Ran Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chadnorth Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Awesome design! Looks well done and secure too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted November 15, 2012 After only working with leather for a few short weeks, you did an AMAZING job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Like the white thread with the brown. The design looks good also. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Looks great! I'm sure he'll be pleased with it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Excellent work! Please check your PMs, I have some added thoughts to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Looks good Randy....coming along nicely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ran Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks Folks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdf Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Nice work . Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradoxbox Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Very very nice. Where are the belt clips from? I've seen a few people using those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chadnorth Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Those belt clips I have seen different kinds at Tandy's. I used those on my holster, works pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted November 17, 2012 Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zigmars Report post Posted November 17, 2012 Very nice. Nice design and color! Very like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted November 17, 2012 I think you have a winner there....very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ran Report post Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks again, folks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperJake Report post Posted November 26, 2012 I concur with your observation about the similarity of leatherwork and woodwork...plus many of our tools serve double duty! Craft is craft, afterall. Nice Work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Nice workmanship! The concept has a couple of safety issues, though. Visualize the draw stroke all the way from grip while holstered to the on-target position, and you'll see what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ran Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Nice workmanship! The concept has a couple of safety issues, though. Visualize the draw stroke all the way from grip while holstered to the on-target position, and you'll see what I mean. I agree with you, Big O. As a daily CC guy, this is definitely not the way I'd want to carry a pistol. I was only accommodating the customer's request. Honestly, even though I own a fullsize 1911, I wouldn't consider carrying it on a daily basis. Just too big and heavy for me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted November 29, 2012 Ran nice job on that holster! . I agree with the tool observation,cabinetmaker for 35 years among all the other ,stuff full size mills lathes welders , somehow in some unspecified or unknown way , whatever i get into the tools show up. fun ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
