holsters One of my most recent holsters

[SwordslingerCustomHolsters]

Hello everyone! This is my first post. Glad to be here. Here is one of my most recent holsters. All hand stitched and lined with premium cowhide. With Louisiana alligator inlay.

 

Thank you,

MD

[3DReefer]

Am I the only one that is completely distracted by the fact that the hammers are both pulled back in these pics?

[Treed]

called cocked and locked..... Only way to carry a 1911

[garypl]

MD - those look great!  What type/weight leather did you use?

I agree, cocked and locked is the best way to carry a 1911.

Gary

[3DReefer]

3 minutes ago, Treed said:

called cocked and locked..... Only way to carry a 1911

Not really. hammer pull should be part of your draw muscle memory. Cocked and Locked is one of the biggest reasons for accidently holstered fires of hammer inclusive pistols and becoming considered very irresponsible in the carry community. 

[garypl]

Just now, 3DReefer said:

Not really. hammer pull should be part of your draw muscle memory. Cocked and Locked is one of the biggest reasons for accidently holstered fires of hammer inclusive pistols and becoming considered very irresponsible in the carry community. 

I respectfully disagree - I think lack of practice and carelessness by the person are the biggest causes for AD’s.  Been carrying/using 1911’s for over 40 years with no AD’s.  

That is why I normally recommend to new or casual shooters to use a DA revolver unless they plan to practice regularly and become proficient with a semiauto.  Everyone should do what they feel comfortable with, but safety should always be number one priority regardless of type of firearm being used!

Gary

[SwordslingerCustomHolsters]

56 minutes ago, 3DReefer said:

Am I the only one that is completely distracted by the fact that the hammers are both pulled back in these pics?

Only way to carry a 1911 in my opinion. One less thing to do if you have to use it. Also, that is what the safety is for.

[SwordslingerCustomHolsters]

44 minutes ago, garypl said:

MD - those look great!  What type/weight leather did you use?

I agree, cocked and locked is the best way to carry a 1911.

Gary

Thank you very much! I appreciate it!  I use 5-6 oz for front and back of holster, and then the liner is 2-3 oz cowhide. I cut the liner back around the belt loops though.

[garypl]

20 minutes ago, SwordslingerCustomHolsters said:

Thank you very much! I appreciate it!  I use 5-6 oz for front and back of holster, and then the liner is 2-3 oz cowhide. I cut the liner back around the belt loops though.

Thanks MD - now that you mention it, I don’t see any belt loops - did you cut them after you took the picture?

Not sure I understand how you cut the liner - do you have any pics?

Thanks again for posting!

Gary

[SwordslingerCustomHolsters]

1 hour ago, garypl said:

Thanks MD - now that you mention it, I don’t see any belt loops - did you cut them after you took the picture?

Not sure I understand how you cut the liner - do you have any pics?

Thanks again for posting!

Gary

They are called hidden belt loops. Cut in the back before glueing a d stitching. The liner is cut back before gluing that way it doesn't go all the way to the edge. Allowing the leather to bend easier around the body.

I appreciate the comments!