Anyone else make their own holsters?

[Sturgell]

I built a pocket holster for my 605 last night and after completely drying I think it turned out good for my first. I will get pics of it around lunch.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Uh......what is a 605 exactly?

 

[NikatKimber]

The 605 is a Taurus .357 snub right? One of the ones with the hammer shrouded IIRC.

 

[Sturgell]

The 605 is a Taurus .357 snub right? One of the ones with the hammer shrouded IIRC.

Yes but exposed hammer. Shrouded hammers are goofy looking.

 

[Soulman]

Yes but exposed hammer. Shrouded hammers are goofy looking.

I don't care how goofy looking something is if it works. Tools don't have to be pretty to work. But I guess that comes from me being in love with the Humpback (S&W Bodyguard).

 

[NikatKimber]

Soulman, where did you get that flashlight, and about what did it cost?

 

[Soulman]

Soulman, where did you get that flashlight, and about what did it cost?

$20 for 2

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/2-pk-smith-wesson-6-led-tactical-flashlights.aspx?a=540544

25-lumen output is visible for over 1 mile
Shatterproof LED diodes never need replacing
Full-spectrum color for true light. Each 6" l., 16 ozs.
2 AA Batteries: INCLUDED
30+ hours of run-time on a single set of batteries!

 

[Sturgell]

I don't care how goofy looking something is if it works. Tools don't have to be pretty to work. But I guess that comes from me being in love with the Humpback (S&W Bodyguard).

Nice Case, ugly gun. Is it DAO? My biggest deal besides the look are the ones that are DAO, if I wanted a heavy trigger pull I would have bought a Sigma.

Anyways here are the pics of the holster I made last night.

It was my first time to layer leather and also my first time to use rivets. I need to work on making my rivets more symmetrical and the finished edges but other than that I think it came out ok.

 

[Soulman]

Nice Case, ugly gun. Is it DAO? My biggest deal besides the look are the ones that are DAO, if I wanted a heavy trigger pull I would have bought a Sigma.

No, it's not DAO. It still has a hammer that can be cocked to fire SA, but the hammer is shrouded so it won't snag pulling it out of a pocket, etc. Has a really nice trigger pull to it. Better then your snubby I would wager.

 

[NikatKimber]

The 49 that soulman has is ugly in terms of it's shape, but still a pretty gun due to it's good condition. I was impressed with the feel of it. Noticeably better than the modern 642's. If I could find a 38 (I believe that's the airweight version) I'd jump on it. I also think an older 37 would be great to have.