SouthernCross Report post Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) The type of construction of this holster - what is it called? It looks simpler to make than the typical double layer holster construction. What would be the disadvantages of this type of construction? Edited September 7, 2017 by SouthernCross Add picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoodysWorkshop Report post Posted September 7, 2017 Might want to post the pic directly here. I won't pay photo bucket a penny to view photo's they post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCross Report post Posted September 7, 2017 1 minute ago, WoodysWorkshop said: Might want to post the pic directly here. I won't pay photo bucket a penny to view photo's they post. Done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, SouthernCross said: The type of construction of this holster - what is it called? It looks simpler to make than the typical double layer holster construction. What would be the disadvantages of this type of construction? Biggest disadvantage is over time the single layer wings will get floppy ane sloppy, . . . not hold the gun up like it should. AND, . . . there really is no ADVANTAGE to it other than having saved a few square inches of leather, . . . that would probably not be used anyway, . . . just because of the way it is cut. I would not make one like that for myself, . . . and a REALLY would not make one for a customer. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCross Report post Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks, Dwight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 I can see where it would work with something like an LCP or Kel-tec, but not for something larger/heavier. If the back piece was thick enough, it wouldn't get that floppy, but then if you were going to go that thick, why not just do the two full size layers? I did make an OWB for my LCP, just because I could, but I'll never use it. If I'm going to carry OWB, I'll carry something more substantial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted September 9, 2017 Better suited to IWB than OWB. But I don't make my IWB holsters like that either. It's kind of like a hybrid, but more work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 9, 2017 Not to be a critical snob but thread is way small for the holes which look like they were drilled out or punched single layer like as said before would not be coming off of my bench unless it's IWB small of back, period... floppy holsters lead to possible disaster. That one is unsafe in my opinion get it wet and its a done deal... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Report post Posted January 5, 2018 I believe this is called a pancake style holster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Carson said: I believe this is called a pancake style holster No, no it's not. A pancake is going to be 2 layers for the entire holster, not just the holster pocket. It adds considerable stiffness to the holster, which this one will lack. It's someone trying to "improve" on a pancake and answering a question no one really asks. This is a pancake, flat back pancake to be exact. The difference is in how much leather is used, and how it's used. The holster above puts the grain side to the gun, which could be done by making a lined holster but it takes more time and effort. And the above is also pointless because the outside leather is flesh in anyway, so what's the point? Meaning it's only "lined" on one side, not both. It just looks like it's lined. Edited January 5, 2018 by chiefjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
