Hidden loop holsters

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Hi folks. I don't see too many holsters posted here so I thought I would throw these on just for the heck of it. They aren't anything special, just tomorrow's shipment. Any critiques are welcome, as I realize there is still lots of room for improvement. One is for a Glock 19, and the other is for a Springfield XD45 Compact. Sorry about the quality of the photos, but I'm not much of a photographer.

[WaG35]

Man your holsters are beautiful. I keep trying but I have yet to make anything that nice.

[Regis]

Really good looking holsters. What weight leather are you using and is it same for all the parts (body, stiffener, loops)?

Thanks for the good photo's.

[Hidemechanic]

What's to critique man, you got it. Nice concept with the hiddle loop. Seriously nice mold work. Is that all by hand with tools(rub stick type?) or did you do a vacuum or air bag to do your molding? I haven't mentioned it with others cause it's kind of a personal preference thing but I'd like to see more deaper or detailed molding as you have done. Of course a guy has to make sure he can still get his pistol out, don't want too much molding in the wrong place that it locks the piece in the holster.

If you want to see more holsters go to the gun and holster section after the saddle section before the motorcycles there's more there. Thanks for sharing. GH

[Jordan]

Very well done, I am currently working on one kinda like those for a Ruger P89 and will post it in a few days even if it turns out like crap.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments, but I assure you there is still plenty of room for improvement.

To answer your question, Regis, both of these holsters were constructed from 8/9 oz. grade "b" Herman Oak steer hide, for the main body and the throat piece. These particular holsters also have a steel re-inforced throat, as per customer's request.

Hidemechanic, I use a modified shop press to bring out the initial shape, then I do the rest by hand. The tools I use most often include a bone folder, the round end of a dye holder from a very old tap and dye set, a piece of white-tail antler, and a stylus like the kind you trace patterns onto leather with. It's pretty difficult getting this much detail out of the 8/9 oz. leather, and I must admit that I have been considering switching weights and possibly brands.

WaG35 and Jordan, I know what it's like starting out with this style of holster. Expect to waste a lot of money figuring it out! Every time I start feeling pretty good about my leather work, I just look at the garbage bag full of mistakes and that puts my ego in check for a while. Last night I was over at my parents' house for dinner, and my mom surprised me with a couple holsters and a mag holder I made like nine years ago. Now that was embarrassing........ I think they were my fourth and fifth holsters or something like that.You won't find any pictures of those on here!