Which Revolver molds?

[Boriqua]

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

[bikermutt07]

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.

[Boriqua]

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.

[JLSleather]

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.

 

[CaptQuirk]

Just finished my 3rd Taurus Judge in a month or so. .45LC with 2" barrel.

[Boriqua]

 

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.

[CaptQuirk]

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.

[bikermutt07]

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.

[rustythread]

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.

[JLSleather]

AND, I guess i should get the 29 / 629 mold as well.. third request for that in about a month n change...