Members Hags Posted October 30, 2021 Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 This is, no doubt, the biggest holster I have ever made. I brainstormed for a couple of days over how to do this. It is literally huge. Then, add a scope.. Do I cut out for the scope or enclose it? I ultimately opted to enclose. Using the pancake for revolver method, I began to flesh out the design. I built a ramp (?) For the transition from scope to front sight, gave myself some room for error, and made the pattern. Crap!, that's a lot of leather! And he wants a sasquatch silhouette on the reinforcing piece. Dang. Anyway, I think I pulled it off. This really made the customer happy. I hope I can post all 3 photos in this post. If not, I will add another. And no, this is not intended to be a "survival or speed draw" holster. This is a hunting, or just a carry holster. I made this clear at the start. I did not use my vacuum bag on this one, all by hand and hair dryer ok n low. I was concerned about what it may do to the scope. If you have advice on scopes in vacuum, please advise. Going to have to add one photo of the back, dangit. The photo of the back. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
Members sideforce Posted October 30, 2021 Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 Excellent work! Quote
Members battlemunky Posted October 30, 2021 Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 That's quite nice! Quote
Members Mulesaw Posted October 30, 2021 Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 Very nice work. I think the Sasquatch is a great looking feature. The sheer size of that package makes me wonder if anyone would apply for a concealed carry license for it Quote
Members Hags Posted October 30, 2021 Author Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 Yeah, it would hide well under a swimsuit! Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
Members DrmCa Posted October 30, 2021 Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 GP101 grips look out of place on it. Otherwise, stunning workmanship! Love the rig. Quote Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)
Members YinTx Posted October 30, 2021 Members Report Posted October 30, 2021 It is nice work. I do have a question for you tho: on the molding around the back, it looks like the scope and mounts would result in too much retention: ie locked in place. Do you find this to be the case at all? Also, the deeply recessed moulding around the trigger guard: does it interfere with the trigger at all? YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members Hags Posted October 31, 2021 Author Members Report Posted October 31, 2021 Yes, initially the retention was a bit too much. I wrapped the gun and scope in thick plastic wrap and let it sit for a while before it was completely dry. This loosened the fit enough to hold the weapon very well, but allows for the gun to be drawn. I also went into these areas while wet and released/eased them a bit from the inside. I saw this going in and advised the owner this is not going to be a "speed draw" holster (duhhh), and that unless he wanted a very loose fit and a strap, it was going to on the snug side. He loves it and can draw it one handed. Thank you for pointing this out. When I do pistols, I make sure to relieve the area around the ejector port to prevent locking the gun in. I just cant resist getting all the detail I can. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
Members Hags Posted October 31, 2021 Author Members Report Posted October 31, 2021 7 hours ago, DrmCa said: GP101 grips look out of place on it. Otherwise, stunning workmanship! Love the rig. Not my gun but yes, not my choice of grips. Thank you for compliments. This one was a challenge. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
garypl Posted October 31, 2021 Report Posted October 31, 2021 Really nice holster work! Only observation is why did you run the stitching so far away from the trigger guard out to the barrel? Your stitching looks great and is tight around the rest of the gun, except for the section mentioned above. Nice job! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
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