Members Ran Posted October 18, 2012 Members Report Posted October 18, 2012 Hi Folks, Just recently got started leather working. I'm a long time woodworker, cabinet maker, furniture builder, pistol grip maker and decided to try my hand a making a few holsters. I can already see that this is going to become addicting! Here is my first stab at making holsters. I hope to learn LOTS more about this craft here.. Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted October 18, 2012 Members Report Posted October 18, 2012 Beautiful! Welcome to the forum! Quote
King's X Posted October 18, 2012 Report Posted October 18, 2012 Very nice holsters. Welcome to the forum Ran! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members Ran Posted October 18, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks folks! Just made another holster today, and thanks to this forum my edges look fantastic! Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted October 19, 2012 Members Report Posted October 19, 2012 Nice work there welcome to the forum and to the addiction. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Frank Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 It's great to see more and more Wisconsin people on here. Definitely a big welcome to you. Down in Milwaukee here. Quote Never argue with a stupid person. They'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!!
Members katsass Posted October 19, 2012 Members Report Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) FWIW from the old grumpy guy; Damned nice work, especially for one just starting to make holsters. My only (slightly) negative comment would be is to the holster in the second set of pics. It 'seems' (it may just be the pics) that your grip clearance is a bit tight. In other words - - if you needed to get a fist-full of that shooter in a hurry, WTSHTF if you will, you might find a bit of interference from the hind-side of the rig. In subsequent models, you may want to drop the top of that ear a bit. Now for the positive - - one thing that I really like seeing is that you have the stitch line - - at the front of the trigger guard just as it needs to be. That's the one place that a new maker misses, or screws up usually. Many do not realize (especially 'newbies) that that chunk of stitching is arguably the most important in the whole damned rig. It sets, or limits the depth of the gun in the rig, and, in turn, relates to both the location of the mouth and toe of the holster. If you KNOW were the gun will sit, you can then 'see' where the mouth needs to be for your requirements, and design accordingly. Same with the toe - - if you don't know how deep that shooter CAN go down in the leather, a newbie will usually end up with the muzzle of the weapon drooling out of the open toe after time has worked on things for a while, and no amount of molding will take the place of a proper stitch line. Again, very nice work - keep at it. Mike Edited October 19, 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 Ran Posted October 19, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 19, 2012 It's great to see more and more Wisconsin people on here. Definitely a big welcome to you. Down in Milwaukee here. Thanks Frank. I get down your way fairly often. I grew up in Waukesha and still have lots of family down there.. Quote
Members Ran Posted October 19, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 19, 2012 FWIW from the old grumpy guy; Damned nice work, especially for one just starting to make holsters. My only (slightly) negative comment would be is to the holster in the second set of pics. It 'seems' (it may just be the pics) that your grip clearance is a bit tight. In other words - - if you needed to get a fist-full of that shooter in a hurry, WTSHTF if you will, you might find a bit of interference from the hind-side of the rig. Now for the positive - - one thing that I really like seeing is that you have the stitch line - - at the front of the trigger guard just as it needs to be. Many do not realize (especially 'newbies) that that chunk of stitching is arguably the most important in the whole damned rig. It sets, or limits the depth of the gun in the rig, and, in turn, relates to both the location of the mouth and toe of the holster. If you KNOW were the gun will sit, you can then 'see' where the mouth needs to be, and design accordingly. Same with the toe - - if you don't know how deep that shooter CAN go down in the leather, a newbie will usually end up with the muzzle of the weapon drooling out of the open toe after time has worked on things for a while. Again, very nice work - keep at it. Mike Mike....thanks for the comments. You are spot-on regarding grip clearance. I need to slightly adjust my pattern in that regard. I have relatively small hands and can get a quick grip on the pistol, but my hand 'does' indeed contact the hind top of the holster. Anyone with 'fat' fingers is not going to like it. I just finished another 'practice' holster for a southpaw buddy of mine down in NC and I have a similar issue with that one too. Its a pancake for a 3" officers 1911. I intend to make adjustments. Thanks again, Mike! Quote
Members travelerr Posted October 20, 2012 Members Report Posted October 20, 2012 Nice work! Welcome to the forum from a former Merrill resident. Quote
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