Make you own holster? Let's see it!

[rednichols]

Well, let's see some of your world renowned designs.

Rather than posting up my own pics, which is against the spirit of the Forum's policy of non-sponsors showing off their work, you can see my work simply by Googling 'red Nichols holster'. The 'images' portion of the search is also informative. Many of my patents will come up, too, because the RED comes from my initials (r.e.d.) and my actual name is Richard

 

[gregintenn]

Rather than posting up my own pics, which is against the spirit of the Forum's policy of non-sponsors showing off their work, you can see my work simply by Googling 'red Nichols holster'. The 'images' portion of the search is also informative. Many of my patents will come up, too, because the RED comes from my initials (r.e.d.) and my actual name is Richard

Fair enough. I'm computer challenged, but a cursory search reveals that High Noon Holsters once carried some of your designs, but no longer do.

I assume you don't intend to come off as arrogant and condescending, but as I reread your posts, I can't seem to find much other way to take you.

I'm more than willing to learn from constructive criticism, but all I see in your posts is that you know it all, and we should worship you.

 

[bamabiker]

I'm one of those amateur makers that you are putting down but that's OK I've got tough skin.
Back to wanting to learn, can you tell me some cases where a holster design got someone killed and how was it determined that the design is what did it?

 

[REM 3200]

Fair enough. I'm computer challenged, but a cursory search reveals that High Noon Holsters once carried some of your designs, but no longer do.

I assume you don't intend to come off as arrogant and condescending, but as I reread your posts, I can't seem to find much other way to take you.

I'm more than willing to learn from constructive criticism, but all I see in your posts is that you know it all, and we should worship you.

I have no dog in the fight, however I think gregintenn nailed it fairly well.
I don't care for self-proclaimed experts in any field.

 

[Old TexMex]

Wow, we get some real special people here, don't we! Imagine. A guy that designed holsters. That compares himself to Donald Trump. We...lucky...few.... Actually, Paul Keating comes to mind when I read reds posts.

I lived in Australia for 16 years, (I still have my R.M. Williams boots, and actually met Mr. Williams in Toowoomba, in '86...quite a humble gentleman) and I promise you, arrogance is cheap down there. They give it away.

I BUY holsters, and I know what to look for now. After all these years.....


Expert world traveller, super hero
since 1953

 

[rednichols]

This puzzles me, this 'shooting the messenger' about safety in the design of holsters. Is it because some members actually don't believe this happens? Useful information for my next court appearance in products liability cases. I'll print out a copy for the Court. And for the widow.

It also puzzles me how often on a gun forum, some arse will make a point out of my Australia base. Why would anyone assume I'm anything but an American because of it? Maybe it's a Texan thing.

Perhaps Ian Fleming said it best: "I've been pestiferated ever since Sports Illustrated ran that article about Bond's weapons . . . Since that article appeared I've had hundreds of letters from weapon maniacs - and they are maniacs; they're terrifying . . ..". I think I'll edit the opening of my forthcoming book to include those words of wisdom

 

[Old TexMex]

Some arse? Noticing that you're insulting and arrogant is a Texan thing? please expound on this "Texan thing". Always someone else, right red?

."I think I'll edit the opening of my forthcoming book to include those words of wisdom"

Yeah, great idea.

World explorer, hammock designer
Barbed wire inspector
Since 1961

 

[keith44spl]

Rather than posting up my own pics, which is against the spirit of the Forum's policy of non-sponsors showing off their work, you can see my work simply by Googling 'red Nichols holster'. The 'images' portion of the search is also informative. Many of my patents will come up, too, because the RED comes from my initials (r.e.d.) and my actual name is Richard

I did that little google search for images.....If all those holsters are your design,
you got a lot of patent infringements going on thar pard.

Did find that there is really nothing new down under the sun.

Gees, I jest been making em for 40 sumthing years and
never felt the need to boast...I let my rigs do the talking.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all that wear my rigs, so Thank You very much!

Su Amigo,
Dave

Maybe it's a Texan thing.

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And then to top it off, insults half the civilized world


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[BAM-BAM]

Wow this thread sure took a turn since my last visit........................in the spirit of the new tack this thread has taken....... LOL

RED based on your bio and intro in post #39; do you work at Home Depot or Lowe's?



I've been consulting with a "holster maker" for about 5 weeks now ..... when do I get my Merit Badge in holster making.........






Old TexMex..... like your new tag lines...."Expert world traveler,super hero since 1953"...... two thumbs up!! 1953 was a great year!!!!

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Sorry .... had to take a phone call....pesky Clients...... just cus they pay you a few hundred bucks an hour.......they expect you to interrupt surfing the S&W Forum and take their call!!!!!! LOL


RED..... we generally have a good rep around here of........."Plays well with others"

So while according to Post 31..... you are #1 in your own mind............ to paraphrase a line from a J Wayne Movie;

" Mr. Sparks? I thought you were dead!"...

lets play nice ......Please...... I was enjoying seeing what some others were making in their spare time........

