Another HBE COM 3 Thread

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 03:12 PM

I was in Miami until yesterday.

When I got home, I was welcomed by this (minus the gun, mag, and flashlight of course):

They are a COM 3 IWB for the HK P7 "Euro," aka "PSP":

and combination magazine/flashlight pouch for double stack magazines and SureFire (SF) 6P-sized flashlights (SIGARMS P229 magazine and SF G2 Nitrolon light shown):

The construction is impeccible...but what else can you expect from Eric Larsen, the craftsman behind these works of art?

The leather you see took a while to get, but Eric's in demand and I wasn't in a rush...I knew I wouldn't be disappointed in the least when I got them, and I'm not.

Eric added a beautiful touch with the exotic leather on front of the COM 3.

While my COM 3 and HK P7 will see limited use due to my agency policy prohibiting off-duty carriage of anything but our duty guns, the combination pouch will be part of my everyday carry kit.

I can't wait to get my next Larsen/HBE acquisition, another COM 3, but for the CZ-75B!

The above leather are my fifth and six pieces of HBE leather I now own.

I also have the following:

COM "2 & 1/2" (prototype COM 3) for Kahr P9,
COM 3 for CZ-40B,
DC Special (another HBE IWB holster design) for Makarov, and
Pocket holster for S&W J-Frame.

If this sounds like I'm an HBE fan....well, I am.

BTW, the only other member leather I own are a beautiful Max Con V for my Dan Wesson 1911 and double mag pouch from Gary B. I need stuff from our other resident leathersmiths!

Hey Eric....what's the exotic leather?

Oh before I forget....and now we dance on Sprockets

I will take photos later of me wearing the stuff.

Eric Larsen · March 15th, 2007, 03:44 PM

Well...holy crap guys! I had no idea Id be "Com 3ing" you all to death! My humble apologies..........

Srfl...thanks for the great write up and the exotic is Elephant skin.
It was a scrap I had left over from a whole rig I did for an off duty guy.

I love this forum and hope the leather works well for you.

Shoot well and god bless!

P95Carry · March 15th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Lovely work ......... srfl is one happy dude

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Larsen

(SNIP)

Srfl...thanks for the great write up and the exotic is Elephant skin.
It was a scrap I had left over from a whole rig I did for an off duty guy.

I love this forum and hope the leather works well for you.

Shoot well and god bless!

You the man Eric....love the stuff! The elephant is a super touch! I wish I could carry the HK and holster 24/7 (excuse me as I vent because I can't....

......whew....all better now.) But, I do see some gun games and "around the house" carry for the combo....shoot, I think I'm gonna now have to order a 9mm single stack mag/light combo pouch from you Eric!

Quote:

Originally Posted by P95Carry

(SNIP) srfl is one happy dude

You got that right, sir!

tex45acp · March 15th, 2007, 05:17 PM

Even though Eric makes beautiful mixed material holsters, like the one SRFL just recieved, he also makes some very nice plain jane holsters. I found one here a while back, on his website, in the "in stock" area and had him dye it black for my S&W 65-5. The craftsmanship was remarkable and I hated to see it go when I traded the gun. So I guess I will have to have him make one for my gun I traded for. A CZ75 BD POLICE. I understand he is a CZ owner himself and he started making holsters for himself when others would not. OK Eric, what'cha got that will wow me for my CZ.

tex

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 05:26 PM

tex45acp:

Here is my "plain jane" COM 3 holster for my CZ-40B (right):

The holster on the left is Ron Graham's Blackbird IWB holster ( http://www.grahamholsters.com/iwb.htm ) for my Steyr M-series. It rides much higher than the COM 3. It is a nice holster in its own right.

Anyhow, I expect my upcoming CZ-75B/COM 3 holster will be similar.

rstickle · March 15th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Nice thing to get home to!

Eric Larsen · March 15th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Let me know how it works for you....call me if you would...Im trying to finalize the HK p7 design for the Com 3.....help is always, well.....um....er....helpful?

Quote "Anyhow, I expect my upcoming CZ-75B/COM 3 holster will be similar." Actually it wont even look the same...theyve gone through that much of an evolution process.

Shoot well and god bless

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Roger, sir!

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 07:29 PM

More photos:

Very comfortable fit!

Hobbes · March 15th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Man, I can't wait till I get my COM3!!!!!

briansmech · March 15th, 2007, 08:36 PM

srfl, that looks swswwweeeeeeett!!

much congrats, thats one really nice looking setup!!!

fed_wif_a_sig · March 15th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Holster? What holster? I was drewling over the H&K which is the ONLY H&K I like.

Oh Eric dont get upset, the holster is sweet to.

Eric Larsen · March 15th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Hey....no worries. I dont get upset easily....Just ask Gary, Ive put up with his *$^# for around 5-6 years now!

Glad you like the leather and thanks for the comments.

Shoot well and god bless

dr_cmg · March 15th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Very nice leather. I anxiously await mine.

DeepHelmet · March 23rd, 2007, 01:31 AM

Here's the rest of your elephant, I think. It's a great holster for 10 hours at a time. The backface is bull hide. As you know by now, Eric makes great stuff, and I am lucky enough to live within a 10 minute drive from his shop!

I have a new design for a tuckable from Eric. I'll get some pics of that up when I get a chance.

Eric Larsen · March 23rd, 2007, 11:31 AM

Deep Helmet and guys....thanks for all of the kind words. The elephant holster turned out so nice! Your dad is a stand up guy.....you know that! Anyway...thanks again guys.

