Some recent holsters

[Regis]

Here are a couple pictures of recent holsters. I made one in a more western style where there is a large peice of leather folded over the back. With that, there is a rather large area of flesh-side and I don't know if I should treat/finish it in some way. 2nd picture shows the back of the holster. What should I put on it if anything?

Here is the back I was asking about.

Thanks,

Regis

[TracyMoss]

where do you get your dummy pistols?

[Regis]

Tracy,

There has been a number of posts for blue & red guns. I got 2 from theshootersbbox.com and 2 from eletetacticalsources.com. That's all I have for now.

[Randyc]

Regis

I would either dye the back of your western holster brown or use Fieblings TanKote which will darken the natural color a bit, but leave a protective coating. I like your holster designs.

BTW, I ordered 5 Blueguns from the Shooters Box 2 weeks ago. They haven't been delivered yet. Should I be concerned or am I being my normal impatient self?

Randy

[WaG35]

I bought a couple from the shooters Box and had no issues at all. Did they give you a tracking #? 2 weeks is a little long.

[Regis]

Randy,

Thanks. When I ordered, I asked if they were in stock. One was (1911) and I got it in about 2 weeks. The other needed back-ordered and took about 6-8 weeks (H&K P2000).

I'd suggest just giving them a call.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

I like botach.com . They are quick to ship and usually pretty fair on their prices.

[Jordan]

Mirage Technologies out of Fl. decent price and most are available in black if you don't like the blue so much.http://www.miragetechnologies.net/ I have had a little trouble finding the web site sometimes, it does'nt show up in searches.

[Art]

Hi Regis,

Sand the back a little (only if it's raggy) and then Use Gum Tragacanth. You can get it from the tanner that way (HO is called "Moss Back" and W&C is called "Gummed Back") for a little extra.

Art

Here are a couple pictures of recent holsters. I made one in a more western style where there is a large peice of leather folded over the back. With that, there is a rather large area of flesh-side and I don't know if I should treat/finish it in some way. 2nd picture shows the back of the holster. What should I put on it if anything?

Here is the back I was asking about.

Thanks,

Regis

[Regis]

Thanks Art. I didn't know about ordering like that. Just got a W&C side in too. Next time!

Edited February 6, 2008 by Regis

[fishguy]

While we are on the topic of dummy guns, if you can only afford to order 2-3, which models would you reccomend?

[Drac]

While we are on the topic of dummy guns, if you can only afford to order 2-3, which models would you reccomend?

I've been thinking that one over meself. I'm thinking of going with a beretta 92F/96 (standard military and police issue), colt 1911 (most peeps are big fans of this one) and 1 or 2 of the glocks ((ugh!) for popularity).

[TracyMoss]

I would have to second that motion. Definitely get the 1911.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

If you're talking about blue guns, I would say the Springfield 5" 1911a1 C&L, the Glock 17, and the Springfield XD9. They are some of the most popular models, and they can also be used to make holsters for the smaller versions of the same gun if you are familiar with the other guns' dimensions.

[rdb]

Feibings makes a Suede and Roughout Dye

The only place I've seen it is at ZacK Whites. but they only stock the Black, Red, Green, and Blue.

Google Feibings if those aren't what you want

[K-Man]

If you're talking about blue guns, I would say the Springfield 5" 1911a1 C&L, the Glock 17, and the Springfield XD9. They are some of the most popular models, and they can also be used to make holsters for the smaller versions of the same gun if you are familiar with the other guns' dimensions.

It depends on the style of holster you're making.

As to what's available in a dummy gun version, my experience has been that the Springfield XD's, the SIG's, and the 1911's are generally the most popular.