. She'll use this thing about twice a year, when going to her old Dept's range, and is required to carry in an exposed holster. Her requirements were that it was to be plain, had to be able to put on without removing her belt (or anything), and not having anything that hooked, snapped or "anything like that to mess with". Just simple and quick. She said that she had seen something like what she now wants some years ago - - so I showed her a pic of an old-time paddle rig. She said that that was what she wanted - - and got. Hell, I coldn't find a rivet set to work with, and hadn't set a rivet in ten years. Mike Mike, Even though you haven't set a rivet in years, you still ain't lost your touch. This is beautiful as always, love the color, the look and the construction. It's perfect. Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members katsass Posted October 15, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Thanks Chief, your comments are always appreciated. When doing this one I had a devil of a time trying to find rivets and burrs, had to order them. In our modern age, the new, big "hardware"(?) stores that have mostly wiped out the little guy, only seem to carry nothing but 'pop-rivets', and the kids working in them didn't even know what the hell I was talking about when requesting assistance. I have found that it's a grin to find a small, well established old town while wandering the country, and just amble through the local, old-time hardware store. Of course my pleasures are generally small and simple. Mike P.S. The color is Fiebing's dark brown around the perimeter, with a center of British tan. Shows a smooth and subtle transition in the sunlight, and isn't overly gaudy. Edited October 15, 2012 by katsass 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.
Members joshk Posted October 15, 2012 Members Report Posted October 15, 2012 nicely done! I'm sure she'll be very pleased.... Quote www.kolbesonleatherworks.com www.shopleatherworks.com www.facebook.com/kolbesonleatherworks
Members Southernbeau Posted October 15, 2012 Members Report Posted October 15, 2012 I would be very pleased with that rig. Mike your work is always excellent looking (and I would imagine functioning). I enjoy how your lined work doesn't ever appear overly bulky. Quote "...A rapid, aggressive response will let you get away with some pretty audacious things if you are willing to be mean, fast, and naked."
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 15, 2012 Moderator Report Posted October 15, 2012 Mike, thats really nice work there. I'll bet that paddle is super comfy when it breaks in. Is the barrel end fully closed? Quote Learnleather.com
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted October 17, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Nice one, kats.... Is the paddle 4 layers of 4/5? Edited October 17, 2012 by SooperJake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted October 17, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2012 Mike, that's just fantastic work. None of the recently popular "molded until you can read the serial #", but still good and snug. I have a question about the rivets: When you use them on something like the paddle, do you find it makes a difference in the comfort dept. to have the burr on the inside vs. the outside? Or is it likely, since this is an 'open carry' rig that the layer(s) of clothing will prevent any discomfort from having the burr against the body? I ask because I'd have leaned toward putting the burr on the outside so the flat base of the rivet would be against the body of the wearer, and wondered if it made a difference. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
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