guitarzNgunz
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So last week I received my Lobo Gunleather Enhanced Pancake with Hammer Shield in the mail. I'm not sure how long it took but I think it was around 4 weeks? I also placed an order for the Offset IWB also with hammer shield in horsehide a week or so after and that arrived in the mail today! Pretty fast turnaround for a custom leather holster if you ask me. You may be wondering why the hammer shield with an enclosed hammer model 642? I opted for the hammer shield to aid in guarding the firearm from perspiration. It also aids in re-holstering.
First Impressions: These holsters are very nice looking. The black color looks great with my S&W 642 boot grips. The stitching is very tight and well done. You can tell that Ray takes the time on each holster from the detailed boning on both.
Enhanced Pancake Fit: The leather for the enhanced is very rigid this is a cowhide leather. He places some sort of hardening agent on it because the holster does not collapse which is great for re-holstering. It almost has a Dawn dish soap smell to it. It actually clicks into place similar to kydex which is awesome. It has a WELTED-SEAM CONSTRUCTION this utilizes a third layer of leather sewn between the inner and outer holster panels fore-and-aft. This results in several "enhancements":
1. Increased strength and rigidity, permitting the highest practical ride on the belt for enhanced concealability.
2. Enhanced fit to the handgun is permitted by the welts, moving the stitch-lines closer to the outline of the handgun.
3. Enhanced comfort is provided by the tunnel-style belt attachments fore-and-aft, since only one layer of leather is beneath the belt, lying flat and smooth.
4. The outer shell of the holster is not interrupted by the traditional belt slots, which form lumps that can obstruct the cover garment as it glides over the holstered handgun.
5. Natural sight channel allows the front sight to enter and exit the holster with little or no contact with the leather.
Comes standard with a 15 degree cant but if you prefer more or less Ray can accomodate your needs.
Offset IWB Horsehide Fit: The Offset IWB with Horsehide Leather is very thin which is great for appendix carry. I'm wearing the offset now and I can hardly tell it's there. The offset belt clip minimizes bulk to increase comfort the clip is very nice it's spring tempered and grips the belt perfectly. It doesn't stick out too much like some other holsters I've had in the past. Again the stitching is tight and Ray did an excellent job on the detailed boning. The Offset IWB is a more traditional style of leather in how it flexes and moves it works out great for added comfort worn IWB. It also has a slight click when holstered but not as loud as the enhanced. It has that beautiful new leather smell. This is definitely a minimalist holster, when my wife first saw it in the mail box she thought it was a knife sheath and she was surprised that it was a holster for the J-Frame. It comes with neutral cant which allows for strong-side use, while also working well for carry at the appendix position, and functioning well for cross-draw. Can be taken on and off very quickly and easily.
Overall: These holsters are a homerun. Inexpensive, top quality, and fast turnaround times you just can't go wrong. Ray is a pleasure to deal with he is a retired LEO and has a big heart. We exchanged a few emails about our families and you can just tell he is a genuinely nice guy.
Well here are some pics...although they don't do much justice.
Enhanced Pancake w/ Hammer Shield
Offset Belt Clip IWB Horsehide w/ Hammershield:
Lobo Gun Leather - Home
First Impressions: These holsters are very nice looking. The black color looks great with my S&W 642 boot grips. The stitching is very tight and well done. You can tell that Ray takes the time on each holster from the detailed boning on both.
Enhanced Pancake Fit: The leather for the enhanced is very rigid this is a cowhide leather. He places some sort of hardening agent on it because the holster does not collapse which is great for re-holstering. It almost has a Dawn dish soap smell to it. It actually clicks into place similar to kydex which is awesome. It has a WELTED-SEAM CONSTRUCTION this utilizes a third layer of leather sewn between the inner and outer holster panels fore-and-aft. This results in several "enhancements":
1. Increased strength and rigidity, permitting the highest practical ride on the belt for enhanced concealability.
2. Enhanced fit to the handgun is permitted by the welts, moving the stitch-lines closer to the outline of the handgun.
3. Enhanced comfort is provided by the tunnel-style belt attachments fore-and-aft, since only one layer of leather is beneath the belt, lying flat and smooth.
4. The outer shell of the holster is not interrupted by the traditional belt slots, which form lumps that can obstruct the cover garment as it glides over the holstered handgun.
5. Natural sight channel allows the front sight to enter and exit the holster with little or no contact with the leather.
Comes standard with a 15 degree cant but if you prefer more or less Ray can accomodate your needs.
Offset IWB Horsehide Fit: The Offset IWB with Horsehide Leather is very thin which is great for appendix carry. I'm wearing the offset now and I can hardly tell it's there. The offset belt clip minimizes bulk to increase comfort the clip is very nice it's spring tempered and grips the belt perfectly. It doesn't stick out too much like some other holsters I've had in the past. Again the stitching is tight and Ray did an excellent job on the detailed boning. The Offset IWB is a more traditional style of leather in how it flexes and moves it works out great for added comfort worn IWB. It also has a slight click when holstered but not as loud as the enhanced. It has that beautiful new leather smell. This is definitely a minimalist holster, when my wife first saw it in the mail box she thought it was a knife sheath and she was surprised that it was a holster for the J-Frame. It comes with neutral cant which allows for strong-side use, while also working well for carry at the appendix position, and functioning well for cross-draw. Can be taken on and off very quickly and easily.
Overall: These holsters are a homerun. Inexpensive, top quality, and fast turnaround times you just can't go wrong. Ray is a pleasure to deal with he is a retired LEO and has a big heart. We exchanged a few emails about our families and you can just tell he is a genuinely nice guy.
Well here are some pics...although they don't do much justice.
Enhanced Pancake w/ Hammer Shield
Offset Belt Clip IWB Horsehide w/ Hammershield:
Lobo Gun Leather - Home
