I made a holster

[rifleshooter2]

Ok this is my first attempt at holster making. It was fun and I think I'll be trying a few more in the future.

Its a pocket holster and mag pouch for my OMC .380



The leather came from an old belt I had laying around.

[warpath9809]

Pretty cool !! I made a kydex IWB for my CZPO7. It's fun to tinker around & make thing yourself. Show us more pics when you make something new.

[Jimmy Dean]

That is really cool! i may have to try to make one for my bersa .380 now! Doubt it will end up that good tho, not the best with that type stuff. But anyway, keep up the good work!

[rifleshooter2]

That is really cool! i may have to try to make one for my bersa .380 now! Doubt it will end up that good tho, not the best with that type stuff. But anyway, keep up the good work!

I say give it a try.

[rifleshooter2]

Ok here is my second attempt at holster making. Its a belt holster for my CZ-82.

[iMoses14]

What kind of sewing machine do you use for that?

[rifleshooter2]

I stitched it by hand.

[MostlyHarmless]

I recently switched to a "speedy stitcher" for my leather crafting.

The leather I use for holsters and sheaths still needs to have pre-drilled holes, but the sewing does go faster with this thing.




Jan

[rifleshooter2]

I recently switched to a "speedy stitcher" for my leather crafting.

The leather I use for holsters and sheaths still needs to have pre-drilled holes, but the sewing does go faster with this thing.




Jan

I have one of those but I prefer to use a saddle stitch insted of a chain stitch that those do. If a thread breaks using a saddle stitch the stittching will not come undone. It takes longer but I'm in no hurry.

[MostlyHarmless]

I have one of those but I prefer to use a saddle stitch insted of a chain stitch that those do. If a thread breaks using a saddle stitch the stittching will not come undone. It takes longer but I'm in no hurry.

True. I've always done the saddle stitch too. For those who don't know the difference between a saddle and a chain/lock stitch, this picture illustrates the problem quite well:



When doing holsters or sheaths I usually use some rather thick hide. I make a little grove with a Dremel tool where the threads run. That prevents most of the wear on the threads. Waxed nylon thread running inside of those groves is almost indestructible and would only break under extreme abuse. That's when some strategically placed rivets would have to save the day.


Jan