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9 hours ago, DJTC45 said:
No problem, I've got another style, a Bruce Nelson that I would like to send you also and see if you can maybe make one like it also. I would like a Rhodesian in smooth leather with a little more higher ride and to fit a 1.5" gun belt. Just PM me and if you want I'll send them out to you for you to look at.
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6 hours ago, DJTC45 said:
Looks great, the only thing I can see that you could change is the angle of the belt loop. On my Thad Rybca Rhodesian Holster the belt loop is straight. Other than that you did a great job, I would be proud to own that holster. I could send you my orginal for you to examine in person, just PM me.
I was worried about the angle, but from what I looked at it was hard to tell some looked like a strait drop and some looked like they had a cant.
I my have to take you up on getting a closer look at your holster, after I made this one I really like the style.
I'll PM you once I get back from the post office.
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Recently I was asked if I could make a Rhodesian style holster for a 1911 so I did some research and made up this prototype holster...
I have only seen these in pictures so I'm hoping I did it justice.
What do you all think?
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I'm glad you like the sheath. It was a pleasure to work with GT on this, his knives are down right gorgeous and it can be a challenge to do them justice but it seems to work out in the end, lol
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Its been a while since I've posted anything, so I thought I would take a moment away from working on holsters and redesigning my website to post a couple pics of my latest "toy".
I decided I wanted to build something a little different for target and hunting purposes so I chose a 6.5 Grendel.
I basically wanted something that would be "compact" and that I could suppress later down the road and still have a "shorter" OAL.
The scope that's on it is not going to stay, its just what I had laying around till I decide on an optic.
Build list...
ODIN Works 12" barrel
ODIN Works BCG
ODIN Works Adjustable gasblock
ODIN Works XMR 3 Extended Mag Release
ODIN Works Ambidextrous Modular Safety
GIBBZ ARMS billet SIDE CHARGING UPPER RECEIVER
RISE ARMAMENT RA535 trigger
PSA Lower parts kit
SBA3 pistol brace
Magpul MOE GripI haven't gotten out to the range yet but hopefully I will have time to do so soon.
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Greetings and welcome to TGO
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Greetings and welcome to TGO.
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Greetings and welcome to TGO.
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Welcome aboard
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I have a 5" government model and a 3.5" officers model that I carry quite a bit. I've carried a 1911 more than any other pistol I have owned ever since I first got my permit back in '92.
I have always used a leather IWB holster and if you get the right holster IWB or OWB and good gun belt the weight is not really noticeable at least in my experience.
As far as leather or Kydex goes, get what you like. My preference is leather, as I carry all my pistols in leather, I just have never cared as much for Kydex but I know people who swear by them, it's all about what you like and are comfortable wearing. Both Kydex and leather have pluses and minuses and as others have said, dont skimp on the belt as it is as important as the holster. The best holster in the world isn't going to be all it can be with a belt that sags and won't support the weight of the pistol your trying to carry in it.
Just my opinion, take it for what it is, lol
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Welcome back to TN.
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43 minutes ago, hughd said:
If I recall correctly "some" of the Springfield's are not 100% "Made in The USA".
You are correct, but from what I have read in 2015 Springfield started making all 1911 in the USA from USA parts. Prior to 2015 you had to look for a certain mark on the frame to get a US made 1911 I think they were marked NM but don't hold me to this, it's just what I have read wandering around the net.
I have a 10+ year old Springfield Loaded Government that is US made and it's a tack driver and eats anything I have fed it. I can't speak for all of them but my loaded was as tight as any of the high end (Dan Wesson, Wilson, etc.) pistols that I looked at when I bought it. The only problem I have ever had out of it was on break in I over lubed it because of how tight the tolerance were and after a couple mags of some really cheap ammo it got so dirty it gummed it up a little but cleaned it at the range lightly oiled it and it has functioned flawlessly ever since.
It is still tight and functions flawlessly so IMO you can't go wrong, just look them over and decide for yourself.
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Nice looking pistol.
I have a Rock 45 officers model and it has been totally reliable, and shoots as well as any of the other 1911s I have owned. They make a great pistol especially for the money.
