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Yes, simply switch to 4-5 position. Re-check in mirror. Big difference. Another benefit is that it appears that you are retrieving your wallet when presenting firearm from 4-5.

Get the fiebings Oil based dye. It is 100% better. Trust me on this. I am a holster maker with experience.

If you get an under the arm type make sure you get one that has duel mag holster on opposite side.  It will help even out the weight and not feel so lop sided.  Also make sure it can fasten to belt so it does not flop around when moving about.  Truth be told, shoulder carry, while glamorized in miami vice, james bond etc.  is one of the least preferred methods of conceal carry.  I would tell you to buy a cheap one or borrow one to see if you like it before you spent real money on a good one.  Most find themselves collecting dust in a drawer.   I would agree that a chest carry rig (where concealment is not an issue) is a great option to carry for farm, salmon fishing in Alaska, remote hiking etc.  My 2 cents.

Eotechs are simply one of the best money can buy.  You will have a difficult time finding improved optics unless you want magnification.  Great field of view and really hard to break.  The micros are gaining in popularity but I would not trade to save that nominal weight.  The heavier shroud is designed to protect from battle field abuse and battery life is outstanding.  Many are NVG compatible and you can always buy flip away magnification.  Although the flip away magnify optics are expensive.  Combined they will run about the same as an ACOG.  Most ACOG's are 4X but the down side is they are always 4x.  Anything under 100yards, just use the Eotech.

Go to a local shoe maker or shoe repair shop and inquire.  Also any saddle maker or tack shop should be able to help you or direct you to one.  I have to believe that there are leather artisans in Hungary well equipped to handle your request and save you rather expensive shipping, customs etc.  Good luck!

You will have limited options online anywhere in the US for that pistol.  Since you posted on this forum can we assume that you are local?  If you are local there are several of us in the state of TN that can help you with a custom made rig depending on your local.  You will, in any case, need to drop off the pistol at a custom maker to have your holster properly fit and molded.

It will likely fit but not fit right.  Depending on the maker it could "rattle" or move.  It's a big pistol for IWB IMO.

There are a few of us in Middle TN depending on type and style.  I happen to use only leather but many others do nice work with kydex.  Most custom makers will need your pistol to properly mold a perfect fit.  I dont know of any in Memphis but some of the larger gun shops should be able to make a referal.

Most leather holstermakers use 7/8oz veg tanned leather.  You really dont want chrome tanned (garment leather) against a firearm.  It will corrode steel.

The original post quoted "bull hide" not "Buffalo".  Different animals.  Call Wicket and Craig, one of few large American tanneries left in the US, and ask them.  Bull hide is inferior quality, period.  Bulls are used for breeding, they are older and hides get scarred up with age.  Many tanneries do not buy bull hides for this reason.  Bull hides are cheaper hides.  I am not dissing the OP or any other leather crafter that uses bull hide.  Perhaps they can work around the scars and blemishes in the hide and thus sell for lower price point or sell for more profit.   The bottom line is the OP got himself a gunbelt that he likes.  Getting a good gunbelt is critical in carrying a firearm.  Double layer, stitched leather does not torsion or bend keeping the holster planted firmly to the body.

Glad you are satisfied with your new belt.    Simply as a point of interest, Bull hide is considered inferior leather to cownhide for those that know.  Due to many imperfections it is not suitable for majority of uses.  It is typically imported out of Mexico and is quite inexpensive if you can find it.  Highest quality leather has been and will remain cowhide.  What you may have may only be marketed as Bullhide...who's going to know if the quality if very good!  :o) 

The only ones that wil make money are the lawyers.  NBC has them on staff and will settle to make it go away.  This biased coverage allows the libtards to wring their hands in defiance of pro second amendment citizens.  Are any of us really surprised?

Tell him unless it is a 1911 not to start stocking up on blue guns.  Let the big manufacturers do that.  Every year you would spend a ridiculous amount of money chasing new product.  Lots new shapes every year.  Most people who want custom understand that you may have to drop off your pistol.  When he gets on an 8 month wait list, he may wish to consider expanding his business.

Either will be fine as long as the quality of leather is good.  On a kydex rig its simply there to provide some flexibilty (comfort) around the body.  An oil tanned will likely be more resistant to body pirspiration.  Mfg likely provides a choice simply for color.  It's IWB, who cares right?  They wont stay in business long if the leather color bleeds.  The troube with any kydex is finish wear on the firearm.  Please lets not start this debate again.   If your weapon is simply a tool like a framing hammer, get kydex.  If you are hoping to preserve your finish and value get an all leather rig.  For the record, I am biased toward leather but trying to answer your OP question.

Right on the money here.  Appears to be a doctored pic (by a kydex mfgr perhaps)  for leather to be bent around the trigger like that.  Dont believe everything you see on the internet.