Holster with elephant finish

[mliebs8]

I've been experimenting with elephant and just finished this IWB holster for a Glock G26/27. The back is Hermann Oak 7/8 and the front in Hermann Oak 6/7 covered in elephant, the straps are also lined with Hermann Oak. I'd like to get some opinions on the finish, is it too much elephant? My photography leaves alot to be desired

Edited January 3, 2009 by mliebs8

[Randyc]

Mike

Let me be the first to say, nice job!

What type of glue or cement are you using to attach your elephant?

Randy

[mliebs8]

Thanks for the compliments Randy, I use Barge to glue everything. I put a coat on one piece and then join them together for a second and then take them apart and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then I put a thin coat on each piece again and let it set for about a minute or so and then put them together and then clamp it overnight. I've been 2 coating everything lately and it seems to bond real well.

[MADMAX22]

I think it looks really good. Not too much elephant for sure. The only thing is how thick is that guy. I know that when you get into IWB that sometimes its nice to not get too thick when you add up all your layers. Ofcourse that thing should last near forever.

Good job IMHO

[WaG35]

Nice job. Just curious, what weight is the elephant, I mean how much thickness does it add? Also where do you get it?

Edited January 4, 2009 by WaG35

[mliebs8]

The elephant is about 3-4 oz, at least that would be my guess and I purchased it from Springfield leather. The holster turned out a little thicker than I wanted, when I do it again I'll put 5-6 leather on the front and it should be pretty nice. The front moulded nice and hard so it should help with reholstering. I'm definately going to make one for my own personal use with my Kimber Ultra Carry.

[MADMAX22]

Are those some kind of kydex clip under the straps or is that leather. Thanks

[mliebs8]

It's leather, the straps are actually 3 pieces.

[MADMAX22]

OK gotcha, thanks, you did a really good job on your edges.

[Peterk]

Yeah good job on your edges. What was your process to burnish the edges? I typically hand burnish and then apply edge kote, but never seem to be able to get rid of all signs of the seam...

[mliebs8]

For the edges on the holster that are glued together I hit those with a belt sander and then touch up the areas I couldn't get with a dremel tool. I actually have several steps I take for the edges and I use different things for different parts of the holster.