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New Floral Carved 1911 Holster I Made
Here are some pictures of a 1911 Holster I Hand made and carved from Hermann Oak 8-9oz Leather.It is shown with my original 1918 Army issued 1911.
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Wow, beautiful work! Might be time to quit your day job!
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I know nothing about leather working but I know nice and that is very nice.
Good job.
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That's pretty work! I like it that it doesn't have a retention strap, too.
And I notice that the welt isn't full length. Do you have a reason for doing it that way?
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That's pretty work! I like it that it doesn't have a retention strap, too.
And I notice that the welt isn't full length. Do you have a reason for doing it that way?
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Without a retention strap a full length welt leaves the Gun too loose.A smaller trigger guard welt makes it easier to re holster the Gun but still gives a nice tight fit.
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THAT IS A WELL THOUGHT OUT DESIGN, THAT IS BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED. YOU ARE A VERY TALENTED GUY………...
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Very nice carving work!
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Without a retention strap a full length welt leaves the Gun too loose.A smaller trigger guard welt makes it easier to re holster the Gun but still gives a nice tight fit.
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I didn't know that. I seem to learn something new every day I'm on this forum. Thanks for the info.
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nice work...
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That is top notch work!!
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Without a retention strap a full length welt leaves the Gun too loose.A smaller trigger guard welt makes it easier to re holster the Gun but still gives a nice tight fit.
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The full length welt allows you to shorten the width of the holster, as well as add rigidity. If you don't change your pattern to accommodate the welt it will certainly be loose in the holster. Reduce the width by the thickness of the welt and it will get you in the general ball park of a usable holster for mock up. This is one on a similar pattern with full welt.
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Thanks for the tip,I appreciate it.
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Nice work should be pleased.
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Very nice work, looks great.
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Good looking work...... Carving, and stitching !
Your stitch work makes my fingers hurt just looking at it.
Looks like young Rob,(eaglestroker), has continued to "step up" his game as well.
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great job!!!
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Really impressive work.
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