My son bought his wife her first gun (642-1). I just finished the holster and belt I made for her. I suspect it won't get much use but I had to make her one anyway.
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zzzippper
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I doubt if your DIL likes you advertizing her waist size. Chicks are funny like that.
Very nice, I like the stamping around the belt conchos.
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Perhaps, but I don't think she'd mind. See's a pretty confident woman. Just in case- don't tell her about it next time you see her.
Adk.IBO
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Very nice! I have dabbled in leather crafts and have all the tools for doing something similar to that. The belt is no problem but a pattern and type/thickness of leather for the holster would sure save a bunch of trial and error. Was it a kit? If so where could one be obtained? I too have a j-frame (640 in 38spl). That's why I have a keen interest.
Thanks, John
Thanks, John
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Thanks John. The leather is 9 oz. and I made the pattern for the holster. I buy my materials at Tandy Leather. They sell some holster patterns but I haven't seen one for a j-frame. They do sell a couple books on holster making that include directions for making patterns. I believe I've seen some directions on-line too. You might want to do a search. Making the pattern is really not too difficult. Feel free to PM me if I can give you any more help.
Roger
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Great work.
She should move to WY, fit right in out here and can wear it every day.
Thom Braxton
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She should move to WY, fit right in out here and can wear it every day.
Thom Braxton
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That is beautiful work!
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Awesome Rig.
Your Daughter In law is a lucky girl.
Your Daughter In law is a lucky girl.
shouldazagged
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You're a damn good father-in-law, and that's beautiful work.
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Thanks all, very nice of you!
Adk.IBO
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All my tools, patterns, perimeter stitching material and belt blanks have come from Tandy. Closest store for 26 years is over 200 miles so I've kinda slacked off, but ironically I dug out everything just last week and looked through it. I've got a couple of belt blanks, plenty of stitching material and some leather, but the leather looks to thick, maybe not. How do you measure it? I did do a quick search for a pattern, no real leads, I'll look some more.
Thanks Roger, John
PS Probably shoulda PM'd you so as not to clog the gun forum.
Thanks Roger, John
PS Probably shoulda PM'd you so as not to clog the gun forum.
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Sent you an e-mail.
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