Owb Pancake For Kimber 1911 3" Critique And Opinions Welcomed

[mnelson8758]

Made this one for my brother in law. This is the third holster i have made. I made him one for his Kimber Solo (still gotta post that one on here) said he loved it and wanted one for his Kimber Ultra CDP II. Couple of first for me one this one, first was trying the vinger black, this stuff is really starting to grow on me. Second I did the stiching before molding, could have been a lil closer but you never know unless you try right. Over all im happy with it has good retention, draws nice and looks decent. Still have a lot to improve upon looking at some of the other holster makers on here

[mikesmith648]

other than what you already mentioned it looks good to me

[mnelson8758]

Thanks

[Kd Custom]

Im in the process of making one for a 1911 right now also and I was just wondering what the flap was that sits above the trigger? Looks great though!

[mnelson8758]

Thanks! If your talking about the little piece of leather that starts above the trigger and extends over to the slide, its a reinforcement piece supposed to help the mouth of the holster stay open, to make it easier to reholster, I know they work on Iwb holsters not so sure how well they work for Owb holsters. But then again havent made all that many still very new to this. Plus I like the look it gives to holsters so I added it. Sure hope thats what you were referring to and not just me rambling on..

Edited May 11, 2013 by mnelson8758

[SooperJake]

looks good but I like the belt slots to end up close to vertical, not slanted at all.

[mnelson8758]

Thanks! I've read that slanted slots had more leather under the belt, which is the reason I tried it on this one. Whats the reason you like vertical slots better?

[Kd Custom]

Yes answered my question completely! I agree it gives it a different look and I like that too.

[SooperJake]

To me it lays smoother on the belt and doesn't torque or kink the belt as much. Mostly it's aesthetics.

What do you mean "more leather under the belt"?

[mnelson8758]

I agree with you on them, after wearing this one it doesn't really feel the same. Guess I have a reason to make a new one haha. Something about the slant was supposed to allow more of the holster under where the belt goes in, its just something I read thought i'd try it out. Still trying to figure this whole holster making thing out, but lesson learned i'll stay away from slants.