Stewart Report post Posted February 20, 2016 There is a lot of missteps here. Than who will see it being worn ? 38 undercover Charter arms. I needed one that's not made of webbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted February 20, 2016 Well done, Stewart. I like the holster, and also your angle on holsters! Sometimes leather folks forget that even though we like the leather to be 'purdy', that is NOT the point. Some will say the point is the $600 - 1500 gun IN the holster, but that's not the point either. Personally, I'd have to look that one up.. don't think I've ever had one in my hand. How close are they to the bulldog? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted February 20, 2016 Thank you JL, Never handled the Bulldog. This revolver fits my hands perfect, Balanced feel. I have to look at your site again. That's the style of holster I wanted. Not a Pancake. I have the belt loop tilled . Want to wear on left side. Took a Photo and recreated. This is what I wear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted February 20, 2016 I like both holsters, the basketweave on the second one looks great. The scar in the leather might be an issue for some and it does detract a bit from the basketweave but I think it's a great use of a piece of leather that otherwise might have ended up in the garbage. Nice job. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted February 20, 2016 Thank You Stu. The backpocket is mine also. The 38 fits back pocket also and draws the revolver out with out the holster. Fits well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted February 20, 2016 The one thing that jumps out at me is your stitch line. The inner one that is. Remember that in holsters for revolvers, the gun ultimately seats on (1) the trigger guard, or (2) the front of the frame, or (3) sometimes, a combination of the two. Your stitch line doesn't seem to follow the outline of the gun to the degree that would help seat the gun firmly, retain it in the proper location, and make the stitching more pleasing to the eye. A suggestion of mine would be for you to take a peak a Al Stohlman's book 'How To Make Holsters'. Every holster maker I know has a copy of it. Mine is well worn but was printed in the 1950s. It was obviously authored some time ago, and though it might appear to be dated, it contains a lot of very good info including a method of drawing your own patterns. With the info included it could help locate and draw that stitching line and save you some stitching, and a bit of leather also. Otherwise you really show that you are interested in leather work and are doing a pretty damned decent job. Keep it up. mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted February 21, 2016 Mike,Thank you for your suggestions and information.. The book will be bought. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toney Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
