Members Ran Posted November 14, 2012 Members Report Posted November 14, 2012 Shipping this one out tomorrow to a customer with special needs. This gentleman had been looking for a holster maker who would/could accommodate his need for an 'open palm' draw grip IWB holster that he could wear at roughly the 5 o'clock position (or near 'Small Of Back'...SOB). He has an old shoulder injury that makes it difficult for him to draw from the conventional 3 or 4 o'clock, 15-20 degree cant position. He also wanted a thumb break because he (like me) prefers the added security of a strap blocking the hammer on his fullsize 1911. This was a challenge to design and build because one must reach a compromise between achieving a comfortable cant while at the same time allowing enough room for his fingers without either pinching them between the holster and grip, or ending up with the pistol's grip below the belt line. It was especially fun working with this gentleman in designing the piece, and it was rewarding to hear him say, "I think I found the right guy."... I only just started leatherworking a few weeks ago, so I'm sure I'll get better as time goes on and I learn from experience. I'm a LONG time woodworker/cabinet maker/furniture builder, and I have found some similarities in the leatherwork world.. Fun stuff! Quote
Members chadnorth Posted November 15, 2012 Members Report Posted November 15, 2012 Awesome design! Looks well done and secure too Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted November 15, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted November 15, 2012 After only working with leather for a few short weeks, you did an AMAZING job. Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members David8386 Posted November 15, 2012 Members Report Posted November 15, 2012 Like the white thread with the brown. The design looks good also. David Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted November 15, 2012 Members Report Posted November 15, 2012 Looks great! I'm sure he'll be pleased with it! Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 15, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted November 15, 2012 Excellent work! Please check your PMs, I have some added thoughts to share. 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.
Moderator immiketoo Posted November 15, 2012 Moderator Report Posted November 15, 2012 Looks good Randy....coming along nicely! Quote Learnleather.com
Members Ran Posted November 15, 2012 Author Members Report Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks Folks! Quote
Members paradoxbox Posted November 16, 2012 Members Report Posted November 16, 2012 Very very nice. Where are the belt clips from? I've seen a few people using those. Quote
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