Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 18, 2016 I haven't posted anything for a while so I decided I'd better share something. Here is a little holster I worked up for a Colt Cobra. I was very happy with how it turned out. Leather is 8 oz HO, finish is tan Fiebings a light coat of NF then Fiebings Highlighter and a top coat of M&G cut 50/50 with water. Thanks for looking. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supercub Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Beauty! Looks a lot like your previous paddle holster. I like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickHodges Report post Posted April 18, 2016 That is absolutely first rate.....not to sure about the pink camo on a handgun, but love the holster. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Supercub, you are correct about this being similar to that paddle holster. A guy had seen it and wanted to cover the hammer a little more and have a belt loop instead of the paddle so I made the few minor changes. Glad you like it! Rick, glad you like the holster. I understand opinions varying on the pink camo Colt but it's my wife's and she loves it. FYI, the finish was completely gone to include a homemade name engraved on the frame before it was turned pink camo. Thanks for the feedback gents and have a great day! Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Man, I like that a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dakotawolf Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Looks fantastic! I've been looking for finish washers and especially the black Allen screws. Would you mind sharing the name of your source? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks Devil Dog & Dakota! The washers and screws came from McMaster Carr. Look in the "hex cap screws" for the screws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve75 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Nicely executed, Josh. That is an interesting design. Where did you get the inspiration for the design? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Steve, A while back a guy asked me to make him a J frame holster similar to an old Don Hume holster he had. It was an all leather paddle holster with an open main seam held together by a single tension screw. I modified that a little and came up with this; Fast forward to now and another guy asks for a Cobra holster similar to the J frame paddle except raise the front of the holster to cover the hammer better so it's less likely to snag onto stuff and he wants a sewn belt loop. I was looking over my first pattern trying to figure out how to make a sewn belt loop right and decided on the tunnel. Once I had that in mind it seemed only right to make the front reinforcement and back T nut cover/belt tunnel all one piece and reinforce around the top as well. so, Don Hume, customer input and drawing on a previous design I'd come up with. Glad you like the holster! FYI, the customer loves it, which is always a good thing! Thanks and have a great day! Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 19, 2016 I looked around on the internet for a minute and found a picture of the Don Hume holster. It was a righty version of this one. In my experience a lot of retired police officers have a fondness for this type of holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve75 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Thank you Josh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Bear Haraldsson Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Josh, That is some top shelf work, truly. Both of those are some squeaky clean holsters. By chance, would you have pictures of the old paddle holster? I don't know why, but I have been on a paddle kick here lately and I am trying to soak up as many ideas as I can before I start tinkering. Red Bear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supercub Report post Posted April 19, 2016 I'm pretty sure the holster three posts up is a paddle. It looks like a sewn down loop, but I believe it is a paddle. It's the one I was referring to in my post. If I get another paddle order, I'm gonna try something similar. Again, first rate work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Hey! That does NOT seriously "suck"! I'm jus playin'... looks great as usual! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks again everybody! Red Bear, it's posted, check out 2 posts above yours. Have a great day everybody! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Bear Haraldsson Report post Posted April 20, 2016 What are you using for a stiffener in it, kydex? I used Kydex for a gun/guitar case that I made and I am right impressed with the stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 20, 2016 No stiffener on mine Red Bear. The Don Hume was built similar to this with an all leather paddle. All the best, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Bear Haraldsson Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Ah, I see what you did there. Much obliged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve75 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Seems like this was at one point a fairly popular holster. I found the Don Hume H702 listed on ebay. They made it for revolvers with 2" and 4" barrels for the J, K, L, and N frame revolvers. Most had a retention strap attached with snaps on both ends making it removable. Being a revolver fan I think I will attempt making on for my .357. Thanks again for sharing the inspiration for your holster, Josh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 27, 2016 You are very welcome Steve. Good luck on your .357 holster! Post some pics when you get it all done up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
