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Sideshow bob recommended I post a few of these here . Not sure if this is the right place or not but here we go...
I do all the leather work by hand from start to finish . Here is a set that I made back in january.
3.5 inch 1911 with a matching mag carrier and an iwb for a 5 inch 1911 which has been my main carry rig since then.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/SU1HMDAxMzktMjAxMTA0MjUtMTA1Ni5qcGc.jpg
Small rig for a j-frame built for ftwcoatings owner here in wichita .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/SU1HMDAxNzktMjAxMTA1MTAtMTYzNS5qcGc.jpg
Tuckable iwb for a glock 17
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/SU1HMDAyMDItMjAxMTA1MTktMjIwNS5qcGc.jpg
Another 3.5 inch 1911 .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/holsters/IMG00073-20110330-1138.jpg
Owb rig for a commander dressed in pigskin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/SU1HMDAyMTItMjAxMTA1MjEtMTQxNC5qcGc.jpg
Ill stop there . Let me know what you guys think . Good or bad , any feedback is a plus.
UberTong
06-01-2011, 13:47
Goood!
Whoa. That's the first leather that requires lots of oil and stitches I like that doesn't have to be limited to the bedroom.
ChadAmberg
06-01-2011, 16:29
Let me just ask one question.
Pricing?
Your full size personal one is bad ass my man!
Standard pancake style holsters start at $70 and the iwb style like I carry are $100
TEAMRICO
06-02-2011, 09:30
Those are nice!
Location?
DOH!
Wichita, KS! Found it!
Zundfolge
06-02-2011, 10:23
Very nice work!
So on that tuckable IWB, are the loops affixed with chicago screws or rivets?
I'm thinking I'd like to find a basically all leather alternative to the Crossbreed Supertuck (which is capable of swapping out the various types of belt clips ... I want to be able to switch back and forth between clips and velcro).
Do you have a web site?
I also assume you're active here: http://www.ksccw.com
Very nice work!
So on that tuckable IWB, are the loops affixed with chicago screws or rivets?
I'm thinking I'd like to find a basically all leather alternative to the Crossbreed Supertuck (which is capable of swapping out the various types of belt clips ... I want to be able to switch back and forth between clips and velcro).
Do you have a web site?
I also assume you're active here: http://www.ksccw.com
They are attached with chicago screws , and that black tuckable has more the 2 holes per side . Each loop can move up or down a hole . Every thing I use is leather related , never tried metal or kydex clips yet . also yes I'm on ksccw.com under the same user . Don't have a website as of yet though.
Throat Erosion
06-03-2011, 01:27
Those are amazing, you may have to increase production here pretty soon.
I sure hope so . Right now I make 3 or 4 a week , would like to be at 3 or 4 per day.
Damn man those are sweeeet!
I also would like to know about pricing fi you would like to pm me something. I will be in the market in a month or so for a 1911 (maybe 3.5 but might be a 5).
alan0269
06-03-2011, 12:32
Those sure are purdy!
Do you have a list of firearms that you are currently set up to make holsters for?
DeusExMachina
06-03-2011, 12:33
Holy crap those are gorgeous.
SideShow Bob
06-09-2011, 17:30
I ordered one of the tuckables like the one on the blue GeLock, but to fit a 1911. I'll let y'all know when I get it if you want to check one out up close and fondle it. But you have to wear a rubber gloves...[LOL]
Thanks Insta.
SideShow Bob
06-26-2011, 13:25
I got the holster on Tues. Looks great, mine is a matte black finish instead of a gloss finish.
WOW!!! This is holster PORN Good job [Beer]
Byte Stryke
06-26-2011, 15:15
OK Here is:
I want something like in your First Panel, First Photograph Right Side
Crossed with the Crossbreed styled Back panel. (Between me and the firearm, not combat cut)
for a 5" 1911
with the Adjustable holes for a crossbreed style belt clip system.
I hesitate only because I am horrible at describing what I see in my head to other people.
Whats an estimate of the cost on something like this?
