sideforce Report post Posted January 20, 2016 First revolver holster, some different from making semi-auto holsters. Pattern making has never been a strong suite of mine, and this one needs some work to be right. The Redhawk, even with a 4" barrel, is a bit big for a pancake rig. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dcomfort/Leatherwork/DSC00812_zps9rdwnliv.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dcomfort/Leatherwork/DSC00813_zps0lyiemgi.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dcomfort/Leatherwork/DSC00814_zpsjoucgnem.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dcomfort/Leatherwork/DSC00815_zpsxisdkdq1.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pounder Report post Posted January 21, 2016 Looks good to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelhawk Report post Posted January 23, 2016 Is there a reason why you punched the slots so far down the holster body. How does the gun in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted January 23, 2016 steelhawk has a point. If a/the customer is slightly overweight the holster will kick out at the top. Darn good looking holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sideforce Report post Posted January 23, 2016 Steelhawk found the weak point of the holster design and Red Cent observed correctly the affect. First revolver holster, heck, it's only my third holster ever over the years of puttering with leather. The design worked in many ways, but I went with my past experience with semi-autos on where to place the belt slots.....and it didn't work out very well. So back to the drawing board. The Redhawk is a bit large for any hope of using a high ride holster. I am pleased with the balance of the work. Learned a few things on the stitching and after I posted the links to the photos, figured out how to post thumbnails. More later as I get the time for a second attempt. This time I'll use a design based on Stoleman's book on holsters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelhawk Report post Posted January 23, 2016 Keep making them. I still have the first holster I ever made and the next five. I don't use any of them anymore. I make them much better now, but I was quite proud of each of them at the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toney Report post Posted January 23, 2016 Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
