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FrankG
01-01-2011, 04:08 PM
Heres a crossdraw slimjim holster I made for my Uberti Walker Colt . May make one similar for my S&W 500 Mag . For it I think Ill add a strap to go up and over right shoulder while wearing holster on left side to help take some of wieght though:D

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/ModocWrangler/wlkrhlstr001.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/ModocWrangler/wlkrhlstr002.jpg

geargnasher
01-01-2011, 05:03 PM
Man, that's nice! I've tried making holsters, but the biggest issue always comes down to making an accurate pattern. It's so hard to tell exactly what it needs to be, especially with lined holsters that you can't really stitch and form until the very last step, after finishing. I tend to make two, one "sorta close", then tweak it for the final version.

Gear

ph4570
01-01-2011, 06:23 PM
That looks very well done.

Mk42gunner
01-01-2011, 09:31 PM
Good job, Frank. The stitching looks well done.

Gear, I finally started making decent holsters after reading the sheath making section of "How to make Knives." While I didn't really like Loveless' way of making knives, he does give a very good tutorial on making pouch type scabbards, which in reality is what a holster is.

Robert

FrankG
01-01-2011, 09:51 PM
Thanks guys ! My F-inlaw tutored me several years ago till I got the hang of it .

dragonrider
01-01-2011, 10:26 PM
Very nice Frank,

Topper
01-03-2011, 04:20 PM
Nice work ;-)

DanWalker
01-04-2011, 01:14 AM
WOW! Nice work. Elegant, without looking dude-ish.

LAH
01-09-2011, 02:16 PM
Great holster Frank.

Dannix
01-14-2011, 02:54 AM
Thanks guys ! My F-inlaw tutored me several years ago till I got the hang of it .
For some reason I initially read that as tortured. :mrgreen:

What tool(s) did you use for the stitching? Some sort of extra-tough sewing machine designed for leather, or did you get by with something less hardy?

rintinglen
02-16-2011, 12:51 AM
beautiful stitching. Very nice work with the swivel knife as well. I can make decent holsters, but my carving is at best mediocre, and on the less than good days, well less said, the better.

FrankG
02-16-2011, 01:22 PM
For some reason I initially read that as tortured. :mrgreen:

What tool(s) did you use for the stitching? Some sort of extra-tough sewing machine designed for leather, or did you get by with something less hardy?


On the stitching of this one I cheated (feeling lazy), and used my 97-10 Singer Heavy Harness Stitching Machine. It will stitch up to 1.250" thickness of leather and was made in early 1900's .

I have handstitched many using the saddle stitch with an harness awl and two needle method .

missionary5155
02-17-2011, 11:39 AM
Greetings
Nicely done.. You need to buy your teacher a coffee.
If we ever have an "ugly holster contest" I have a real winner .

onesonek
02-22-2011, 09:20 PM
That looks pretty darn good,,,nice work there Frank!

FrankG
02-22-2011, 09:31 PM
Thanks fellers ! I buy my instructor a beer now an then :drinks:

mroliver77
02-28-2011, 01:14 PM
I am jealous! I have a Singer 29-4 treadle that I play with. I cannot make a stitch near that uniform following a border. I am self taught at most everything I do. You have a much better teacher than I. :) I do think you've a talent to go along with the teaching!
Jay

Sprue
03-01-2011, 06:08 AM
Yep nice job. I use this ring cross shouldered for both the 629 & Mark III Hunter. The strap is long enuff to wear outside (visible) of my hunting bibs

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh266/spilihp_2007/DSCF0662_2.jpg

C1PNR
03-12-2011, 09:06 PM
That is a very professional looking job Frank! I especially like the stamping/carving. That's just something I Can Not do.

Several years ago a friend of mine showed me a way to make a pattern for a handgun holster.

He just folded a piece of paper around it and cut an overlarge piece. We then worked that piece down to a pretty specific sized outline, took into account the thickness of the leather, and cut it out. Now, we didn't try to line it or anything, just a bare bones holster.

It turned out so well that I used the same method to make holsters for my Woodsman and Charter Arms Bulldog.

I wet form them to the individual pistol with either water or rubbing alcohol, I've used both, and now I can hold either of them up by the barrel and they do not fall out, yet they are quite easy to draw when on my belt.

Mine are utilitarian, and that's fine with me, but yours looks Professional.:smile:

Buckshot
03-13-2011, 03:29 AM
.............Yeah well that's a nice looking holster you made there FrankG, but I want youse guys to feast your eyes upon this vintage tactikewl magazine pouch for my Ruger MkII I slaved over.

http://www.fototime.com/115E9559A8415E1/standard.jpg

If you'll also notice it has a nickle plated (very showy) spring tempered attachment gizmo whereby you may place the mag pouch pretty much anywhere you'd like where there's clothing 8-):-D:drinks::kidding:

..............Buckshot

songdog53
03-19-2011, 07:31 PM
Great job Frank

Idaho Sharpshooter
03-20-2011, 11:17 PM
I keep thinking I want a pair of Walkers, or mebbe' Dragoons. If I scratch that itch, I know who to see for a belt and holsters. Have you made a cap pouch yet?

Rich

home in oz
03-21-2011, 01:12 AM
Looks good