First holster attempt

[ToddMaine]

On 3/24/2017 at 10:49 PM, JLSleather said:

Not sure -- wondering if the loops aint a bit far out.  COULD be that when it breaks in a bit, the holster may be a bit "tippy" due to the narrow sides?  Maybe be okay if it's tight up against the belt?

 

After wearing it for a while I see what you mean. Im going to try a diffrent style here shortly.

[chasman52]

Wow , I like the workmanship you put into it a lot.

You might be able to use a stiffer/thicker leather on the back to help with the fit. I like the molding. Not too much , not too little.

Post up the next one when you figure out what style it will be.

[OLDNSLOW]

I was sort of thinking along the lines of JLS but different, I was thinking it was setting a little to high and would cause it to tip,  Not sure how did feel after wearing it?

[malabar]

Todd,

The worksmanship, fit, and finish are first rate.  You're obviously a skilled leathersmith. 

But making really functional holsters can be uniquely demanding, especially for smaller, heavier pistols.

The high-ride of the holster is very much in line with my own preference, and much the better for concealment, but I would be concerned that the wide "wings," coupled with the small amount of holster body below the belt line and the weight above the belt line  will cause the holster to sag away from the body in time.

There are a number of ways to counter this. You can make the wings shorter or wider, which will make the holster stiffer and less prone to flexing.  You also can add to the depth of the holster below the belt line, to make it less prone to twisting away from the body.

A really stiff might prevent the problems, but you can't count on clients having one.

That is one beautiful holster.

[ToddMaine]

Thanks all. I have made an other one that i will post up.

[Sofaspud]

Not going to critique the function, I tried to make a similair design and it did not work well for me.  It also was not nearly as beutiful.  Your craftsmanship is very good. 

[ToddMaine]

 

Not going to critique the function, I tried to make a similair design and it did not work well for me.  It also was not nearly as beutiful.  Your craftsmanship is very good. 

Thanks!!