WOW. Wichita produces nice looking holsters AND great strip clubs. [Beer]
Zundfolge
06-26-2011, 21:50
I photoshopped up what I wanted and ordered it from him for my S&W 340M&P ... should be getting it any time now. I'll post actual photos when it gets here.
http://www.macvanpublishing.com/mike/colormodifiedpancake.jpg
I just linked the big ass animated GIF (http://www.macvanpublishing.com/mike/modifiedpancake.gif) file so it wouldn't slow anyone's machine too much.
I'm going to try it with the leather loops (they look pretty slick) ... but I may order a set of Crossbreed V-Clips (http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Holsters/IWBInsideWaistBand/tabid/56/List/0/ProductID/8/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2CProductName) for real deep concealment.
SideShow Bob
06-26-2011, 22:09
OK Here is:
I want something like in your First Panel, First Photograph Right Side
Crossed with the Crossbreed styled Back panel. (Between me and the firearm, not combat cut)
for a 5" 1911
with the Adjustable holes for a crossbreed style belt clip system.
I hesitate only because I am horrible at describing what I see in my head to other people.
Whats an estimate of the cost on something like this?
Hey Byte,
Try going to : ksccw.com, and PM Insta, he goes by the same user name there. You may get a quicker response.
I have a few of his business cards if you want one.
SSB.
those are some sweet looking holsters!
Man those look good! I wish I could do that
TwoSevenEcho
06-28-2011, 02:44
Awesome leather work, very nice! I'd be interested in one for my XD40 Subcompact.
Zundfolge
06-29-2011, 14:19
Oh boy!
Holster came in today!
I'll have to get pics up soon.
Zundfolge
06-30-2011, 09:14
Ok, here's a couple pics and my mini review.
http://www.macvanpublishing.com/mike/williams/GunInHolster.jpg
http://www.macvanpublishing.com/mike/williams/InPants.jpg
Based on the photoshoped pic I posted above, Insta was able to make a very nice IWB pancake holster.
The fit and finish are excellent and the boning fits the gun perfectly (not too tight, not too loose).
I've never been a fan of leather IWB loops (like those found on a Milt Sparks VMII) and have always preferred clips. While I still think I like clips better, these loops work well, they are very tight on my Beltman belt but while this makes putting the holster on a little more difficult, it does mean that it just simply does not move once you have it where you want it. At some point I'll probably replace the loops with clips, but I can certainly see the appeal to this style of loop. One possible improvement of the loops would to make them affix to the holster with snaps instead of chicago screws so you can unsnap them, wrap them around your belt and then resnap them instead of sliding them down the belt ... assuming that would work (although honestly with a regular belt and not this double thick Beltman belt I'd have never noticed the tightness issue).
This is my first tuckable holster (thankfully I don't work in an environment where I need to tuck my shirt in or wear a tie or anything like that). I found that this one works well ... since its the only one I've ever used I don't know if there are better or not, but I was able to easily tuck my shirt in behind the loops and then quickly untuck the shirt to draw.
Only small downside is that I think it should ride about half an inch higher, but its not so low that you can't draw it easily (its just low enough that on re-holstering the edge of your pants can get in the way). But since I did have him heavily modify one of his current designs, I can see where ride height would be a trial and error thing. I'd bet he has the ride height issues squared away nicely on his standard holsters.
Overall its a good, solid leather IWB holster that is well made and carries very nicely. One BIG advantage to dealing with Wililam's Gun Leather is that he didn't blink when I asked him to modify one of his standard designs ... a lot of holster makers aren't willing to do anything more custom than finish or maybe cant angle.
Byte Stryke
06-30-2011, 09:38
One possible improvement of the loops would to make them affix to the holster with snaps instead of chicago screws so you can unsnap them, wrap them around your belt and then resnap them instead of sliding them down the belt ... assuming that would work (although honestly with a regular belt and not this double thick Beltman belt I'd have never noticed the tightness issue).
I have a holster with the snap loops.
on paper its a great theory until you get into the car or sit down at a restaurant and "POP-POP". Now you are "Unsnapped" heading to the men's room to fix it while your carry heads south.
its why I went to the Crossbreed website and got a set of clips for $10.
It might work for you, didn't work for me.
