Improvement? Please let me know. - Page 2

sass20485 · August 30th, 2008, 06:34 PM

VERY COOL, almost a shame to have to conceal it !

John OK · August 31st, 2008, 10:41 AM

You know, I don't think you should worry at all about the coverage of the trigger on your holster in this situation. The Beretta double action first pull takes approx 15-16 lbs of pressure to pull a very long trigger path. If the holster were for a single action pistol like a BHP or 1911 pattern I might consider more coverage, but really what are we talking about here. It's IWB, the triggers covered and how likely is something going to get into such a small area and actuate a ND.

Just my 2 cents

Silver Wolf · August 31st, 2008, 02:51 PM

There are alot of mixed feelings, as far as I can tell, regarding the trigger guard. A friend in LE has his TLE RL with light and the trigger is 1/2 way exposed and he likes it. My brother, at times, wants total coverage due to the fact he may use it while hunting.
I think it is something I should ensure I ask the customer while taking the order. I would rather be safe than sorry, so to speak.
Ironically, the gun shown is a Taurus knock off that I carry cocked and locked... I have no trouble with that or a similar (1911/HP) because that carry configuration is second nature. My first carry gun was a 1911, so...
It's food for thought for my building and something I didn't really think to ask.
Thank you all for your feedback and thoughts!! Keep 'em coming.

cowart · August 31st, 2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Wolf

I would like to know good and bad points, please.

It's a bit hard to tell from photos of this size, but it looks like maybe you don't smooth out the "tracks" left by the stitching machine? Some custom holster makers do that...

Silver Wolf · August 31st, 2008, 07:31 PM

Yeah, I try but some leather is nicer than the other. LOL.
I take the back end of the boning knife and push/smooth as best as I can. There is alot of weight on the leather from the foot; more than I could probably put down.

But great point!! I will try and find a different method to rid that. That does annoy me because everything looks smooth until you look at the walking foot tracks. Like an elephant thru the mud. LOL.

Thanks. This is great; alot more things to put on the board to remember!!

Cheers!!!

Thumper · August 31st, 2008, 09:09 PM

I don't know if it's an improvement but it's very nice!

Since I have several VM-II's, if I got another IWB holster I would be looking for one that seats the gun a little deeper. Just a thought.

Silver Wolf · August 31st, 2008, 09:29 PM

Noted!

Thanks.

ttsail · September 2nd, 2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Wolf

Greetings all!

I wanted to get some opinions on some of my recent work.
I would like to know good and bad points, please. (Keep it clean though.

)
This rig is for a 92F/M9. It is cow with Bali shark on the mag pouch and holster; the belt is a type of reef shark from Mexico. (They are two seperate orders... but I thought they would look pretty cool together.)

The shark on the mag pouch is the natural shape. I only trimmed it at the top; I thought it looked pretty cool that way.

The belt is my second shark belt; I am wearing the first one because it had some stitch imperfections. (I needed a new belt anyway. LOL.)

The shark design on the holster is inspired by Eric from HBE Holsters. Eric was kind enough to look at some of my work and give his opinion. I took his advice and changed some things and feel better about myself and my work. However, there is more work and learning ahead.

I look forward to the comments and would like to thank my customers for their imput and the advice of other holster makers who took the time to talk to me and share some of their knowledge and thoughts.

Cheers.

Very nice rig Dave! The shark from Mexico is very nice! and much easier to work with in my opinion.

Silver Wolf · September 2nd, 2008, 07:05 PM

Thanks that means alot!

Yeah, I like the Mexican a bit more.
I am getting some more tomorrow... the stuff is just running out of the door. LOL.

ttsail · September 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM

Yeah, I like the Mexican a bit more.
I am getting some more tomorrow... the stuff is just running out of the door. LOL.[/QUOTE]

Yes I know, I went to purchase more today but someone named Dave just bought the last of it.

Unfortunately the Mexican skins are too short to make belts with without splicing.

Anyways nice work!

August 31st, 2008, 10:41 AM	#12
John OK Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: US Posts: 67	trigger guard You know, I don't think you should worry at all about the coverage of the trigger on your holster in this situation. The Beretta double action first pull takes approx 15-16 lbs of pressure to pull a very long trigger path. If the holster were for a single action pistol like a BHP or 1911 pattern I might consider more coverage, but really what are we talking about here. It's IWB, the triggers covered and how likely is something going to get into such a small area and actuate a ND. Just my 2 cents

August 31st, 2008, 02:51 PM	#13
Silver Wolf Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 266	Trigger Guard There are alot of mixed feelings, as far as I can tell, regarding the trigger guard. A friend in LE has his TLE RL with light and the trigger is 1/2 way exposed and he likes it. My brother, at times, wants total coverage due to the fact he may use it while hunting. I think it is something I should ensure I ask the customer while taking the order. I would rather be safe than sorry, so to speak. Ironically, the gun shown is a Taurus knock off that I carry cocked and locked... I have no trouble with that or a similar (1911/HP) because that carry configuration is second nature. My first carry gun was a 1911, so... It's food for thought for my building and something I didn't really think to ask. Thank you all for your feedback and thoughts!! Keep 'em coming. __________________ Dave Little Bear Holsters http://www.littlebearholsters.com/ Mission first.... Soldiers ALWAYS!

August 31st, 2008, 07:31 PM	#15
Silver Wolf Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 266	Walking foot... Yeah, I try but some leather is nicer than the other. LOL. I take the back end of the boning knife and push/smooth as best as I can. There is alot of weight on the leather from the foot; more than I could probably put down. But great point!! I will try and find a different method to rid that. That does annoy me because everything looks smooth until you look at the walking foot tracks. Like an elephant thru the mud. LOL. Thanks. This is great; alot more things to put on the board to remember!! Cheers!!! __________________ Dave Little Bear Holsters http://www.littlebearholsters.com/ Mission first.... Soldiers ALWAYS!

August 31st, 2008, 09:09 PM	#16
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I don't know if it's an improvement but it's very nice! Since I have several VM-II's, if I got another IWB holster I would be looking for one that seats the gun a little deeper. Just a thought. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

August 31st, 2008, 09:29 PM	#17
Silver Wolf Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 266	Thumper Noted! Thanks. __________________ Dave Little Bear Holsters http://www.littlebearholsters.com/ Mission first.... Soldiers ALWAYS!

August 30th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#11
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	VERY COOL, almost a shame to have to conceal it !

September 2nd, 2008, 07:05 PM	#19
Silver Wolf Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 266	TT Thanks that means alot! Yeah, I like the Mexican a bit more. I am getting some more tomorrow... the stuff is just running out of the door. LOL. __________________ Dave Little Bear Holsters http://www.littlebearholsters.com/ Mission first.... Soldiers ALWAYS!

September 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM	#20
ttsail Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Middletown,CA Posts: 46	Yeah, I like the Mexican a bit more. I am getting some more tomorrow... the stuff is just running out of the door. LOL.[/QUOTE] Yes I know, I went to purchase more today but someone named Dave just bought the last of it. Unfortunately the Mexican skins are too short to make belts with without splicing. Anyways nice work! __________________ www.ttgunleather.com

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