Couple of homebrewed holsters (Warning: Lots of Pictures)

kante · April 22nd, 2007, 11:08 PM

I spend the last couple of days to make some more holsters. Tried out different styles and colors and stuff...

They are still not perfect, but i think i almost got the hang of it ;)

What do you think?

Pancake Glock19 natural

Walther P22 Holster Tan

P22 Magazine Holster Tan

P22 Pancake Brown

Glock 19 IWB Tan

Glock 19 Black

I need some blueguns and more molds to make diffent holsters

P95Carry · April 22nd, 2007, 11:18 PM

I am no holster maker but was involved in making some way back with a leather-worker buddy.

Looks like you are making good progress and I'll leave the holster guys to make expert comments.

My comments thus far (intended to be purely constructive crit') ...... You need some attention to edges - hard to see if they are edge shaved and dyed and then edge-brighted. The slots probably need custom punches so you get a cleaner finish.

Moulding is getting there but appears you need a bit more work on that.

The P22 pancake appears to have the slots in the ''wings'' too close to the main body - but could well be it still sits well.

Lots of potential for sure and don't be put off by my comments - they are honest and only to give one old guy's opinion from the pics

Keep going!

Miggy · April 22nd, 2007, 11:21 PM

I am not a holstermaker either but agree with Chris on the edges. I like the black Glock 19... very sober and nice!

kante · April 22nd, 2007, 11:27 PM

WHY? WHY DO YOU HATE ME SO MUCH?

...

Just kidding

Yeah, i defenitely need a good punch for the belt slots. That will be my next investment. I used a beveler to soften the edges, but i don't know... somehow i can't get the edges done the way i want them to be. Hm...

So far these holsters are just a hobby for me, i made about one holster every one or two weeks. I still have a Job and some things that require my attention too

P95Carry · April 22nd, 2007, 11:33 PM

I have to reiterate - no way wanting to blunt your enthusiasm ....... it takes time and patience to learn any craft, as well as being able to add tools etc to make it easier.

I did forget to add - as Miggy mentioned - I did rather like the simple elegance of the Glock 19 in black.

You mentioned beveller ........ my edge work always used a shaver - a narrow tool with a small slot - probably barely 1/16 wide - at base of which is a cutting edge. That actually removes a small shaving and so produces a chamfer . If you bevel with pressure it usually is hard to keep regular and not as crisp.

OK - over to the experts

Do keep it up tho.

HOLYROLLER · April 22nd, 2007, 11:45 PM

Awesome. Can you give a quick outline of materials and steps to do this at home? Thanks, HOLYROLLER.

HOLYROLLER · April 22nd, 2007, 11:49 PM

P.S. Do you use the P22 as a carry piece? That would be an odd choice, could you please explain if thats the case? Thanx again.

kante · April 22nd, 2007, 11:53 PM

Materials: Leather, Cutter, some tools :)... Seriously, go to tandyleather.com, look for a store near you and tell them what you want to do and they will tell you what you need. You can get a basic set of tools and materials for about $100...

I use the P22 as a plinker mostly. I just like to made a holster for it because it's hard to find a holster for it out there. Some people might carry it as a BUG or use it as "her" gun. And at least a caliber .22 is still better than no gun at all ;)

Mike

jarhead79 · April 23rd, 2007, 12:15 AM

I like the looped IWB design. It shows some real promise.

Try these tools:

edger
slicker
gum tragacanth

On the loops, carefully bevel them with a "sharp" utility knife. Always slick your single edges before you glue the panels together. Try a sander on the edges to shape them and even the panels before edging and slicking. Nice work.

Nate

retsupt99 · April 23rd, 2007, 09:01 PM

Keep working on it...you've already done much more than I could have...I'm sure one could find great refuge in this kind of hobby...

ret

April 22nd, 2007, 11:08 PM	#1
kante Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 56	Couple of homebrewed holsters (Warning: Lots of Pictures) I spend the last couple of days to make some more holsters. Tried out different styles and colors and stuff... They are still not perfect, but i think i almost got the hang of it ;) What do you think? Pancake Glock19 natural Walther P22 Holster Tan P22 Magazine Holster Tan P22 Pancake Brown Glock 19 IWB Tan Glock 19 Black I need some blueguns and more molds to make diffent holsters

April 22nd, 2007, 11:18 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	I am no holster maker but was involved in making some way back with a leather-worker buddy. Looks like you are making good progress and I'll leave the holster guys to make expert comments. My comments thus far (intended to be purely constructive crit') ...... You need some attention to edges - hard to see if they are edge shaved and dyed and then edge-brighted. The slots probably need custom punches so you get a cleaner finish. Moulding is getting there but appears you need a bit more work on that. The P22 pancake appears to have the slots in the ''wings'' too close to the main body - but could well be it still sits well. Lots of potential for sure and don't be put off by my comments - they are honest and only to give one old guy's opinion from the pics Keep going! __________________ 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

April 22nd, 2007, 11:21 PM	#3
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 6,243	I am not a holstermaker either but agree with Chris on the edges. I like the black Glock 19... very sober and nice! __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

April 22nd, 2007, 11:33 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	I have to reiterate - no way wanting to blunt your enthusiasm ....... it takes time and patience to learn any craft, as well as being able to add tools etc to make it easier. I did forget to add - as Miggy mentioned - I did rather like the simple elegance of the Glock 19 in black. You mentioned beveller ........ my edge work always used a shaver - a narrow tool with a small slot - probably barely 1/16 wide - at base of which is a cutting edge. That actually removes a small shaving and so produces a chamfer . If you bevel with pressure it usually is hard to keep regular and not as crisp. OK - over to the experts Do keep it up tho. __________________ 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

April 23rd, 2007, 12:15 AM	#9
jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,298	I like the looped IWB design. It shows some real promise. Try these tools: edger slicker gum tragacanth On the loops, carefully bevel them with a "sharp" utility knife. Always slick your single edges before you glue the panels together. Try a sander on the edges to shape them and even the panels before edging and slicking. Nice work. Nate __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

April 22nd, 2007, 11:27 PM	#4
kante Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 56	WHY? WHY DO YOU HATE ME SO MUCH? ... Just kidding Yeah, i defenitely need a good punch for the belt slots. That will be my next investment. I used a beveler to soften the edges, but i don't know... somehow i can't get the edges done the way i want them to be. Hm... So far these holsters are just a hobby for me, i made about one holster every one or two weeks. I still have a Job and some things that require my attention too

April 22nd, 2007, 11:45 PM	#6
HOLYROLLER Ex Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 270	Awesome. Can you give a quick outline of materials and steps to do this at home? Thanks, HOLYROLLER.

April 22nd, 2007, 11:49 PM	#7
HOLYROLLER Ex Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 270	P.S. Do you use the P22 as a carry piece? That would be an odd choice, could you please explain if thats the case? Thanx again.

April 22nd, 2007, 11:53 PM	#8
kante Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 56	Materials: Leather, Cutter, some tools :)... Seriously, go to tandyleather.com, look for a store near you and tell them what you want to do and they will tell you what you need. You can get a basic set of tools and materials for about $100... I use the P22 as a plinker mostly. I just like to made a holster for it because it's hard to find a holster for it out there. Some people might carry it as a BUG or use it as "her" gun. And at least a caliber .22 is still better than no gun at all ;) Mike

April 23rd, 2007, 09:01 PM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,750	I Am No Judge Of The Holster Craft... Keep working on it...you've already done much more than I could have...I'm sure one could find great refuge in this kind of hobby... ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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