Geldarr
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I recently acquired an H&R 922 "Camper" revolver with 4" barrel. It cleaned up pretty well, and was a great deal for the $80 I paid for it! Trying to find an affordable leather holster for it to use while deer hunting was proving to be a little difficult, as most inexpensive generic holsters are nylon. I went over to my local Hobby Lobby, and picked up one of the "Point Blank Holster Kits" for $10 on sale, and got to work.
This particular kit is made for semi-autos, but it looked like it could be adapted. I initially punched holes for just the outer edge stitching, as illustrated in the kit. However, the holster was too loose in test fitting, so I added the inner line that runs along the revolver's bottom edge. The reason for the right angle in the sticthing where the front of the trigger guard meets the frame is two-fold: 1) the cylinder pull pin release sits right there, and 2) I had already sewed on the belt loop, and had to go around it. I would be lying if I told anyone that was the order of reasoning. I'll quote Bob Ross and just say it was a happy little mistake.
I'm really pleased with how well this thing fits, and how well it carries the little pistol. I kept forgetting I had it on!
Just thought I'd mention this in case anyone else needs an inexpensive holster for a gun that doesn't have a huge amount of options. Cost me $10 and a couple of lunch breaks. I think I came out ahead. I plan on buying a few more of these kits and making some more holsters for various pistols. My next go-round might involve treating the leather with some homemade vinegaroon for a black holster.
This particular kit is made for semi-autos, but it looked like it could be adapted. I initially punched holes for just the outer edge stitching, as illustrated in the kit. However, the holster was too loose in test fitting, so I added the inner line that runs along the revolver's bottom edge. The reason for the right angle in the sticthing where the front of the trigger guard meets the frame is two-fold: 1) the cylinder pull pin release sits right there, and 2) I had already sewed on the belt loop, and had to go around it. I would be lying if I told anyone that was the order of reasoning. I'll quote Bob Ross and just say it was a happy little mistake.
I'm really pleased with how well this thing fits, and how well it carries the little pistol. I kept forgetting I had it on!
Just thought I'd mention this in case anyone else needs an inexpensive holster for a gun that doesn't have a huge amount of options. Cost me $10 and a couple of lunch breaks. I think I came out ahead. I plan on buying a few more of these kits and making some more holsters for various pistols. My next go-round might involve treating the leather with some homemade vinegaroon for a black holster.
