First holster for 2018

[Peter Darby]

I finished this holster for a friend.  One piece of leather and can be worn either left or right side.  I used 6 ounce leather since he didn't want it to thick.   It does a fine job of retaining the holster when worn on your side, but is easily drawn.  I could be wrong but I feel like the secret to a good fit on a one piece holster is the gusset.  Thin at the bottom and thicker at the top where the trigger guard butts up against it.  

[bikermutt07]

Good job. I sure would like one of those kimbers. 

[toe2short]

Looks great, what kind of belt loop did you put on it?

Jim

[JPWilk]

Looks good!  My only fear would be the trigger catching on something being exposed like that.. But aside from that it looks slick.

[Dun]

3 hours ago, JPWilk said:

Looks good!  My only fear would be the trigger catching on something being exposed like that.. But aside from that it looks slick.

agreed, very pretty and nice while the leather is still stiff, but when it breaks in from use and hand oil that bit of leather can curl in towards the trigger. I remember some pictures of a well aged holster that blew the back pocket(only luckily) off a pair pants when the owner went to sit in a car.

[Deemer]

That looks awesome with the grip and the stainless. I'm intrigued by the exposed trigger: I love the look, but in that edgy/dangerous sort of way. Not sure it would be for me.

 

[Peter Darby]

On ‎1‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 7:06 PM, Deemer said:

That looks awesome with the grip and the stainless. I'm intrigued by the exposed trigger: I love the look, but in that edgy/dangerous sort of way. Not sure it would be for me.

 

I am glad you like the look.  I doubt if any holster is perfect for everyone.  This one was based on Al Stohlman's designs in his holster book.  A minimalist design but adequate.  The gun is held tightly but comes into your hand easily.   The trigger guard is enclosed but the design is such that the leather can not come in contact with the trigger itself.  The one element of potential concern is that you can touch the trigger as you draw the revolver.   However actually sticking your finger far enough into the guard as you draw to trigger an accidental discharge cannot be done inadvertently.   If you have a small revolver and an adequate piece of leather, make one and try it out.

[Double Daddy]

Great job!...a real utilitarian, minimalist approach.

I'm with Mutt about the Kimber revolver...I've been doing some serious lusticatin' ever'time I handle one or even see a picture. I'll have one eventually but my kids keep insisting that they have to eat, new shoes, etc...and the wife wants money for the power bill and other "necessities"...no money left for things I need.