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I'm so glad you like the sheath, it was fun to do.
It can sometimes be a challenge to match the beauty of GTs knives but I think this one definitely came together.
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On 8/31/2019 at 6:59 AM, bigun said:
I like that design.. I may have to talk to you about a rig
Just pm any time, I would be happy to help.
On 9/2/2019 at 6:33 AM, starspav said:Great work. Your daughter must be happy with it.
Thank you, she has been very happy with it.
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Thanks BHG123 I'll pass along the info on the Jean's to both her and my wife.
As for the draw I know she's working on it I have told her all I can about wearing a shoulder rig so it's up to her to practice practice practice.
She also knows a couple of instructors that may be able to help her if need be.
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3 hours ago, peejman said:
Looks nice. Make sure she practices her draw and reholster motions with focus on not pointing the gun at her chest.
She has been, she's pretty good about the direction she points the muzzle.
3 hours ago, E4 No More said:I pity the fool who tries to break-up with her!
Yep I usually don't need to worry about her when it comes to boyfriends, she can handle herself pretty well, lol.
1 hour ago, jpx2rk said:Yea tho I(she) walk thru the valley of death, I (she) will fear no evil.
Will the be EDC for her, or as the need/desire arises??
She usually carries IWB but this is for when her pants either don't have belt loops or are just too tight for her normal mode of carry, although knowing her it may become her EDC time will tell.
I have carried in a shoulder rig but they have always been more out of necessity, I prefer IWB carry, but alot of women's pants seem to be made as tight as they can get them or the belt loops are tiny and won't fit her gun belt, at least the non Jean's type and she tends to wear jean's less than other styles of pants.
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So my daughter wanted a shoulder holster so she could carry her Ruger LC9 and her knife without wearing a belt.
This is what I came up with...
it still needs to have the final adjustments done and the straps trimmed but I want her to were it a bit and find the most comfortable placement before she cuts the straps. The back lower strap keeps the holster and the knife/mag pouch from going forward when bending over.
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I usually tell people 3-4 weeks, but depending on my work load it can sometimes be quicker and on very rare occasions maybe a week longer but that doesn't happen often. I'm also getting ready to post a coupon for 20% off for TGO members just need to figure out where to post it. The coupon code is TGO20 if you order through my website, but if you PM me its automatic.
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Here are a couple I have done...
This was done for one of the members here. It is a cross draw but I can make a strongside holster as well.
The next one is for a revolver but it gives an idea for what can be done with a thumb break holster.
These are both avenger style holsters but I can also do pancake style holsters as well, I just don't have any pics of them with a thumb break.
There are also others on here that make holsters as well, and I'm sure you will get others chiming in. There is alot of talent on here.
Congrats on the 1911 it's one of my favorites both to do holsters for and to shoot, I've carried mine forever.
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36 minutes ago, gregintenn said:
Looks like good work to me! If you don't have a sewing machine, I'd venture a guess that you have many hours invested in this rig.
I do have a machine but I used both the machine and hand stitching. The knife sheath, linings, chape and billet were stitched with the machine the holster body, and bullet loops were stitched by hand.
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23 minutes ago, Ronald_55 said:
Man is that puuuuurrrrddy!
Is the sheath just wrapped and tucked to make the belt loop? Or is it riveted or stitched in place?
It is done like a a Mexican loop holster, the sheath is folded and tucked into itself to make the belt loop, no stitching or rivets.
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This has been on the back burner since Christmas.
Finally got a chance to work on it and get it finished, I think it turned out pretty good.
The holster and belt are from the "Hand of God" Rig from 3:10 to Yuma except I didn't want the same tooling and it is lined, the belt is also lined but with the rough side out so it wont slip around. The bullet loops, Holster loop, Chape, and billet are dyes a deep brown and the rest is an oil finish I also added conchos.
I really enjoyed making this rig and plan on doing a cross draw holster for when I get my other pistol.
Thanks go to my wife and kids for getting me the pistol for Christmas and to GT for the knife.
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15 hours ago, sybo said:
You do some beautiful work Sir!!
Thank you, you do as well.
Four knives headed to a new home....
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Those are some pretty nice knives there GT