 

[keith44spl]

Jest in the sprit of the thread and at the OP's request....

My personal rig and Reg. Magnum....(This is not an advertisement cause I'm fixin to be retired too!)



And I'm not a world renowned saddle maker neither.
But that doesn't mean I can't design and build one.....




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[old&slow]

I'm the very model of tact and persuasion there.

Again, I'm a model of diplomacy.

But dealing with amateurs who treat holster design and production with any less awareness than top-range -- that is, they 'don't know what they don't know' --


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Now that's funny,, It's always good to start the day off with a smile ,, Thanks you sir,,

 

[bamabiker]

Wow this thread sure took a turn since my last visit........................in the spirit of the new tack this thread has taken....... LOL

Kind of surprised the mods have let it go on.
I think I'll bow out before they show up.
Adios Amigos
you to Red

 

[BAM-BAM]

Jest in the sprit of the thread and at the OP's request....


And I'm not a world renowned saddle maker neither.
But that doesn't mean I can't design and build one.....

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Keith......

Sir as a Lawyer I must inform you that; that design could get you killed ....... no seat belt or anyway to mount a car seat for the kiddies......... remember a badly designed saddle could get you Killed!!!!!!!

Is that white thing an "airbag"??


I'm out of here..........

 

[Old TexMex]

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And then to top it off, insults half the civilized world


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[Wyatt Burp]

A certain commentator says occasionally, "It ain't bragging if you can do it." Red Nichols has criticized my stuff before and I skip getting mad and think about what he's saying instead and wonder how to fix it. There are some great holster makers here whose work just knocks me out and who I get along great with. Turnerriver is my go to guru for holster history. Red is the same thing plus holster construction details. When I dug up a simple but scarce junk box Berns-Martin IWB holster, I really got the lowdown on this uncatalogued item from both of them.
Thanks, S&W Forum, for letting us share our stuff in this particular thread.

 

[Eaglestroker]

This puzzles me, this 'shooting the messenger' about safety in the design of holsters. Is it because some members actually don't believe this happens? Useful information for my next court appearance in products liability cases. I'll print out a copy for the Court. And for the widow.

Red - I'm all ears. What my eyes can't see are where you recommend any form of actual critique, or point out how to fix it. From your coffee analogy you are not actually interested in trying to teach - so why say anything at all? Your taking a victim mentality in this post when you started the discussion in the first place. It isn't shooting the messenger to ask for a source of past cases - google does not turn up valid sources for such instances and many a maker could benefit from trying to diagnose such a catastrophic failure. Without being able to verify a case it's like the popular insurance commercial and the french model.

Big makers obviously have larger resources to funnel into research and design. The problem for someone trying to gain knowledge in this industry is you can't just go to one and say "I want to learn the why, not the what." Been there, tried that. That leaves interested parties little choice minus a few various books, video sources, and a lot of trial and error.

Safety is obviously a very real priority, there is no prize for second place.

 

[fat tom]

f.t.

 

[Ranger514]

Red said his first name is Richard...but I think he's earned the distinction of the nickname Dick. Somehow that just seems more fitting. For all you holster makers, amateur or otherwise, thanks for sharing your pics. You guys do some awesome work

 

[keith44spl]

Jest in the sprit of the thread and at the OP's request....


And I'm not a world renowned saddle maker neither.
But that doesn't mean I can't design and build one.....

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Keith......

Sir as a Lawyer I must inform you that; that design could get you killed ....... no seat belt or anyway to mount a car seat for the kiddies......... remember a badly designed saddle could get you Killed!!!!!!!

Is that white thing an "airbag"??


I'm out of here..........

Yur not too awful far off'n the mark right thar.....

Stompin broncs and skinning mules have come close a few times.
But I ain't never been kilt yet.

Oh, those 'white things' there's one on each side of the swells,
'Buckin Rolls' as the old hands call em.

I'll take those design flaws under advisement, but don't expect a re-call of any kind...


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Cowboy, Lawman, Ol Time Philosopher,
Trader of Fine Mules & Polo Ponies.

 

[carpriver]

Sorry that I am so picture posting challenged, or I would post my most recent IWB holster. I think it turned out very well and I am proud of the workman ship. I make my own holster based on what think will be comfortable for me. while working on "my idea of a holster' I think about retention, comfort durability, stitching and rivet placement. I have made some holsters that didn't work out and some that worked very well. what I make I make for myself. everything is hand cut sewn, and burnished. http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=210103&stc=1&d=1442602688ut,.
I did find a way to post a picture after all. this is my take on a snap on holster or use clips.