New reinforced leather holster I made. - Page 1

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New reinforced leather holster I made.

Posted: 8/10/2015 8:15:50 AM EDT

I made this neat looking belt slide holster yesterday for my 1911's when I want to dress casual and not wear my 3" wide gun belt. The thing about belt slides is they tend to stretch and sag as the weight of a weapon pulls down over time. I solved this by inserting a piece of aluminum sheet metal to make it rigid and not sag over time. It keeps it very snug and tight to my side and the pistol carries very well. I also extended the leather up to keep a "sweat shield" between the weapon and my skin so there's no rubbing or poking with the hammer.

Comments are welcome good or bad.

Here are the metal plates I insert between the leather belt slide pieces and are sewn in place, notice my Colt SAA holster.

Posted: 8/10/2015 8:31:17 AM EDT

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Another one of my 1911's

Posted: 8/10/2015 9:59:32 AM EDT

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That's some beautiful leather work!

Posted: 8/11/2015 12:35:05 AM EDT

[#3]

Very neat, that's awesome work!

Posted: 8/18/2015 9:12:57 PM EDT

[#4]

Outstanding!!! Love that style! LOVE IT!!!

Posted: 8/18/2015 9:40:12 PM EDT

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If I had a nice BBQ gun, I'd ask you to make me a holster.

Posted: 8/21/2015 1:45:46 AM EDT

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Nice looking rig, my concerns are the lack of clearance between the front strap and the holster as well as the sweat shield extending beyond the area of the grip safety. These prevent obtaining a proper grip during the draw stroke.

Posted: 8/21/2015 9:15:52 AM EDT

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I never really even thought I had a problem grabbing iron and pulling it out. Once I started wearing it, it was just a matter of drawing and as I pulled the iron out my thumb just sweeps over the front retaining snap and it doesn't even seem like a concern. As far as a grip concern that too is not a problem for me. The big difference I see is that I haven't been asked to a gunfight.

Posted: 8/22/2015 7:09:21 AM EDT

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I never really even thought I had a problem grabbing iron and pulling it out. Once I started wearing it, it was just a matter of drawing and as I pulled the iron out my thumb just sweeps over the front retaining snap and it doesn't even seem like a concern. As far as a grip concern that too is not a problem for me. The big difference I see is that I haven't been asked to a gunfight.

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Pray you never are.

Posted: 8/22/2015 7:35:10 AM EDT

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I never really even thought I had a problem grabbing iron and pulling it out. Once I started wearing it, it was just a matter of drawing and as I pulled the iron out my thumb just sweeps over the front retaining snap and it doesn't even seem like a concern. As far as a grip concern that too is not a problem for me. The big difference I see is that I haven't been asked to a gunfight.

Pray you never are.

Posted: 8/22/2015 10:52:53 AM EDT

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Fantastic work! The only thing I would say is that the thumb-break appears to be backward (release should be outside not inside) and I prefer a little more of a relief around the rear of the trigger guard. Nevertheless, if it works for you that's all that matters.

Posted: 8/22/2015 11:31:42 AM EDT

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Fantastic work! The only thing I would say is that the thumb-break appears to be backward (release should be outside not inside) and I prefer a little more of a relief around the rear of the trigger guard. Nevertheless, if it works for you that's all that matters.

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Wrong side? OOps... my thumb is unable to move correctly since it's got some ligament trouble which makes it almost ridged. Surgery is the only solution which I choose to avoid since I've gotten used to it.

Maybe in the future I'll modify the snap closure but for now it's fine.