Dan28 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 I wanted a shoulder holster for my 1911. Made this on a whim rather quickly with scrap leather I had around. Just use it when I'm hunting and such. The back butterfly piece is tooled with a basket weave because I had a section in my scrap box from when I practiced the basket weave. A couple things I wish I had done differently but I got in a hurry as I wanted to use it before the weekend. I guess technically it isn't finished, as I want to make some elastic and leather straps that connect to a belt on each side, but I didn't have any elastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Looks good Dan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Very nice, How does it feel when on and with Mags and the 1911? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan28 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Rohn. mlapaglia, I probably walked about 3 to 4 miles while wearing it this past weekend and it felt fine for the most part. I think I may shorten the lower straps by about an inch or two and then maybe readjust the top two straps as I think I would like it to ride a little higher on my torso. It balances out pretty well with the two full mags versus my 1911. For reference, my 1911 is a Colt XSE Lightweight, the frame is made from aluminum alloy. My mags are Wilson Combat 8 round mags. This is the only shoulder rig I've ever tried on, so I don't know exactly how it rides in comparison to a professionally made one. I have a CCW and did wear it in the shoulder rig today under a motorcycle jacket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toney Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Very nice especially since it's made from scrap leather. I never have any pieces in my scrap box big enough to be useful for anything other than small pieces. Looks great, nice work. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpetrell Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Dan, I am going to try and make a shoulder holster for my Colt commander. Do you have any advice on doing one? Or a pattern that you can send me? Any help is appreciated. Thanks VP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kulafarmer Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Dan, I am going to try and make a shoulder holster for my Colt commander. Do you have any advice on doing one? Or a pattern that you can send me? Any help is appreciated. Thanks VP Ditto on that,,, Will buy a pattern, want to make a shoulder rig for my Para Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tclaridge Report post Posted January 18, 2016 That's cool, man! I like it. Can I ask which dyes/finishes you used? I like the look, especially on the mag carrier. Looks like a comfy rig! Tanner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
