Rogueshadow Report post Posted December 27, 2012 This is my first attempt at a pancake holster, with inspiration from Lobo's enhanced pancake design. I decided to add some length to the front piece to make it more flat backed. Very comfortable. I have to say, welting with a flat back allowed for some pretty tight stitch lines around the gun, and I am pretty happy with the result. I will say it is kind of a pain to line everything up this way, and I don't know that it adds that much.... Shaved down some Hermann Oak skirting for this piece, and used some watered down Tandy Pro waterstain in medium brown for the color. Used the dark brown waterstain for the edges, and find that it buffs up very nicely. Still need to find a snap for the thumb break, as the line 20 snaps I had on hand seemed like they might scratch the gun. I hope my dad will enjoy his Christmas gift! Comments/critiques welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted December 27, 2012 I'd say for a first attempt, this is outstanding!! When doing thumb break holsters, I generally use the flat post half of the snap in the inside of the strap and then Barge or contact cement some light weight split or chamois over the post so that it doesn't scratch or react with the pistol. Really nice job! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fgabesz Report post Posted December 27, 2012 Nice job! I like it! It's a great idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiteeugene Report post Posted December 27, 2012 Great job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogueshadow Report post Posted December 28, 2012 Thanks everyone for the kind words! And thank you for the tip Mike! I will give that a shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dviper11 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 awesome work! keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwparrott Report post Posted January 2, 2013 Very nice holster. Your stitching looks great and I like the overall design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogueshadow Report post Posted January 4, 2013 awesome work! keep it up! Thanks! Very nice holster. Your stitching looks great and I like the overall design. I appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
