After about 4 hours of reading and saying, "Ok, I'll get that one...", then five minutes later saying, "No, I'll get that one...", I decided I'm going to make one. I know what you're thinking, but I have a fair amount of leather working experience. I'd considered it earlier, but I was a little unsure about being able to form the leather correctly. After a little research, I feel pretty good about it. I already have all the tools and a cow hide that's the correct weight. I looked around and ended up paying $10 for a pattern so I won't have to wing it there. Anyway, I'm going to give it a shot. I might end up buying another holster anyway, but I'm still waiting for my CCL to come through. So, I have time to play around. Anyway, I'm just going to try a pancake style holster. If I don't like it or I can't make it right, I'll make or buy something else.

Thanks for all the suggestions and help. I'll post a pic of whatever I come up with.

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Posted by TigerOnThe Hill

Springhill, LA

Member since Sep 2008

6833 posts

Posted on 4/26/16 at 10:36 pm to Teague

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I decided I'm going to make one.

Good for you!! I made a couple leather rifle slings once because I thought I could do as good as the custom ones that cost more money than I could afford to spend. Both turned out pretty good and I still use one of them today. I've always been partial to the "pancake" holster. The first holster I bought when I was in high school was a pancake holster made by Roy Baker, the father of the pancake holster. Fast forward >20 years. I've now moved to LA and Roy Baker has moved his shop to Magnolia, AR, 30 miles from me. I bought an early Ruger P89 and had the privilege of watching him put the finishing touches on a holster at his shop for the gun. Keep us up to date w/ your holster adventure.

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Posted by Propagandalf

Baton Rouge

Member since May 2010

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Posted on 4/27/16 at 12:02 am to Teague

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I Know Nothing About 1911 Holsters

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After about 4 hours of reading and saying, "Ok, I'll get that one...", then five minutes later saying, "No, I'll get that one...", I decided I'm going to make one.

Learned it all in 4 hours, huh?

Jk, goodluck. keep us posted.