Avenger Style With Lizard Inlays, Fnh 5.7

[tclaridge]

My first crack at an Avenger style holster (thanks JLS Leather for the 1911 pattern which gave me a place to start), and first try with an exotic inlay. The gun is kind of a unique pistol (hard to find a good holster) belonging to my uncle, who asked for a left handed holster. Had a lot of fun trying something besides a traditional pancake design. Thanks to you who have posted about adding inlays-- it was fun to give that a go too (using lizard from the Springfield Leather "grab bag" of scraps). Thanks for looking. Always open to critiques!

Tanner

Edited January 18, 2016 by tclaridge

[JLSleather]

First, though, that's a NICE lookin' rig - right down to the signature.

I'd move that front slot (behind the gun) FORWARD a bit more - leave your belt loop wide as possible, and I might have blocked out those VERY SERIOUS rails, so the holster smoothly rides over them.

Still, that looks GOOD Inlay is well done, colors blend well, stitchin' is tight... well done.

[Jarhead44706]

That Is A Really Nice Looking Rig

[tclaridge]

First, though, that's a NICE lookin' rig - right down to the signature.

I'd move that front slot (behind the gun) FORWARD a bit more - leave your belt loop wide as possible, and I might have blocked out those VERY SERIOUS rails, so the holster smoothly rides over them.

Still, that looks GOOD Inlay is well done, colors blend well, stitchin' is tight... well done.

I appreciate it! I don't know if you are aware, but you're the one I can thank for getting me into this whole mess! I bought a Glock 19, needed a holster, found your pattern, bought some leather... now I'm hooked. I since bought your G43 pattern and made one for a friend. This one is my 5th holster, and I really appreciate you providing some "tracks to run on" for a guy like me getting started. Thanks for your feedback regarding belt loop and slot-- I'll take your advice on the next one. I really didn't get too aggressive on the rail, though I did want to accent it a little. I'm typically not a fan on very heavily/distinctly boned holsters (personally prefer a little softer/smoother look), but I do like to highlight a unique feature on a gun. I see what you mean though-- the gun seems to slide in and out easily, but blocking the rail is a good idea. Thanks again!

Tanner

[JLSleather]

Don't sell yourself short .--- that glock was a NICE looking holster, too!

In case "behind the gun" wasn't clear, I mean this....

[tclaridge]

Just so I understand, is this to draw the front edge of the holster in closer the body, so it doesn't "wing" out away from the body? If so, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[JLSleather]

More stable -- less "wobbly" AND more strength.