Lcp Crossdraw

[trekster]

Just got this done this morning. First time I made a cross draw, but the lady I made it for has been carrying it "Mexican style", and she likes to cross draw - so that is what I made.

[IngleGunLeather]

Very cool. I like that. Thanks for sharing. The previous 18 lurkers should have said something.

Edited December 5, 2012 by CountryTrash

[bluesman1951]

Thank you for your post and sharing with us . I am not qualified to comment on holsters and tooling as those items I do not make . However I can say The craftsmanship is outstanding .Its very tight and clean in a small space . Its visually appealing and the eye flows over its details smoothly nothing to slow it down or hang it up . My impression is it says : "I am Quality " quite nicely . My compliments sir this is time well spent something to be proud of . Bill

[whiteeugene]

Looks good what did you use on the edges?

[Beaverslayer]

Very nice looking holster trekster, if Canada had a Second Amendment, I could see getting into making holsters.

Keep up the good work.

[trekster]

Looks good what did you use on the edges?

I use a combination of a round plastic (maybe nylon) slicker wheel that I chuck up in my bench-top drill press, and a piece of 3/8" round wooden dowel rod.

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

[whiteeugene]

do you use edge dresing next or just dye it?

[trekster]

do you use edge dresing next or just dye it?

No edge dressing. While the dye is still a little damp, I smooth the edges with the tools I described above. If anything needs to be touched up later, I moisten ever-so-slightly and work it by hand with my dowel rod.

[David8386]

Looks good, I will have to try a dowel rod.

David

[trekster]

Looks good, I will have to try a dowel rod.

David

Everything I know about leather crafting, I learned many years ago from a professional saddle and tack maker. The dowel rod is easy to work with in your hand, and when it gets too discolored and gouged up you just go get another short piece - round the ends some, and start with a fresh one.

[David8386]

Ok thanks for the tip

David

[DHopper]

Nice looking holster. Looks super functional as well. Nicely done.

[Blazin]

Nice work.

[Ran]

I like it, Trek! I especially like the way you did the belt loop. It looks like it might be just a 'touch' tight between the trigger guard and where one would place their middle finger when drawing, but maybe not for a lady's small hand. I like the stamping pattern too. Thanks for the pics..

[trekster]

I gave her the holster last evening and she is tickled "pink" with it. I've seen her on the range, poking holes in paper with her handguns - and I can tell you, she knows how to use them. Her LCP has a Crimson Trace on it, so the holster had to accommodate that appendage as well.