Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Here are some pictures of two 1911 chest holsters I just finished up. I built the lighter colored one first as a bit of a prototype for me then modified a few things I thought could be better and built the darker one. I've built several of these for 1911's in the past and use one for my Ruger Blackhawk. I did the hardware different on these two as well as fudging the holster shape around a little. All in all I'm pretty happy with them. 8oz HO and Fiebings dye for the veg tan and some chap leather scraps for the top strap. Thanks for looking, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted February 28, 2014 No fair. I want to see you wearing this puppy! Good looking work as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks Haystacker! I wasn't up to snapping "selfies" this morning with one of these on. I looked through my computer and came up with this pic of one these being worn. I really like these chest holsters for open carrying around the place. Best regards, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Looks like a good hunting/hiking rig. I hate modeling my holsters too. I used to have a Bob the punching dummy that I used. But my son confiscated the dummy. So now I'm the dummy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 28, 2014 good idea, I need to be on the lookout for a punching dummy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Great looking holster.... How is the security being an outdoor holster without a strap for the gun? These chest holsters are the greatest for outdoor use, I have sold over thirty this month at sportsman show Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackd942 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Those look great Josh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks Jack! Bobby, Regarding the retention, I've worn the lighter colored one quite and bit and it seems like it will be fine. That is one of the things I modified on the 2nd one though, I tightened the fit up. I've built a few of these for 1911's in the past and put straps on them and they just didn't really seem necessary. I'll put a hammer loop on the one I'm keeping if it gets too loose over time. Right not it won't fall out if you hold it upside down and gently shake it, if you shake it with a little force it will loosen up but still not fall free so maybe it will be OK. I'm confident the other will hold up as it's quite a bit tighter and "pops" in and out. Thanks for offering up your feedback. I spent a lot of time looking at your website before I built my first chest holster. I agree they are the greatest for outdoor use! Best regards, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
