Boriqua Posted August 26, 2016 Report Posted August 26, 2016 I really like doing Revo holsters but dont get enough custom orders for them to make me happy so I want to try and just make some and see if they sell. Question is .. what molds? I was thinking I cant go wrong with a 686 in 4 inch or/ and a gp100 in 4 inch if such molds exist but I really dont have a clue. Any suggestions. I want to do some fancified stuff ... dont know what that is yet but I have been pretty successful with the 1911's in various lengths but I would like to make some new offerings. I have however been terribly unsuccessful with glocks. I just think there are to many companies already supplying holsters for them and I am speculating but I think glock guys are kydex. ... Or maybe my glock holsters SUCK! As always .. thank you all so much for your kind help. alex Quote
bikermutt07 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Posted August 26, 2016 I really liked my gp100, but I bet you will outsell them by a landslide with the 686. It's everyone's favorite. It's been made forever, shoots like a dream, everyone's grandpa had one, etc.etc.etc. The sp100 maybe more popular than the gp100, and I would bet the Lcr versions would sell well. Snub nose Taurus seem to have a big following too. Just my thoughts. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Boriqua Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Posted August 26, 2016 I do well with the Sp101 and cant wait to see Jeff's pattern to see if there is anything I need to incorporate into my existing pattern. Its the only revolver mold I have though. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 26, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted August 26, 2016 If ya "do well' with what yer doin, then I wouldn't bother with what that bald guy says He's right ↑ that 686 is a goody. If yer only gittin one, I'd go for the 6" model. More Colt Pythons out there than ya might think, too. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members CaptQuirk Posted August 26, 2016 Members Report Posted August 26, 2016 Just finished my 3rd Taurus Judge in a month or so. .45LC with 2" barrel. Quote
Boriqua Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Posted August 26, 2016 If ya "do well' with what yer doin, then I wouldn't bother with what that bald guy says He's right ↑ that 686 is a goody. If yer only gittin one, I'd go for the 6" model. More Colt Pythons out there than ya might think, too. yea but like i said . I am just a hobby guy who happens to sell a few things. Perhaps its stupid but there is a certain comforting validation when someone reaches into their pocket and spends money on one of your creations and If I dont sell stuff I dont have money to make new stuff.. I have the Sp101 w 3in barrel mold and if I put up a holster its gone in under 2 weeks but... its not a large enough canvass for my machinations. So like the western 1911 rig I made I am willing to make some cool revo holsters and let them sit waiting for the right buyer so long as I am having fun. I have to check but it would be cool if I could use the 6" 686 to make 4 inch holsters as well. Works ok when I use my commander to make defenders.. Just finished my 3rd Taurus Judge in a month or so. .45LC with 2" barrel. I have been asked before to do holsters for the judge and never took the jobs on. Is the 2" the hot version. I thought they made far larger ones. Quote
Members CaptQuirk Posted August 27, 2016 Members Report Posted August 27, 2016 The one guy I made 2 holsters for, has a 2" and a much longer model, maybe 9"? He has a buddy that also has the 2" model. As far as how hot they are? No real clue, but there have been several sold by the pawn shop I frequent. I would ask your local gunshops what they are selling the most. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Posted August 27, 2016 That's a great idea,quirk. If you are thinking western rigs, the reason I like the gp100 is because it resembles the old six shooters. Nothing wrong with being bald, Jeff. Just means I have a big brain. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members rustythread Posted August 27, 2016 Members Report Posted August 27, 2016 Check out the smith & Wesson forum, the colt forum, and whatever other brand-specific fora there aree, and see what sidearms are the most frequent subjects of 'Where can I get a holster for...". On the S&W forum, there is a specific and very active subforum for gunleather. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 27, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted August 27, 2016 AND, I guess i should get the 29 / 629 mold as well.. third request for that in about a month n change... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
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