usmc0341 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) Well I finally finished a holster I feel is worth posting. This is a crossdraw holster for my Dad's Ruger Blackhawk .357. Everything is stitched by hand, and this is the first holster I made with reinforced opening and retention strap. Interested to hear what you guys think! Edited February 7, 2008 by usmc0341 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 And the back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Thats really nice workmanship, the stitching is great and the design is unique and original. The reenforced top I've never seen before. Well done. I like the design alot. Where the loop is you can wear high as possible, with the least amount of movement. The design I madeup sits lower because the "Belt Loop" is part of the body and folds over on the back and stitched down, making it difficult to achieve the angle you got this one on. However, it was for a 3" belt. Something you can't do with the belt loop style you have here. Thanks for posting the really good work, keep it up and we look forward to seeing more of your stuff. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted February 7, 2008 The stitching is amazing and I like the color, well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Well Done! Expect more well dones.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks for the compliments guys, I've seen some excellent holsters on here and have learned alot. I've only been doing this since April, but I'm starting to feel like I'm gettin the hang of it. This holster was more of a challenge then ones previous, but I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I'm still learning things from the people on here every day I log on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Man, that's nice! Fantastic job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyc Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Outstanding job Marine!!! Semper Fi Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jt1 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 usmc0341 - Great looking holster, a really nice job. What are you using to stitch with? And what are you using on the applicator pad? Keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny7 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Great Work!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsg3 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Your holster looks pretty dang good to me. Outstanding work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Very clean design and very well executed to boot. I for one am quite impressed. Keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 jt1, For stitching I'm just using waxed nylon thread from Tandy. The applicator pad is for brown shoe polish just to clean up the edges and darken the thread. Thank you guys for the compliments! Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted February 9, 2008 Nice job, and beautiful color! Keep building holsters and post some more pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
