lilrays
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really great job with the holsters!
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lilrays
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"Halloween" Holster
This is a novelty holster to celebrate October 31st for us adult "kids". I used a Beretta M84 auto pistol for the size. Click on the pic to see a better image. Hope you enjoy the photo.
This is a novelty holster to celebrate October 31st for us adult "kids". I used a Beretta M84 auto pistol for the size. Click on the pic to see a better image. Hope you enjoy the photo.
redbeardsong
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Here are a couple that I made. One for a friend and one for me!
Rail Driver
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cottswald said:
RIA 3.5" 1911 Tactical CS .45ACP
1911s
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Here are a couple of mine. I have made four now.. gets addicting!
I just finished this one for my P238
I just finished this one for my P238
kevinkinney
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Hello all,
I've dreamed of a combination field rig/bag for a wheelgun...but I didn't have a decent revolver. Now that I've got a SS, I went to work.
My vision was a holster that held not only the pistol, but a small collection of other niceties that could live with it, a handgun possibles bag if you will. My four requirements were:
1. A solid lock for the pistol, with clearance for the HiViz sights, and full coverage from our sloppy hunting season weather.
2. Room for a bear spray container, so I can piss off and deter those animals that I don't want to eat.
3. Exterior storage for things I might need like a flashlight and whistle.
4. interior storage for ammo, cleaning supplies, and wilderness essentials.
I tried a few versions in fabric, replicating various lumbar bags. Nothing worked well for the 6"er but I made one with room to spare for my smaller guns and a load of daily stuff. FYI, I'm a manufacturer of outdoor gear, so the divide between hobby and occupation is a chime on the clock.
Still, it wasn't as warm and fuzzy as leather, so I started with some scraps of 10 ounce tooling leather (2nds, so the flesh side is really fuzzy). The rivets and rings are solid brass, and the snaps are stainless steel. The plan was to build the support for the SS into the back panel, freeing up the remaining space above it for cargo. I glued a 1" thick bolster from leather scraps and cut to to fit the lug and barrel profile. I cemented it in place on the back panel and passed a few loops of waxed thread through all the layers.
Next I built a 'shelf' from basswood, and glued/screwed it in place. Notice the nylon 'pin' ? It sits 1/2" up into the barrel to keep the SS snug against the bolster when the flap is pulled tight. I cut a flap of leather to form a divider between the barrel compartment and the remaining free space.
I forgot to take shots of the actual construction, but here's the nearly finished piece. The flap clears the canister loop when it's turned to face my right hand. I'll need to wet the leather, and do some final forming before I pick a dye color and finish the edges.
Here's the internal view. The SS sits firmly in place when the flap is closed, with room to spare. I'll sew up a few small pouches to control the gear that sits around it.
Next I'll slit some leather for a shoulder strap, and rig the buckles as needed to carry the load. The belt loops on the back seem to hit perfectly on my waist for both a moderately high carry on the torso, and a hip rig. Hopefully I'll have my larger machines up an' running before the time comes to stitch all those shell loops. Sewing with the awl is therapeutic, but slow. If I were to repeat this, I would use thinner 8 ounce leather, and opt for grade 1 hide to reduce the slop and spongy spots. Then again, in 4 years I'll probably appreciate the heft of this thicker stuff as it weathers and wears.
Happy crafting.
Kevin.
I've dreamed of a combination field rig/bag for a wheelgun...but I didn't have a decent revolver. Now that I've got a SS, I went to work.
My vision was a holster that held not only the pistol, but a small collection of other niceties that could live with it, a handgun possibles bag if you will. My four requirements were:
1. A solid lock for the pistol, with clearance for the HiViz sights, and full coverage from our sloppy hunting season weather.
2. Room for a bear spray container, so I can piss off and deter those animals that I don't want to eat.
3. Exterior storage for things I might need like a flashlight and whistle.
4. interior storage for ammo, cleaning supplies, and wilderness essentials.
I tried a few versions in fabric, replicating various lumbar bags. Nothing worked well for the 6"er but I made one with room to spare for my smaller guns and a load of daily stuff. FYI, I'm a manufacturer of outdoor gear, so the divide between hobby and occupation is a chime on the clock.
