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New Holster Prototype

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:30 pm
by Lucky45
The making of Frankenholsterstein

After being frustrated from searching the internet and magazines for the right IWB holster for my gun and not being able to find it. I decided to do what many before have done when faced with this problem, including DaVinci, Galileo, Newton etc. I made it my damn self!!!

Why, you say, I didn’t just fork over $100 and buy one. I know I could afford it but would I be happy with it is the question. The main issue is Because I wanted it the way I wanted it, that’s why!

Anyway, take a look.

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First, I would like to thank Blue Bell Diary Farm. One of your cows is missing, but it has been offered up for a more illustrious career than just giving milk. Look at the quality leather hide.

Second, I would like to thank my Mommy for allowing me to watch her sew clothing whereby I was able sew my holster from her encouragement. “Boy, sew your buttons back on yourself, your hands aren’t broken.� Thank you mommy.

Third, I would like to thank my highschool drafting and art teachers for showing me the differences in lines and symmetry, so I could carve out such a masterpiece.

Fourth, I would like to thank Dupont for inventing Nylon, so that my masterpiece could hold together for hopefully a long life.

Cowhide = Free
Nylon thread = $2
Belt clip and screw = $10

Blood, sweat, tears, time (2 days) from needle pricks, sliced fingers, shouts from wife and knowledge from Apache indians passed down through generations, and me not caring what ANYONE thinks about it, all ending in a holster that fits like a GLOVE. = PRICELESS

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:34 pm
by jbirds1210
Awesome....I bet that is how many holster companies begin! I hope it serves you well for years! Now you have to make a mag holder to match it :grin:
Jason

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:27 pm
by carlson1
Great Job Lucky! I applaud your ambition.

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:29 pm
by JKDubb
That looks great, Is that a "Baby" Desert Eagle. I think I see 'Made in Isreal' on the side...

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:30 pm
by Cosmo 9
Well Done !!!

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:35 pm
by JLaw
Wow! Very impressive. Looks like maybe you found you're calling in life?!?

JLaw

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:44 pm
by Lucky45
Thanks jbirds1210, carlson1, JKDubb, Cosmo 9.


Yes, JK...it's my "Baby"

Thought I was going to have to travel to Isreal to get a holster, but then that war broke out. So I changed my mind. Didn't want a DE compatible holster.

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:13 pm
by Venus Pax
JKDubb has good eyes.
Your holster looks great. It takes a lot of patience to make something by hand yourself, and it takes talent and knowledge to do it correctly.
I admire that.

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:22 pm
by JKDubb
Venus Pax wrote:JKDubb has good eyes.
Your holster looks great.
Naw, I have the same piece and a large monitor.

Is that tuckable?

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:23 pm
by Alric
Another Baby Eagle carrier! Every time I find one I smile to myself.

I'm having the holster blues. But I don't know how to sew...

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:28 pm
by JKDubb
Alric wrote:Another Baby Eagle carrier! Every time I find one I smile to myself.

I'm having the holster blues. But I don't know how to sew...
Maybe we could talk Lucky45 into producing a few... :thumbsup:

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:52 pm
by Lucky45
hey JK,
it is tuckable.



Alric,
I feel what you been going through. you see holsters online but you wish you could try it before you pay for it. And most sites don't have your gun listed anyway. Glad to see another DE here.

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:16 am
by nuparadigm
I like it!

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:26 am
by lrb111
Lucky, where did you come up with the "belt clip and screw"? inquiring minds, ya know? :-)

nice work.

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:43 pm
by badgerw
Mr. Lucky -

Looks like you found your own way to the Tucker Gunleather "Cover-up." It's a fine holster. I have one for my S&W 642.

Bill