DocHiggins Report post Posted October 21, 2021 My first molded OWB holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted October 21, 2021 is that Kydex?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocHiggins Report post Posted October 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, PastorBob said: is that Kydex?? No Sir it’s 6 weight veg tan leather the impression you see on it came from the vacuum seal bag I used to mold it to my pistol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted October 21, 2021 interesting. I have not tried the vacuum approach yet. May in a few months. What type of bag were you using? What is your setup? Not sure I care for the patterning. Kind of takes away from the leather look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocHiggins Report post Posted October 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, PastorBob said: interesting. I have not tried the vacuum approach yet. May in a few months. What type of bag were you using? What is your setup? Not sure I care for the patterning. Kind of takes away from the leather look. I just went out to the big box store and bought a food vacuum bag sealer and I intend to get the smooth bags next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) I would love to say DONT do that "vacuum bag" look .. but I find I actually don't mind it Other hand, if you want to do away with the "bag" look without altering the process, just place the holster inside a piece of cowhide folded around it with grain side IN toward the holster/gun (rough side out, touching the bag). You'll be transferring the grain of the leather, not the grain of the bag Not big on the rivets.. just don't like rivets at all and less on a holster (prolly just personal pref). If you're going to use rivets, put one under the trigger guard, to keep the rig from opening over time (or add a row of stitches there). In the end, though.. is this YOUR gun? Comfort and ease of use FOR THE USER are the end goal, so if it feels good FOR YOU, that's a win! Edited October 21, 2021 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocHiggins Report post Posted October 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, JLSleather said: I would love to say DONT do that "vacuum bag" look .. but I find I actually don't mind it Other hand, if you want to do away with the "bag" look without altering the process, just place the holster inside a piece of cowhide folded around it with grain side IN toward the holster/gun (rough side out, touching the bag). You'll be transferring the grain of the leather, not the grain of the bag Not big on the rivets.. just don't like rivets at all and less on a holster (prolly just personal pref). If you're going to use rivets, put one under the trigger guard, to keep the rig from opening over time (or add a row of stitches there). In the end, though.. is this YOUR gun? Comfort and ease of use FOR THE USER are the end goal, so if it feels good FOR YOU, that's a win! This holster is a prototype and I actually intend to sew around the trigger guard on the next edition for further retention. I am mixed on the texturing of the leather, we will see what happens on the next one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted October 23, 2021 I tried food saver as well. Didn't care for the bag texture. Even flipping the bag over and putting the smooth side up. Still was too prone to wrinkles that transfer to the leather. I now have a vac set up with a 27 mm vinyl bag and vac pump that does very well. If you look at JLSleather's website he has a very good method for making holsters and establishing stitch lines that will benefit you a lot in the future. But, all in all, a very worthy first wet mold. The texture is a matter of personal taste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted October 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Hags said: If you look at JLSleather's website That's tough to do right now But I might fix it one day ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted October 23, 2021 Meanwhile, some folks might like that info, so .... AvengerLayout.pdf IWBa.pdf PancakeLayout.pdf Holster_Theory.pdf DoubleMag_Layout.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaleaf Report post Posted November 2, 2021 Doc, Quick thoughts in case they're helpful...... I too have used the poor man's vacuum mold (aka FoodSaver) for several years now, while coveting a more sophisticated setup. I line the textured side of the bag as JLS suggests. However, I use a synthetic chamois (like you'd use for drying off a car). It doesn't make a noticeable texture change, and it helps wick away some excess moisture from the leather. I do as much molding as possible while still sealed in the bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocHiggins Report post Posted November 2, 2021 10 hours ago, papaleaf said: Doc, Quick thoughts in case they're helpful...... I too have used the poor man's vacuum mold (aka FoodSaver) for several years now, while coveting a more sophisticated setup. I line the textured side of the bag as JLS suggests. However, I use a synthetic chamois (like you'd use for drying off a car). It doesn't make a noticeable texture change, and it helps wick away some excess moisture from the leather. I do as much molding as possible while still sealed in the bag. Thank you for the input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites