PANCAKE HOLSTER FOR A BRICK

[BruceGibson]

Did I say brick? I meant, "Glock 30."

This is a plain ol' pancake holster I did this evening for a Glock 30. It's natural Hermann Oak, just moulded/boned (I didn't use the press on this one) with brown stitching. It's not even close to finished--it's still drying from the moulding, so the final color isn't what you see. The Glock 30 is a real challenge for me. It's a chunky little cannon, and I have a heck of a time trying to come up with designs that compliment the little sucker. I don't know that this one does, but thought I'd put it up anyway.

[TwinOaks]

Shoot a clear coat on it and let it tan for a day. It's got very clean lines, and is gorgeous leather. No need to change it at all.

[Shorts]

lol I had the same sentiments for the G21 order I had

The leather looks good though

[Go2Tex]

Hey Bruce, what tool(s) are you using for the boning? You did a very nice job of it.

[rickybobby]

Did I say brick? I meant, "Glock 30."

This is a plain ol' pancake holster I did this evening for a Glock 30. It's natural Hermann Oak, just moulded/boned (I didn't use the press on this one) with brown stitching. It's not even close to finished--it's still drying from the moulding, so the final color isn't what you see. The Glock 30 is a real challenge for me. It's a chunky little cannon, and I have a heck of a time trying to come up with designs that compliment the little sucker. I don't know that this one does, but thought I'd put it up anyway.

Bruce,

Nice job on this one! I carry one of these daily and it is heavy but very compact for a .45 I have not done a new holster for my own yet but I need to get on it, yours is really good. One problem with this model is the trigger guard is so far down and is very wide, laying out the stitch line and trying to get a "flow" to the holster lines does make this one a challenge. Yours is one of the best I have seen. The detail work you have done is top notch! I vote for leaving the color as is! (no more black holsters )

Take care,

Rick Jorgenson

[BradB]

I agree No Black, I love the color you got going on there!! That is one nice looking holster, great job!

[dickf]

Beautiful leather - I also vote to leave natural.

Do you have a photo of this holster being worn?

Wonderful work!

[BruceGibson]

Hey Bruce, what tool(s) are you using for the boning? You did a very nice job of it.

Thanks everybody.

You might laugh, and I won't blame you--I use everything from a ruler to a burnisher to a Sharpie marker and a butter knife. Also, the butt-end of a couple of my edge bevelers. Seriously.

The burnisher is Betula wood from Jeremiah Watt. The Sharpie was an accident--a couple years ago I thought, "what the heck" and it worked. The butter knife was something I read on a forum someplace. A guy named Mark Garrity said that was a tool he used, so after rooting around and trying several (don't tell my wife) I found an old one that worked. If I don't use the press to put the squeeze on it, then I use my thumbs, a lot. If I use the press, the detailing's easier (you can see your lines).

I'm no holster expert by any stretch, but I do like to try different things to see what outcome I get. I don't post the disasters--and there have been more than a few!

[Rhome]

Absolutly beautiful Bruce !!

[WaG35]

That's nice Bruce. Glocks are way more about function than form. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan, but they are not show pieces. It looks good though. I got bored and did yet anothe holster for my 23 my everyday carry yesterday.