Members YinTx Posted July 10, 2021 Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 Been thinking on this one for years, and finally got around to putting it together. First version was too big, second version was a bit too snug! (you can see the slight bump on the end from the barrel sight) But that being said, the hand cannon thocks into place and stays very solid, won't fall out even upside down with shaking. Not sure if that is the intent? Any holster makers let me know! I debated putting this in the "critique my work" section, so if you can, give me some pointers! How do you decide when to put in a welt? Also, must say toe plugs are sure a challenge. Kudos to those that do them well. These are the only two I have ever done, and lets just say I need some more practice. YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members kiwican Posted July 10, 2021 Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 Is that what they call a walking holster? Quote
Members YinTx Posted July 10, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 2 hours ago, kiwican said: Is that what they call a walking holster? Never heard of a walking holster. Not sure what the style is called. I guess its similar to a California Slim Jim, but not quite. Guess I need to figure it out? YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members Bawarrior Posted July 10, 2021 Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 Would like to see pic of backside. Very nice job Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 10, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted July 10, 2021 Looks most excellent to me Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted July 10, 2021 CFM Report Posted July 10, 2021 Both look great!!! yea its a slim Jim, IMO, the only difference is because of the revolver shape. The slim jims were made for the black powder guns of the day that had the reloading lever under the barrel so have another little hump. Dont know much about the term walking holster i figure it is something left over from days past when they had pommel holsters and such that identified the holster as being carried on the hip or belt. You would get a pommel holster for you saddle and a walking holster for when on foot. Some folk put in a welt that matches the width of the trigger guard then taper it down as it follows the barrel, i never have but it reduces the stretch caused by the trigger guard in that area as it is used over time. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members YinTx Posted July 10, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 I went through all of my old gunleather books and catalogs, and the closest thing I can figure is the California Slim Jim, although as you can see from the back the belt loop is different. I can't imagine I'm the first to come up with this modification, so surely it is out there somewhere someone made something like this and called it something! 7 hours ago, fredk said: Looks most excellent to me Thank you! 8 hours ago, Bawarrior said: Would like to see pic of backside. Very nice job See attached, and thanks! 25 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: Both look great!!! yea its a slim Jim, IMO, the only difference is because of the revolver shape. Kinda agree, but the belt loop is different. Entire holster cut from a single piece of leather (except the toe plug) instead of a separate piece for the belt loop. Nothing earth shaking, but different. And appreciate it! YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members kiwican Posted July 10, 2021 Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said: Both look great!!! yea its a slim Jim, IMO, the only difference is because of the revolver shape. The slim jims were made for the black powder guns of the day that had the reloading lever under the barrel so have another little hump. Dont know much about the term walking holster i figure it is something left over from days past when they had pommel holsters and such that identified the holster as being carried on the hip or belt. You would get a pommel holster for you saddle and a walking holster for when on foot. Some folk put in a welt that matches the width of the trigger guard then taper it down as it follows the barrel, i never have but it reduces the stretch caused by the trigger guard in that area as it is used over time. I think walking and shoot or something. I found it on the net when i went looking for it and swore id remember the name....then forgot it. Quote
Members YinTx Posted July 10, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, kiwican said: I think walking and shoot or something Walk and draw maybe? YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members kiwican Posted July 10, 2021 Members Report Posted July 10, 2021 1 minute ago, YinTx said: Walk and draw maybe? YinTx Yeah, That was it! Quote
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