Members Scootch Posted May 12, 2020 Members Report Posted May 12, 2020 I'm finishing up an avenger style holster that is lined. To this point the only holsters I've made have been unlined. It wasn't a whole lot more work and I think it's worth the effort. This holster I used 4/5 oz Herman oak for the liner and outer shell. The way the inside formed to the pistol is really nice. I have a few older lined holsters that were purchase, one has a pig skin liner and the other suede. This Herman oak liner is much nicer than the pig and suede in my opinion. What would you recommend for a fully tooled and lined holster... 8/9 for the outer to allow for deeper tooling and 3/4 for the liner? I haven't tried tooling the 4/5 oz leather. The lightest leather I've tooled has been an 8/9 oz. Thanks, Scootch Quote
Members AzShooter Posted May 12, 2020 Members Report Posted May 12, 2020 I'd go with the 8 - 9 for the outer. It will be stiff enough for good support of the gun . I need a real heavy duty holster for a gun and I'm using 8/9 for the liner as well. The gun is quite large and softer leather just doesn't work for it. I'll post a picture when I'm finished. Quote
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