First 1911 Avenger Holster.

[glockanator]

Did this to sell first 1911 and avenger holster. Sold it today and all the guy did was complain that it wasn't lined. I finally had to say to the buyer " You don't have to buy it." When I started to walk away he stopped me and bought it. Thanks to Haystacker for the pattern

[IngleGunLeather]

From what I've seen, lined holsters are not very common at all. I've bought a few off-the-shelf and seen even more and I don't ever remember seeing one lined. Some companies, such as Brigade Gun Leather offer it as an extra option, but also at an extra expense. I've lined my western holsters, but I've never lined a holster for an auto.

[particle]

I'll line a holster if the customer requests it, but otherwise, none of mine are lined. I rarely get asked to do so. If I do have to line it, I don't have any problem charging more money - more time cutting, twice as much leather gets used (just because it's thinner doesn't mean it's any cheaper) and more time gluing & sewing. On the plus side, I hate burnishing the interior, which obviously isn't necessary with a lined holster.

Edited May 21, 2013 by particle

[SooperJake]

I'll line a holster if the customer requests it, but otherwise, none of mine are lined. I rarely get asked to do so. If I do have to line it, I don't have any problem charging more money - more time cutting, twice as much leather gets used (just because it's thinner doesn't mean it's any cheaper) and more time gluing & sewing. On the plus side, I hate burnishing the interior, which obviously isn't necessary with a lined holster.

I'll line a holster if the customer requests it, but otherwise, none of mine are lined. I rarely get asked to do so. If I do have to line it, I don't have any problem charging more money - more time cutting, twice as much leather gets used (just because it's thinner doesn't mean it's any cheaper) and more time gluing & sewing. On the plus side, I hate burnishing the interior, which obviously isn't necessary with a lined holster.

What method do you use to burnish the inside,Eric?

[particle]

I just apply gum trag to the interior after it's formed/dried, then slick it down with a wooden modeling tool. It helps to have smooth backs on the leather. If it's not smooth, I'll either not use the leather, or I'll sand it smooth (more like suede, prior to assembly) so the fuz is as short as possible, then burnish with gum trag after it's formed/dried.

[SteelcityK9Cop]

I've been carrying for 19 years and i HATE lined holsters. One... after a while the suede always starts to "de glue" and roll around the mouth of the holster which I then have to cut away. Two.... the suede always gets filthy with crud. I never ask for it.. my favorite expensive big name holsters are all single layer unlined leather.

[chiefjason]

My personal rig is lined. But only because I wanted to try it. I don't build them lined.

If I remember to do it, I'll pre burnish the inside with gum trag or water depending on how I'm dying it. If it is staying natural, I'll use gum trag before molding and touch up after. If I'm dying or grooning it, I wet it and burnish it a bit. I don't want anything inhibiting the dyeing process. I'm also getting more picky about what the back side looks like before I cut. Paying attention there saves a lot of hassle on the end of the process.

[Haystacker]

Glockanator - looks good.

[dickf]

I'll also do lining on request, but will use cow, not suede. There are no cons to a cowhide lining, and in my experience, only benefits.

[particle]

Good point dickf - I also only line with veg tan leather, not suede.