Members Shooter McGavin Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Wish I had the gun this set was built for, a Guncrafter Industries polished Model 1 .50GI 1911 Anywho, here is my second go at it. The first holster had a mishap on the sewing machine and the last inch of thread walked out of the stitch groove about 1/8 of an inch. Not super noticeable, but also not what the customer payed for. Quite labor intensive, but I sure do like how they look when they're finished. Both the holster and mag pouch are fully leather lined. Color is my custom mixed Black Cherry, inlay is black quill ostrich. As always, feel free to question, comment, or critique. thanks! Edited October 28, 2012 by Shooter McGavin Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members Southernbeau Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 Well done! This place (leatherworker.net) and you guys/gals are a great place to come to get humble. The work I see here is top notch and this post has me wanting to work with exotic leather bad! 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."
electrathon Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 Anywho, here is my second go at it. The first holster had a mishap on the sewing machine and the last inch of thread walked out of the stitch groove about 1/8 of an inch. Not super noticeable, but also not what the customer payed for. This statement is why your work looks so good. The hairs on the back og my neck stand up every time I hear someone say "no one will notice". You best work is considered the worst work you do. This holster looks great! Aaron Quote
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted October 28, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 28, 2012 :spoton: ...and three thumbs up is really difficult to do.... Jake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members Eaglestroker Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Shooter, your color choices are second only to the final product. Great work. What dye are you using? Edited October 28, 2012 by Eaglestroker Quote
Members mojoewrkn Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 I love it, very nice work. What did you line it with? Quote
Members katsass Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) From the old grump; What can I say? Nothing but out-$%^%^^#-standing. Mike Edited October 28, 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 Shooter McGavin Posted October 28, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 Thank you all for the kind remarks! The black cherry is an ever evolving mix of Fiebings Oxblood and Fiebings USMC Black, with a drop or two or Fiebings Cordovan. The leather lining is 3-4oz W&C saddle skirting. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Chief31794 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 I agree with everyone else, nothing short of spectacular. I love the color and the overall look is 1st rate. Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members triage1998 Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 Dan that looks fantastic! Quote Nightingale Leather
Members Eaglestroker Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 Shooter, I tried their oxblood for a customer this weekend. My project looks fuschia Quote
Members usmc0341 Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 That is awesome!!!! Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted October 29, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 29, 2012 Yer killin' me with all the bird skin.... ONE more holster with Ostrich, mister, and I'm gonna have to try some. 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.
Members Shooter McGavin Posted October 29, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 29, 2012 Yer killin' me with all the bird skin.... ONE more holster with Ostrich, mister, and I'm gonna have to try some. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members dickf Posted October 29, 2012 Members Report Posted October 29, 2012 The whole package looks perfect together. Very very well done! You're the one who inspired me to try shark...I guess ostrich is next! Quote US GUNLEATHER www.usgunleather.com twitter.com/usgunleather facebook.com/USGUNLEATHER
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted October 29, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 29, 2012 This is soooo going to kill my budget. 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.
Members BEARDOG Posted October 29, 2012 Members Report Posted October 29, 2012 Another very nice exotic! Quote
Members renegadelizard Posted October 29, 2012 Members Report Posted October 29, 2012 I agree..awesome...like everyone else here, im motivated by your skill and your material and color choices..you've got quite an eye for this stuff...my budget wont allow to try and bird except for the legs..but i found some ostrich on cow that im gonna try...i know, it wont be the same, but i can afford to screw up on those until i can get real bird skin... Quote Havoc Holsters
Members Abram Posted October 29, 2012 Members Report Posted October 29, 2012 Beautiful combination and beautiflu work. Quote
Members JJLeatherworks Posted October 29, 2012 Members Report Posted October 29, 2012 Yea Shooter, you have that effect on all of us here. Some 1911's I made this week with ostrich, elephant, and caiman. Quote
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted October 30, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 30, 2012 This is soooo going to kill my budget. Mike, I picked up the grab bag of brown ostrich from Springfield's. Some really nice looking and quite large pieces in the bag. Perfect for 6-8 trial holsters at least..plus some key fobs, knife sheaths, etc.. Jake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members JJLeatherworks Posted October 31, 2012 Members Report Posted October 31, 2012 Same here, all those 1911 holsters where made from grab bag pieces from Springfield's. Well except the caiman, those they sell as tails. Quote
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