Zundfolge
06-30-2011, 10:13
Well there you go then ... snap loops may not be a good idea afterall.
I haven't had any issues yet with snaps . however I can see the point . I would love to build a few with clips instead and I actually have been browsing the web looking a whole sale dealer .
I haven't posted in a while . Thought I would post up what i have been up to .
This is a set I made for my girlfriend for idpa .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/utf-8BSU1HMDAzMDItMjAxMTA2MjgtMDk1NC5qcGc.jpg
left handed pancake for a s&w mountain gun . Built for a local customer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/SU1HMDAyOTAtMjAxMTA2MjQtMDk1My5qcGc.jpg
iwb for a walther ppk , built for a customer in s.e. kansas
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/utf-8BSU1HMDAzMTEtMjAxMTA2MzAtMjIwMS5qcGc.jpg
new style iwb that I have been building lately and has become my edc rig .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/utf-8BSU1HMDAzMjctMjAxMTA3MTAtMTM1OS5qcGc.jpg
This one was built for a customer locally who also is an instructor and csb fanatic . It is dual layer at the mouth on the front and back cause one handed reholstering was a must . He also shoots idpa with the very same rig .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/utf-8BSU1HMDAzMjItMjAxMTA3MDgtMTIwNy5qcGc.jpg
couple of simple pancakes with natural finish and a new sealer im using that seems to work pretty good .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/utf-8BSU1HMDAzMjUtMjAxMTA3MTAtMTM1OC5qcGc.jpg
argonstrom
07-10-2011, 20:01
Awesome, awesome, awesome work! Wow! [Beer]
Could you do a double wall on the inside layer? I sweat through my current leather holster. Condensation builds up on the gun, and if I don't wipe it off with oil as soon as I see it, it will rust.
Robby30-06
07-11-2011, 00:55
Nice work Mang.
I'm still deciding on my daily carry piece.......when i do, i plan to hit you up. Good idea to show up here. [AR15]
Robby
Could you do a double wall on the inside layer? I sweat through my current leather holster. Condensation builds up on the gun, and if I don't wipe it off with oil as soon as I see it, it will rust.
I can , just like the black one you see for the xdm . I just reinforced the mouth and sweat band areas . Past the ejection port is all single layer . I can do double layer all the way down on the backside , take a while to get it broke in and will be really thick as well is the only draw back. Plus with double layer it will be hard to get some good detent . It can be done though .
theGinsue
07-11-2011, 20:30
Very nice work.
I have been working with Dirk , a local cch instructor , and a few others here lately on new designs that not only look good but are functional for everyone . At first glance you may think that there are no real changes , but small changes have been made here and there which has impacted the way the holster works quite a bit . First thing I did was give it a little more cant to the pistol for concealment and positioning . The rear wing was extended a little more to wrap around your hip to hold the butt of the gun closer to your body . The front wing was raised and thinned out just a bit to reduce material . The front wing is meant for up and down stability only . The rear wing does the rest . I trimmed the trigger guard area to allow for an easy draw no matter how you come at the pistol . Dirk has a draw that comes from behind , but mine comes from straight above , some come from below the gun and grab it on the way up . This cut should cater to all . Its double reinforced front and back , one handed reholstering is a breeze . The rough side is out on the back which keeps the holster glued to your hip . I have had this one built for 3 or 4 days now and wear it everywhere I go all day long . I have done a few practice draws and reholsters with no issues . I honestly think that this one is a winner .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/IMG00350-20110724-1016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/inster/IMG00351-20110724-1016.jpg
Thats some sweet work!!
I wish i can get a hold of an industrial machine to make some gear i have ideas for[Coffee]
Zundfolge
08-03-2011, 19:15
I ordered a set of tuckable clips and a set of V Clips from Crossbreed.
The tuckable clips are slightly shorter than the original leather loops so it set the ride height absolutely perfect and now its a lot easier to put on and off.
Insta, you should consider clips as an option (the V Clips are made from Kydex and I haven't installed them yet ... I just got them so that if I end up changing jobs in the near future and have to go way deep cover with my carry I'll be prepared).
http://www.macvanpublishing.com/mike/williams/Williams_with_Crossbreed.jpg
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