Shoot well and god bless

srfl · March 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM

WOW! What a beautiful holster! Outstanding job Eric! That holster is stunning.

March 15th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#1
srfl VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,871	Another HBE COM 3 Thread I was in Miami until yesterday. When I got home, I was welcomed by this (minus the gun, mag, and flashlight of course): They are a COM 3 IWB for the HK P7 "Euro," aka "PSP": and combination magazine/flashlight pouch for double stack magazines and SureFire (SF) 6P-sized flashlights (SIGARMS P229 magazine and SF G2 Nitrolon light shown): The construction is impeccible...but what else can you expect from Eric Larsen, the craftsman behind these works of art? The leather you see took a while to get, but Eric's in demand and I wasn't in a rush...I knew I wouldn't be disappointed in the least when I got them, and I'm not. Eric added a beautiful touch with the exotic leather on front of the COM 3. While my COM 3 and HK P7 will see limited use due to my agency policy prohibiting off-duty carriage of anything but our duty guns, the combination pouch will be part of my everyday carry kit. I can't wait to get my next Larsen/HBE acquisition, another COM 3, but for the CZ-75B! The above leather are my fifth and six pieces of HBE leather I now own. I also have the following: COM "2 & 1/2" (prototype COM 3) for Kahr P9, COM 3 for CZ-40B, DC Special (another HBE IWB holster design) for Makarov, and Pocket holster for S&W J-Frame. If this sounds like I'm an HBE fan....well, I am. BTW, the only other member leather I own are a beautiful Max Con V for my Dan Wesson 1911 and double mag pouch from Gary B. I need stuff from our other resident leathersmiths! Hey Eric....what's the exotic leather? Oh before I forget....and now we dance on Sprockets I will take photos later of me wearing the stuff. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947 Last edited by srfl; March 15th, 2007 at 07:48 PM..

March 15th, 2007, 03:44 PM	#2
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Well...holy crap guys! I had no idea Id be "Com 3ing" you all to death! My humble apologies.......... Srfl...thanks for the great write up and the exotic is Elephant skin. It was a scrap I had left over from a whole rig I did for an off duty guy. I love this forum and hope the leather works well for you. Shoot well and god bless! __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

March 15th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,466	Lovely work ......... srfl is one happy dude __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

March 15th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#5
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 651	Even though Eric makes beautiful mixed material holsters, like the one SRFL just recieved, he also makes some very nice plain jane holsters. I found one here a while back, on his website, in the "in stock" area and had him dye it black for my S&W 65-5. The craftsmanship was remarkable and I hated to see it go when I traded the gun. So I guess I will have to have him make one for my gun I traded for. A CZ75 BD POLICE. I understand he is a CZ owner himself and he started making holsters for himself when others would not. OK Eric, what'cha got that will wow me for my CZ. tex __________________ The only thing needed for evil to exist is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!! Last edited by tex45acp; March 15th, 2007 at 05:28 PM..

March 15th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#6
srfl VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,871	tex45acp: Here is my "plain jane" COM 3 holster for my CZ-40B (right): The holster on the left is Ron Graham's Blackbird IWB holster ( http://www.grahamholsters.com/iwb.htm ) for my Steyr M-series. It rides much higher than the COM 3. It is a nice holster in its own right. Anyhow, I expect my upcoming CZ-75B/COM 3 holster will be similar. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 15th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#7
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 13,200	Nice thing to get home to! __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

March 15th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#8
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Let me know how it works for you....call me if you would...Im trying to finalize the HK p7 design for the Com 3.....help is always, well.....um....er....helpful? Quote "Anyhow, I expect my upcoming CZ-75B/COM 3 holster will be similar." Actually it wont even look the same...theyve gone through that much of an evolution process. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

March 15th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#9
srfl VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,871	Roger, sir! __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 15th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#10
srfl VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,871	More photos: Very comfortable fit! __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 15th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#11
Hobbes Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Centralia, VA Posts: 384	Man, I can't wait till I get my COM3!!!!! __________________ Hoplophile

March 15th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#12
briansmech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 690	srfl, that looks swswwweeeeeeett!! much congrats, thats one really nice looking setup!!!

March 15th, 2007, 10:51 PM	#13
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,371	Holster? What holster? I was drewling over the H&K which is the ONLY H&K I like. Oh Eric dont get upset, the holster is sweet to. __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

March 15th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#14
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Hey....no worries. I dont get upset easily....Just ask Gary, Ive put up with his *$^# for around 5-6 years now! Glad you like the leather and thanks for the comments. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

March 15th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#15
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 10,031	Very nice leather. I anxiously await mine. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

March 23rd, 2007, 01:31 AM	#16
DeepHelmet Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34	The Rest of the Elephant Here's the rest of your elephant, I think. It's a great holster for 10 hours at a time. The backface is bull hide. As you know by now, Eric makes great stuff, and I am lucky enough to live within a 10 minute drive from his shop! I have a new design for a tuckable from Eric. I'll get some pics of that up when I get a chance.

March 23rd, 2007, 11:31 AM	#17
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Deep Helmet and guys....thanks for all of the kind words. The elephant holster turned out so nice! Your dad is a stand up guy.....you know that! Anyway...thanks again guys. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

March 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM	#18
srfl VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,871	WOW! What a beautiful holster! Outstanding job Eric! That holster is stunning. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

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