Modern Leathersmith's, show us what you have built!

[malabar]

Here's a few we've made recently.....

A highride pancake holster for the SIG P225. All of these are molded with flat backs, so they hug the body better and are more comfortable. The black coloring isn't a dye; it's achieved using a simple, old process that turns the leather black and makes it tough and somewhat waterproof.



A sidestrap IWB for the SIG P226.  This model features a steel-reinforced mouth.


A highride pancake for the Kahr PM9



A prototype for a quick detachable, Avenger-type OWB for the Firestar.  It also features a steel-reinforced mouth. The Firestar is small but real heavy because it is all steel. It makes a good test gun.



A reinforced-mouth highride holster for a Ruger SP101.



A couple of sidestrap IWBs with steel-reinforced mouths. These holsters were commissioned with an open muzzle to  fit both the Glock 17 & 19.



A view that shows how they are flat-molded.



Our company logo..



thanks for looking.

tk

[Dalton Masterson]

Malabar,
That is very fine work you are producing there. I really like that quick detach Avenger. How well does it work?
DM

[malabar]

Malabar,
That is very fine work you are producing there. I really like that quick detach Avenger. How well does it work?
DM

Thanks for the kind words.  We specialize in practical holsters for civilian concealed carry.  Holsters that can be mounted and unmounted quickly are a big plus if you're carrying all day, every day.

That's version 2.0 and it's a big improvement over the first prototype.  For the first one, I mounted it using a pair of kydex c-clips. It was OK, but not as stable as I would have liked.  So for version 2.0,. I replaced the rear c-clip with the strap.  The strap is secured with a military grade pull-the-dot snap.  The c-clip enables you to mount it almost instantly, and the strap locks it tightly to your belt.



Horsehide makes the holster light and stiff. The steel-reinforced mouth holds the pistol snugly, and the cut-away insures you can get a proper grip.  And it retains the compact profile of the Avenger-style holsters.

So all-in-all, I think it's got a lot of potential. But I need to make a bunch for testing.  I'm going to run a day-long carbine class next month, and I want to use one to carry my sidearm. Should be a good test.

tk

[Sparky]

Made my first thumb break holster for my father in law, for his Charter Arms 357.  Also made him a matching belt.
 

[Steve3]

Nice work Malabar and Sparky, you guys make some great looking and well thought out holsters!!

Steve

[Sponsor]

[Dalton Masterson]

Nice work Sparky!!
Hey are you setting up at the Lincoln gunshow??
DM

[Sparky]

Nice work Sparky!!
Hey are you setting up at the Lincoln gunshow??
DM

When is that? Gonna really start hittin some gun shows this next year.  Never sat at a table at one before, so it will be something new.

[Dalton Masterson]

Jan 28 and 29th. I am planning on being there, so maybe I will see you!
DM

[Boothill Bob]

Now I have impoved my Avenger pattern. Its better but the stitches is still to close I think. What do you pards think???

[Dalton Masterson]

BB,
I think it looks great!
I dont think your stitching is too close at all, as long as the pistol still comes out smoothly. I would probably adjust the stitch pattern slightly at the front of the trigger guard to come in a little closer still. Otherwise, I think it looks great!
DM