Boriqua Report post Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Hey Guys I come to the well once again. I am trying to make a cross draw holster for a 3" 1911. Cool so far but ... Im trying to get a 30 degree cant and I am at wits end. I have been working on just getting a pattern all day. I was trying a pancake but I am not married to it and would be just as happy with an avenger style holster. I dont even know what to ask except .. anyone have any ideas on how to accomplish this. Not terribly difficult on a longer gun but I am stumped with this 3 in 1911. I put up a picture of where I landed up but you can see the belt slots are not even and I didnt want to go all the way up into the grip. Thanks all Alex ] Edited January 23, 2014 by Boriqua Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 23, 2014 getting into the beltline is a tradeoff for that type of crossdraw. I dont even mess with them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Eliminate the belt slot at the grip. Instead use a belt tunnel on the back of the holster. It is like a backwards avenger style holster. So fold the leather over the trigger guard. Still keep the belt slot at the barrel. Hope this makes sense. You can shoot me an email at haysholsters@hotmail.com and I can see if I can find a picture of a holster like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malabar Report post Posted February 3, 2014 You can also do it like this.... http://www.malabargunleather.com/holsters/shield-crossdraw tk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modad2010 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 I recently made a crossdraw for a friend and after having the same issue as yourself, went with the avenger style. It was for a 5" 1911 and was for a guy that is 5'8" and 145 pounds. It was not very comfortable for him. I'm not a big fan of crossdraws for the same reasons they are not allowed in IDPA. Just my 2 pennies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 4, 2014 You may want to google Carjacker, . . . look at that style. This is the type I do for those who need a crossdraw. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter55 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Made one for a customer a while ago. Makes the holster wider, but apparently fits him OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted February 21, 2014 I finally went ahead with a reverse avenger style something or other. Sure I am not the first person in the world to dream it up. Whew this was tough. I hadnt seen a protractor since high school. Im trying to start making my holsters more compact so they can be slide back and forth on the belt more. I have a pancake I made for myself years ago and I noticed when I get in my wifes car I would like to slide it forward and then slide it back when I get out but there isnt much room because of the spacing of the belt loops. I think I will be doing more Avenger style holsters. Thank you everyone for your help !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaalpens Report post Posted February 21, 2014 I finally went ahead with a reverse avenger style something or other. Sure I am not the first person in the world to dream it up. Whew this was tough. I hadnt seen a protractor since high school. Im trying to start making my holsters more compact so they can be slide back and forth on the belt more. I have a pancake I made for myself years ago and I noticed when I get in my wifes car I would like to slide it forward and then slide it back when I get out but there isnt much room because of the spacing of the belt loops. I think I will be doing more Avenger style holsters. Thank you everyone for your help !!! What a beautiful holster and unique look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Cool. I won't have to change the pattern much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Would love to see both those holsters from the back and on a belt. Good looking holsters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Would love to see both those holsters from the back and on a belt. Good looking holsters Here is the back. I cant show it on a belt because it was done for someone else out of state but I hope to get pix of the gun in the holster. Maybe I can get him to take a pic on the belt for me.Here is the back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted February 21, 2014 The holster was made for my youngest boy for field carry. It has a slight competition slant. The holster, as you can see in this picture has a "normal" back piece as in a western or speed rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Hey that turned out pretty slick. I have made several of these for large revolvers too. Hope the picture I sent helped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
