Members SouthernCross Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) So, if I want to get really good at holster making, well, I've got to start making holsters. I want to start by making some holsters and trying to sell them on a couple of gun forums that I'm a member of. What gun(s) do you guys build the most holsters for? If I've got to buy a blue gun or two I may as well get some of the most popular ones....probably no need to get something obscure and obsolete. I'm thinking 1911, Glock 19 or 26, and S&W J-frame snubby. Also, what style holster is your most popular? I personally like avenger-style holsters, but I believe I'm in the minority and most folks want IWB holsters these days. That's just my perception, though. What do you guys sell the most of. Edited September 13, 2017 by SouthernCross Quote
Members TacticallySharp Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) My most popular one is the G19, followed by the 1911, and the hammerless SW J frame. Starting the get the G42 and42 lately. Both IWB pouches and OWB pancakes. Edited September 13, 2017 by TacticallySharp Quote George Tactically Sharp, Inc. Hialeah, Florida tacticallysharp.com "time only is forever"
Members CaptQuirk Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 I don't know where you are, but here in Georgia, folks like to hunt hogs with their pistols. Usually a Ruger SBH with a scope. Second most requested for me, is for a S.A. .45. I have done both Western Full Skirt and regular Belt versions for the .45. Quote
alpha2 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Posted September 13, 2017 Glock 19 and 1911, which both can come with or without a luggage rack. Keep that in mind. The rail will affect the fit of the holster. One without a rail will likely fit a holster made for a rail, but not the other way around. I have a 19 I can use for a mold, but it's a gen 2, no rail. My 1911 also doesn't have a rail, so again, somewhat limiting. It's also a Commander length slide. I guess I need to buy more Glocks and 1911s... Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members SouthernCross Posted September 13, 2017 Author Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 I already have a hammerless J-frame 642, so maybe I'll start with that. I also have a Single Six that I've made a shoulder holster for - maybe I can fancy it up a bit and capitalize on that. There are SO many guns and SO many combinations of holsters available that it would almost seem like one would have to specialize in a limited few or else go broke buying blue guns and trying to accommodate all the possible combinations. Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 I'm not sure if this happens to others but I find that I tend to build holsters for guns in phases. It also applies to tooling and colors. My guess is that it's because that's what people see and then they want something similar. For instance, you built a black 1911 holster and it gets shown on a 1911 forum then you get a bunch of orders for black 1911 holsters. Build a Hi Power holster and then you have a run of them for a while, and so forth. Mostly I get orders for 1911's, Glock 17's and 19's and SAA western rigs. I haven't had any orders for 1911's with a rail and I don't mind using a longer gun/mold to make a holster for a shorter version of the same gun. That being the case, if I was just getting started I'd get a 5" 1911 mold, a G17 mold and I'be get an Uberti SAA clone or newer model Ruger Vaquero. Sure, you could get a mold for the SAA, but why not just have one instead ! That's my 2 cents. All the best, Josh Quote
Members CaptQuirk Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 "So many guns". You aren't kidding. That is why I prefer working with local folks. I use their pistol to make the patter and get measurements, and even mold with. I cut them a deal on the price, because I don't have to buy the mold. Quote
Members CaptQuirk Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 @Josh Ashman- I had a request to do a holster for a 1911 w/rail not long ago. I have the mold with the same BBL, but no rail. To make it more interesting, it was also my first Mexican Loop holster. I used my mold to do the pattern, and had to have the customer bring in his pistol for a test fit before sewing it up. I ended up having to add a welt, but it did work out. Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 Just now, CaptQuirk said: @Josh Ashman- I had a request to do a holster for a 1911 w/rail not long ago. I have the mold with the same BBL, but no rail. To make it more interesting, it was also my first Mexican Loop holster. I used my mold to do the pattern, and had to have the customer bring in his pistol for a test fit before sewing it up. I ended up having to add a welt, but it did work out. Nice! Good job working around an issue! Quote
Members CaptQuirk Posted September 13, 2017 Members Report Posted September 13, 2017 @Josh Ashman- Working around issues is a daily operating procedure Quote
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