Chest rig for a 5" Kimber 45acp Ultra Carry II

[Hags]

Finished this one this week. Just handed it off to the customer this afternoon. He rides bikes and has never been comfortable with any kind of a hip holster.

[AzShooter]

Very nicely done.  Clean lines and stitching is right on.

[DrmCa]

Does it not lift with the gun when you try to pull it out?

[Hags]

Yes, it would. But if you look close you can see a strap on the lower left that goes to the belt. That halts upward movement of the holster, but is still loose enough to not interfere with movement. Good call! That was the first mod I made for this type of rig.

[chuck123wapati]

That is a nice rig!!

[PastorBob]

very nice.  What color dye is that?

[DrmCa]

9 hours ago, Hags said:

But if you look close you can see a strap on the lower left that goes to the belt

Wasn't sure if it was that or suspenders

[Hags]

That is fiebings light brown pro dye

[PastorBob]

1 hour ago, Hags said:

That is fiebings light brown pro dye

Did you thin it?  How did you apply it?  the one i posted in the other topic was dip dyed light brown feibing's pro - not thinned.  Sorry for all the questions...still in learning mode.

[Hags]

No, not thinned. Applied with a dauber, one coat circular, another one way, then the other, at one time. Let dry overnight. I do have to say not every bottle is ths same. The last "light brown" I bought was considerably darker. I also do a "streaked" look that folks like. I just start at one corner and drag the dauber across diagonally.  It leaves heavier and lighter streaks across the leather. Questions are how we learn, I have many! Also, I dye before wet molding.

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[TexasJack]

Nice rig!  Easy to see that it would be pretty comfortable, and you did a real nice job of construction.  Thanks for posting!

 

[Hags]

Thank you! Used to deer hunt down in Nacogdoches county!

[Samalan]

That's a fine looking rig nice clean stitching fit and finish .

[Hags]

Thanks guys. These have sorta become my niche over here with hunters, hikers, equestrians,  and now, bikers! They help pay for my addiction to leather work.