Make your own gun holster... maybe?

chrise2004 · April 2nd, 2009, 08:17 PM

I was just curious if anyone has ever tried to make their own gun holster? I've always been good with leather and fabrication so i was just curious if anyone has attempted making OWB leather paddle holster or something along those lines? Or used Kydex or somethign like that to produce one. I've heard of people using Kydex to make knife sheaths and said it's not too bad. But just looking for some input.

If anyone has any info or links to good websites that show a "How to..." That would be great. I've been looking online with no luck.

Thanks,
Chris

jwhite75 · April 2nd, 2009, 09:00 PM

There are all kinds of DIY guys on here...with some pretty darn good stuff. Lots of people trying their hand at kydex.

QKShooter · April 2nd, 2009, 09:07 PM

Buy this book. It will give you all of the basics. It's always for sale on Ebay. for around $10.00 & Shipping.
The holster patterns and styles are somewhat outdated but, it shows you how to design and fit a holster for any gun. Plus it gives you all of the most basic leather working, sewing, & molding information.
Vintage- How To Make Holsters-Leather Book StyleCraft40 - eBay (item 180334870588 end time Apr-06-09 15:07:18 PDT)

Blue · April 2nd, 2009, 09:22 PM

Made a pocket holster for my P3AT using a pattern/plan fron KTOG, and like it better than any of the commercially made holsters I have bought.

The only problem I have had is finding materials that I like.

retsupt99 · April 2nd, 2009, 10:20 PM

I wouldn't have the time, patience, or interest to try making a holster for any of my weapons...I'm sure it would be a lousy investment/return of my time.
I'm used to a quality piece of boned leather for my Kimbers and Glocks.
But I do wish you the best...every experienced holster maker had to make his/her FIRST one.

randyc74 · April 3rd, 2009, 01:47 AM

Check out ~~Leatherworker.net
It's a friendly site where many amature and professional holster makers hang out.

Randy

SIGP250 · April 3rd, 2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrise2004

I was just curious if anyone has ever tried to make their own gun holster? I've always been good with leather and fabrication so i was just curious if anyone has attempted making OWB leather paddle holster or something along those lines? Or used Kydex or somethign like that to produce one. I've heard of people using Kydex to make knife sheaths and said it's not too bad. But just looking for some input.

If anyone has any info or links to good websites that show a "How to..." That would be great. I've been looking online with no luck.

Thanks,
Chris

I encourage you to experiment but not necessarily on yourself or another person or untested prototypes. There is just too much liability at stake for an untested product.

Find what you think is the best and then build a better mouse trap based on that.

semperfi.45 · April 3rd, 2009, 09:06 AM

I have a bunch of holster designs that I have for my "what I'm doing after retirement" job. This link is inspiring...

JDLawhon.com - My Home on the Web

QKShooter · April 3rd, 2009, 10:02 AM

You are doing some really nice leather holsters and knife sheaths. Super nice work and extremely professional. Very well thought out and NEAT work.

Folks really should visit your gallery and take a look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by semperfi.45

I have a bunch of holster designs that I have for my "what I'm doing after retirement" job. This link is inspiring...

JDLawhon.com - My Home on the Web

Prvt. Toter · April 3rd, 2009, 11:54 PM

Yep..
Quicky IWB tuckable

Pocket Carry?

another couple for the pocket

I have done a couple of IWB versions for 1911, HK, kahr and Glock models, but no pics. I have a long way to go to even come close to the masters out there, but these are my home jobs. I have a couple of OWB snap designs that folks are trying for me at the local shops, but nothing to post yet.

April 2nd, 2009, 08:17 PM	#1
chrise2004 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern IL Posts: 608	Make your own gun holster... maybe? I was just curious if anyone has ever tried to make their own gun holster? I've always been good with leather and fabrication so i was just curious if anyone has attempted making OWB leather paddle holster or something along those lines? Or used Kydex or somethign like that to produce one. I've heard of people using Kydex to make knife sheaths and said it's not too bad. But just looking for some input. If anyone has any info or links to good websites that show a "How to..." That would be great. I've been looking online with no luck. Thanks, Chris

April 2nd, 2009, 09:00 PM	#2
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	There are all kinds of DIY guys on here...with some pretty darn good stuff. Lots of people trying their hand at kydex. __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

April 2nd, 2009, 09:22 PM	#4
Blue Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152	Made a pocket holster for my P3AT using a pattern/plan fron KTOG, and like it better than any of the commercially made holsters I have bought. The only problem I have had is finding materials that I like. __________________ I'm clinging to my guns and religion.

April 2nd, 2009, 10:20 PM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,829	I wouldn't have the time, patience, or interest to try making a holster for any of my weapons...I'm sure it would be a lousy investment/return of my time. I'm used to a quality piece of boned leather for my Kimbers and Glocks. But I do wish you the best...every experienced holster maker had to make his/her FIRST one. __________________ "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

April 3rd, 2009, 01:47 AM	#6
randyc74 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 116	Check out ~~Leatherworker.net It's a friendly site where many amature and professional holster makers hang out. Randy __________________ Randy Bulldog Custom Gun Leather www.bulldogleathercompany.com

April 2nd, 2009, 09:07 PM	#3
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,502	Buy this book. It will give you all of the basics. It's always for sale on Ebay. for around $10.00 & Shipping. The holster patterns and styles are somewhat outdated but, it shows you how to design and fit a holster for any gun. Plus it gives you all of the most basic leather working, sewing, & molding information. Vintage- How To Make Holsters-Leather Book StyleCraft40 - eBay (item 180334870588 end time Apr-06-09 15:07:18 PDT)

April 3rd, 2009, 09:06 AM	#8
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	I have a bunch of holster designs that I have for my "what I'm doing after retirement" job. This link is inspiring... JDLawhon.com - My Home on the Web __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

April 3rd, 2009, 11:54 PM	#10
Prvt. Toter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 154	Yep.. Quicky IWB tuckable Pocket Carry? another couple for the pocket I have done a couple of IWB versions for 1911, HK, kahr and Glock models, but no pics. I have a long way to go to even come close to the masters out there, but these are my home jobs. I have a couple of OWB snap designs that folks are trying for me at the local shops, but nothing to post yet. __________________ If your not packin' your slackin' Its better to have and not need than to need and not have, keep it safe but keep it loaded! USN : Desert Storm

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