My Latest project a Ruger P89 DC Holster

[jt1]

Jordon,

That is a good looking, original design, and should be very nice once you get done fine tuning it. Looks like you put a lot of thought into it. Thanks for the photo layout, it does help us new guys.

[Jordan]

Didn't know if the pattern pics would help much but, thought I would post them to kinda show how I ended up with the piece of leather cut that way. A side note, my 1st one ended up an inch to short on the left side belt slot area so I had to re-work the pattern from the centerline to the left as looking at the picture. Guess the ruger was alot thicker than I realized and needed the extra inch just to get everything lined up after folding it over the pistol. Might be able to use the shorter one on another smaller pistol. Most of the leather I am using is scrap from the bin at the local tandy shop so my learning curve mistakes are not too costly. By the time I start using the real good stuff I hope to be alot better at avoiding errors. My wife calls them brain farts, I call them temporary lapses in spatial reality.LOL...Jordan

[Randyc]

Jordan

That one should be another "Jordan's Holsters" winner. Post some photos when you've finished it.

Randy

[Jordan]

Well it's been a few days and I decided to play around with the one I cut too small, turns out a Springfield Armory 45 will fit but without the sweat shield, here is a few photos of what I have so far, I think it will turn out ok. I have decided I am going to finish it with fiebings (sp) british tan and black edges but the best laid plans of mice and men will dictate the outcome. Jordan

[WaG35]

that looks very nice Jordan. Just curious, what did you use as a template for doing your stitch grooving? That couldn't have been free hand was it?

[Jordan]

Measured in from the edge till it looked about right, 1/4" then scribed a fine line and freehanded over it with one of those tandy groover tools. I did use a straightedge for some of it though. Unfortunately I will be catching the edge of the belt loop piece on the backside when I stitch it together

Edited February 4, 2008 by Jordan

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

So when are we gonna see pics of the finished holsters? You're killin' us here.........

[Jordan]

Screwed the proverbial pooch with this one, To much foot pressure caused the holster to slip sideways a bit, the stitching really got away from me. Anyway here is what I just finished messing up. Lost the stamping also. It is still wet and I moulded it using mostly my thumbs. I am going to soak them in the hot tub and not try to do so much on the next one lucky this is practice. LOL Jordan

[rdb]

If you don't want to sell it..just give it to me..i'll fit my Ruger right fine...lol

[Randyc]

Jordan

Aside from your stitching mishap, your holster looks pretty good to me. In boot school, Carl Chappell gave me the following advise.

"If ya screw up, make it looked like you planned it that way".

I've ended up dyeing quite a few projects black because of my stitching screwups.

Good luck on your P89 Holster.

Randy