Still, it wasn't as warm and fuzzy as leather, so I started with some scraps of 10 ounce tooling leather (2nds, so the flesh side is really fuzzy). The rivets and rings are solid brass, and the snaps are stainless steel. The plan was to build the support for the SS into the back panel, freeing up the remaining space above it for cargo. I glued a 1" thick bolster from leather scraps and cut to to fit the lug and barrel profile. I cemented it in place on the back panel and passed a few loops of waxed thread through all the layers.
Next I built a 'shelf' from basswood, and glued/screwed it in place. Notice the nylon 'pin' ? It sits 1/2" up into the barrel to keep the SS snug against the bolster when the flap is pulled tight. I cut a flap of leather to form a divider between the barrel compartment and the remaining free space.
I forgot to take shots of the actual construction, but here's the nearly finished piece. The flap clears the canister loop when it's turned to face my right hand. I'll need to wet the leather, and do some final forming before I pick a dye color and finish the edges.
Here's the internal view. The SS sits firmly in place when the flap is closed, with room to spare. I'll sew up a few small pouches to control the gear that sits around it.
Next I'll slit some leather for a shoulder strap, and rig the buckles as needed to carry the load. The belt loops on the back seem to hit perfectly on my waist for both a moderately high carry on the torso, and a hip rig. Hopefully I'll have my larger machines up an' running before the time comes to stitch all those shell loops. Sewing with the awl is therapeutic, but slow. If I were to repeat this, I would use thinner 8 ounce leather, and opt for grade 1 hide to reduce the slop and spongy spots. Then again, in 4 years I'll probably appreciate the heft of this thicker stuff as it weathers and wears.
Happy crafting.
Kevin.
mesinge2
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Interesting concept kevinkinney, I can't wait to see the finished product.
Keep us posted
Keep us posted
jhallrv4
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Nice rigs! But, how do you like the P238? I've been interested in those lately. A bit heavier than some, but I really like the platform.
Jeff
Jeff
redbeardsong
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1911s, that two tone holster looks like one of Eric's avenger's from Adams Leatherwork. Did you watch his video? Looks great, BTW!
Gord
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Iggy, wow. Does he have a website?
mesinge2
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Iggy, can you send me the site as well
bamabiker
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There's some fine looking leather in this thread. I love the homemade stuff. I try to make my own. Here's a couple.
M64 snubbie.
Colt Gold Cup.
M686 4".
I guess that's three.
M64 snubbie.
Colt Gold Cup.
M686 4".
I guess that's three.
1911s
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Jeff,
I really like the P238, if I cant conceal my 3" Kimber to my liking, then I grab the little Sig. As far as it being a little heavier than the others, I agree, but I like it that way. I dont feel like I'm holding on to a little piece of plastic. Its pretty accurate and fun to shoot. I have about 600 rounds through it with only 3 hang ups in the first 100 rounds, solid ever since.
Oh yea leather forum, I'm almost done making a classic holster for my wife. What a challenge! She hasnt been into my gun thing for awhile..Then over the years she started having fun shooting while camping, I got her a pink Sig Sauer Mosquito for X-Mas last year and has only shot it a few times. Anyway, I just got into making holster in the last few months. She likes the first few I made and wanted me to make her one. "Uhh..OK. What do you want baby?" She knew exactly what she wanted..She wanted a pancake holster, that was yellow, green, and blue, with a celtic bear claw on the front! I told her that she was out of her mind! I told her there was NO WAY I'd make that, that thing!
Anyway, I'm close to done and I took a few pics along the way, whew! What a process. Yup, pink gun in a greenish blue yellow holster
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1911s
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Yup, exactly! Thats how this whole thing got started! Needed a holster for my new .45, got to looking at all the awesome holsters everywhere, thats when I ran across Eric's youtube vid! He made it look so easy huh? I figured, I could do that.. Well, I kind of.. did that
Thanks-
Dragracer
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Ok, update on the wifes rig..here is where its at
Like I said earlier, she wanted color, so color she got
Worked on the paw
Now to the stitching..ugh..
Looking at it now, it think a little black around the edges.. Will post when done, maybe
Like I said earlier, she wanted color, so color she got
Worked on the paw
Now to the stitching..ugh..
Looking at it now, it think a little black around the edges.. Will post when done, maybe
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