Members grumpyold Posted September 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted September 7, 2015 I finally had a chance to make a holster using the plans generously provided by Dwight. Had a few hiccups , not because of the plans, but due to my inexperience. Only the sixth holster I've made and I'm reasonably pleased with it. I seriously need more tools. Trying to figure out a way to do things without the right tools is get boring. Comment please. Quote John Wayne "Life's hard it's even harder when your stupid."
Members chiefjason Posted September 8, 2015 Members Report Posted September 8, 2015 Yep, it's flat on the back. Good start. One recommendation. Uncover the mag release. If the material releases the mag, that's the makers fault. If you clear that mag release, and something gets to it, it's not your fault. If you get my drift. Pretty much standard with most makers to clear it. Helps allow for a better grip too. Quote
Members grumpyold Posted September 8, 2015 Author Members Report Posted September 8, 2015 Chiefjason Thanks for the comments. I think overall I made the sweat shield larger then needed and understand the point you've made. I thought about trimming it back once I finished the holster but I'll leave it as is and make another as some point. Quote John Wayne "Life's hard it's even harder when your stupid."
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 8, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted September 8, 2015 How well does it clear the front site? Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members grumpyold Posted September 10, 2015 Author Members Report Posted September 10, 2015 It clears not bad. The picture of the pistol in the holster is not exactly the best. I realized after that the gun was not all the way in. The rear adjustable sight actually sits just at the top edge of the pocket. I had attached a dowel from the front sight to the rear sight. I didn't do a great job of attaching it and during the molding it moved around so much I pulled it off. After stitching up the holster it was very tight so I wetted the front panel again and reworked the pocket, as well as strapped it down to get the overall curve as when I originally put on a belt and strapped on my hip the pistol was hard to pull from the holster. By rewetting this is solved and the gun fits snug but is easily pulled. Quote John Wayne "Life's hard it's even harder when your stupid."
Members chiefjason Posted September 11, 2015 Members Report Posted September 11, 2015 I'll give you the same recommendation I give my customers on break in. Wear it. Nothing else. That flat back will wrap around and break into your carry position on your hip and the gun with body heat and a bit of sweat in a day of wearing it. I tell folks to wear it around the house until they are comfortable with it. A guy emailed to complain about how tight the holster was a while back, told him the same thing, 8 hours later I got an email telling me it was the most comfortable holster he's ever worn. IMO, it's better to have it break in on the body than pre forming it. YMMV and all that. Quote
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