777Leathers Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Hey guys so I'm going to try my hand at a holster for my pop. He has a S&W Sigma 40V which is equivalent to a Glock 19. What's a good leather thickness I should use for this? Is there a forum topic on wet forming a leather holster or do you guys have a better way of forming? Any help is greatly appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted August 30, 2015 I kaint spell sigma, but there's a pattern for the G19 and instructions to make it over here. Wet forming is simple enough --- dunk the thing in a bowl of warm water, put the pistol in a sandwich bag (or similar - don't matter) and shove it in the hole. Some folks use a vacuum seal system, some use a press, but if you're just making one or a few I'd recommend just shaping a bit with modeling tools. Tool handles. Bone folder. Chunk of aluminum or stainless without sharp edges. Basically, anything without hard corners that isn't mild steel (steel and wet leather is a bad combo). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikti Report post Posted August 30, 2015 I just had a workshop on holster making yesterday and we were told that for a good holster you need to use 7/8 0z. leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted August 30, 2015 I just had a workshop on holster making yesterday and we were told that for a good holster you need to use 7/8 0z. leather Don't carve that in stone. It matters what KIND of holster you're making (though, I DO prefer 7/8 for a basic OWB). I've made them using anywhere from 6 to 10 (or so). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toney Report post Posted August 30, 2015 I'm using 6-7oz. I think molding one by hand is over half the fun of making a holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 30, 2015 IWB for a Sigma I'd use 8-9. It's sturdy and I have a lot of it. For OWB Id use 7-8 or 8-9 depending on style and leather stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
777Leathers Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Wow thanks for all the great tips and info! That's why I love this forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted September 2, 2015 I use 8-9 outer and a 5-6 liner for SASS holsters and gun belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites