Kel-Tec PF-9 IWB Holster Done!

[gavingear]

A couple days back I posted a thread asking for a critique of a design I've been working on for an "Inside the waistband" holster for my Kel-Tec PF-9:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=6957

Well, I've modified the design based on the feedback, and have completed my 1st IWB holster, here are some pics:

Front:

Back:

Back:

Stitching closeup:

Packing, side view:

Packing, rear view:

Updated pattern:

And here are all of the photos, you can get the full size pattern here:

http://flickr.com/photos/60238607@N00/sets...57611563023014/

So far, it seems to pack real nice, and I can reach around the grip for a smooth draw. Thanks everyone!

[Shorts]

Ya done good

What weight leather did you use?

[Peterk]

Looks clean; I like it.

If you don't mind, what did you use to attach the loops to the holster? I've only used snaps before.

Thanks. Happy Holidays.

[MADMAX22]

Good job on the final holster design.

How do you like that style of IWB holster?

[gavingear]

Good job on the final holster design.

How do you like that style of IWB holster?

To answer a couple of questions:

1. Weight of leather: I used 6-7oz, seems like a good thickness

2. To attach the loops I used aluminum rivets, that seemed to work well. The snap part on the end of the loop is a normal 2 piece snap that rivets to itself

3. This style of IWB seems to work well. With widely spaced loops it's stable for a reliable draw, and the flap that covers the back of the slide is an added level of comfort

Thanks for the compliments! While not a totally unique design (some have commented on similar products) I'm happy with the result.

[Dynamik1]

you can get the full size pattern here:

http://flickr.com/photos/60238607@N00/sets...57611563023014/

Hey, nice holster! I too have a PF-9 and prefer IWB carry, but I prefer a belt clip.

Thanks for providing the pattern. It looks like a CAD drawing - was it done with GoogleSketch?

Any chance you would share the electronc file so I can use it as a baseline for sketching up an IWB with beltclip for my PF-9?

[gavingear]

Hey, nice holster! I too have a PF-9 and prefer IWB carry, but I prefer a belt clip.

Thanks for providing the pattern. It looks like a CAD drawing - was it done with GoogleSketch?

Any chance you would share the electronc file so I can use it as a baseline for sketching up an IWB with beltclip for my PF-9?

Actually, I just did that in photoshop. I can upload the .psd file if that's helpful (I'll be back home some time this weekend).

[Dynamik1]

I can upload the .psd file if that's helpful.

Gavin,

Actually that would be great - I think I can import a .psd and retain the dimensional data with Google SketchUp.

Greatly appreciated!

-Scott

[JRB]

2. To attach the loops I used aluminum rivets, that seemed to work well. The snap part on the end of the loop is a normal 2 piece snap that rivets to itself

Can you explain the attachment of the loops in more detail? I'm working on my 1st IWB and can't picture a good way to attach the loops at or near the same spot I have the snaps.

[dickf]

Looks really great. I also use Photoshop to mock up my patterns. I have actually developed a little system that is working nicely. I scan the pistol into Photoshop and cut it out with the pen tool. After I have the pistol on it's own layer, I throw in a 1.75" black strip all the way across the canvas to act as a belt. Then, I can cant the pistol by selecting the pistol layer and apple+T it to my liking. I usually adjust it's opacity to ~25% and print it out. I can then pencil a pattern over top of a life-size image of the pistol and a belt. I scan it back in and clean the pencil up with the pen tool on a new layer (round out the curves and put more thought into cutting the pattern in leather (i.e. eliminating any hard to get to spots)), then print 1 last time. Cut it out of the paper, and trace the pattern on the leather. Viola - a printable pattern. I keep the pattern itself on it's own layer, so in my psd, I have the pistol and have multiple pattern layers, so I can just switch them on and off depending on what pattern I want to work with/print.

Sorry for the long winded post.