Modern 1911 holster

[Ned Buckshot]

Very Cool Lone Rider, I like it!

Ned

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

 

    Well done Lone Rider, thanks for sharing pard, that's a beautiful rig,


                     tEN wOLVES 

[GunClick Rick]

How's this one?
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/VanceMontanaWBRig.jpg

HOT DANG!

[Kid Terico]

Lone Rider , Now thats what I call nice. KT

[Slowhand Bob]

Great to see you here Lonerider, as indicated over on the WIRE, I am a fan of your work and design expertise.

[LoneRider]

Thanks All
I make quite a few WB Rigs, not so fancy. That one was a Special Order.

[Slowhand Bob]

Yes I have seen pictures of it posted by the proud owner over on the WIRE, with large amounts of praise.  I hope to make a couple of matches up your way in the summer, hope to meet you if you are shooting.  I would love to see you post more of your special projects on here, there is no doubt in my mind that leather crafters are amongst the most innovative and inventive foke around in this Modern America.

[JD Alan]

LoneRider that is really an outstanding rig. I agree with the other guys, I would sure like to see more pictures of your work posted here. That one is a real inspiration. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Slowhand Bob, this has been a great thread. I know it takes a lot of extra effort to take pictures and post them here but I sure appreciate it; it's like having a leather working school on line. I had a hard time visualizing this one until you showed it finished with the gun in it, then it made sense to me. (remember, I'm kinda slow with this stuff)

[Slowhand Bob]

JD, I am in that same boat pard but when we get it its got.     Another thought while yall are waiting for me to finish playing cowboy this weekend is that perhaps using 8/9oz leather for the holster over a 2/3oz liner might take up most of the excess room I had with mine.  I will try that before changing the pattern and do a quick and dirty rivet job (no sewing) on the belt loop, to make this quicker and easier yet.  Another thought that has crossed my mind is a quick attach belt clip BUT I have never found a metal one that I like for sale.  I think someone should come out with a version that has a small J-hook on the bottom.  In my experience they are far superior in their retaining value, especially when made to fit the belt sizes properly.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's a very fine rig, LoneRider. It looks good. Nice work.

[MontanaSlick]

Save the pattern Bob, I didn't and I'm kicking myself.

I made a holster 5 yrs. ago, Glock 9mm for my Frin up in ND.

Here's a pik, hope yulll excuse the link.

I took the measurments from the gun and it worked great

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/GregsHolster.jpg

Willl also fit a 1911

MS

[Slowhand Bob]

Montana, my problem is that I always save patterns BUT if they were works in progress I can never remember what I had in mind AND if it was a ready pattern I lose it over time!!!!  I finished a newly resized holster that is perhaps a better fit than the first one I made, though these are not actually as critical in fit as a  standard holster style.  It is in the shop drying and it is my hope that the wife will help me clean up the new pattern tonight with Adobe.  I am now curious as to what existing pistol the first pattern might work with?  It would have to be something that uses a patter of about 3/4" wider than the 1911, perhaps a Glock?

[MontanaSlick]

I used a Glock for this pattern and a 1911 would be a little loose but not that bad.
I think it's the length that matters the most.

[Slowhand Bob]

The pattern in my first post has been replaced by a corrected version and even illustrates a second cut added at the mouth that like better and even offers a bit less muzzle rear cant, if you so desire.  I find that when I carry concealed with the firearm carried behind my stronside hip, the farther back the carry, the more cant I desire. 

Most critical notes are included on the pattern and using 8/9oz leather over a 2/3oz liner has really improved the rigidity of the holster.  The versions pictured below have 1 1/4" 8-32 cheep machine screws but something better with a length of one inch should be a better fit.  If I have missed any needed details please let me know.

As you can see from the photo I played around with the design a bit, also notice that these used rivets for attaching the belt loops.  Before putting this pattern away and starting on a metal liner attempt, it is my intention to make one more holster from it with another twist.  I want to do a version of the old Tight Rope style (COB) carry and this will have a couple of interesting design differences in that the belt loop would use a snap on/off design and there would be a shirt (snag) protector rise built in.

[Dalton Masterson]

Looks good SHB.

[Texas Lawdog]

Bro. Slick, I like the Glock holster you made for your friend.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

 The holster's look great Bob, I can't wait to make one for my ownself, well done


          tEN wOLVES

[Kid Terico]

Slowhand very nice job.    Great color and design. I like. KT

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Very nice work, Bob. I like both holsters equally. You're right, dfepending on where it rides, one may want more or less cant. Good pics.

[Gun Butcher]

 Slowhand I want to thank you for posting all this info. I have a glock that belongs to a friend that I am going to make a holster for just for practice so I will be using some of your ideas in the next few days. He thinks nylon is the only thing to put a gun in so I thought I could get some experience and maybe change his mind all in one wack.