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MarshallDodge
08-24-08, 22:56
I stopped by Tandy Leather on Friday and picked up the stuff to make an IWB holster for my Kahr E9.

This is my first attempt at making a holster and I can't believe I got it right the first time. It took at least 6 hours of labor to make but it was worth it.

http://home.comcast.net/~fun2shoot/holsters/kahr/kholster14.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~fun2shoot/holsters/kahr/kholster15.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~fun2shoot/holsters/kahr/kholster17.jpg


Here is a link to a quick web page I made to show the progress:
LINK (http://home.comcast.net/~fun2shoot/holsters/index.htm)


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ToddG
08-24-08, 23:03
Wow, that must feel like quite an accomplishment! Congratulations.
evilmonkey
08-25-08, 00:11
damn that came out very well!! nicely done!
mmike87
08-25-08, 14:42
Tandy Leather

Radio Shack? :) (Sorry, couldn't resist)

Seriously, that holster looks as good or better than any I'd purchase. Good job!
MarshallDodge
08-25-08, 22:20
Radio Shack? :) (Sorry, couldn't resist)


Yep, I had a TRS-80 once. :)
citizensoldier16
08-26-08, 16:41
Seriously...very cool! I never thought of making my own.
Buck50
08-26-08, 17:43
Very cool! Good job.
JediMindTricks
08-27-08, 18:42
Sweet!
FlyAndFight
08-28-08, 09:58
Well done!!
No.6
08-28-08, 14:57
Good job!
Robert McLeod
08-29-08, 14:11
That looks really god. I know you said this was your first holster, however, have you made other leather projects in the past? Again, job well done!
JBone870
08-29-08, 16:50
That looks really good. It looks like you've had experience with this before
ThirdWatcher
08-29-08, 20:42
Well done.:)
CLHC
08-30-08, 00:43
Nicely done I must say! :cool:
Rinspeed
08-30-08, 05:58
Look good, I've thought of trying it myself. How much was the stuff to make it.
MarshallDodge
08-30-08, 16:30
Look good, I've thought of trying it myself. How much was the stuff to make it.

Here is the list of items I used. I had to purchase items with an asterisk. Leather was $6.00, the rest was $30.

8.5 x 11” paper and pencil for drawing the pattern

Scissors - the heavy duty craft kind.

Sharp razor knife

Enough leather for the holster*

Leather glue (I used gorilla glue, not necessary but makes sewing easier)

Overstitcher*

Waxed white thread*

Stitching needles*

1/16” drill bit and drill to make the holes for sewing.

Snaps*

Snap tools*

Small clamps to hold leather in place while glue is drying. Another idea I read about was to use those small black binder clips from an office supply store.

Neatsfoot oil

Leather punch for making holes for the snaps - You could use a drill bit for this also.