Making a LINED & STEEL Reinforced Clip-On IWB Holster - Sig P238
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- This video shows how I made a lined and steel reinforced clip-on IWB (Inside the Waistband) holster for the Sig P238 pistol. This is the second of four videos I made of a batch of gear for Atomic Cowboy - a new eyewear company. The leather is 3-4 ounce Herman Oak, dyed with Fiebing's Pro Saddle Tan and Dark Brown, sewn with 277 natural colored bonded nylon thread, edges polished with Tokenole, and sealed with Fiebing's Resolene (diluted 1:1 with water).
The Polymer Belt Clip used in this video was purchased here:
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Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed the video, please don't forget to Like & Subscribe! I have 2 more videos coming up featuring the other items in this batch. If you missed the first video where I showed how I made the matching clip-on mag pouch, don't forget to watch that one too!
Thank you for the video! I've recently taken an interest in developing some kydex holsters. Your craftsmanship is on another level!! Watching you form that steel reinforcement by hand blew my mind! I thought "Oh man, he just eyeballed it and went for it!" Clearly, you have done that a few times! It's really enjoyable to watch.
You make the best looking leather holsters! The attention to detail is fantastic sir, well done!
Thank you Jeff, I really appreciate it!
@@AdamsLeatherWorks glad you're making videos again!
That turned out really nice! Thank you for taking time to film and post this video.
Thanks Donald - glad you enjoyed the video! I enjoy making them. :)
Absolutely beautiful holster!
Outstanding craftsmanship, second to none. Pleasure to watch, Thank you
beautiful, you are a true artist when it comes to making these leather holsters.
A true craftsman, creating a true work of art!
OUTSTANDING! thanks for letting me watch and enjoy your talent(s). All the best for you and your talent(s).
Absolutely fantastic craftsmanship on this Sig P238 holster !!!!!!!!!!!! Also it is cold an windy here in Amherst, Virginia too.
Thanks Jerry - I've never been to the eastern coast before. On my bucket list! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Absolutely beautiful work Eric! Something about that saddle tan color I just love. The steel inside the reinforcement is a great idea, will keep folks from fearing the leather collapsing on an IWB holster. So impressed with your work, hope to develop my skills to get CLOSE to yours someday! Looking forward to more videos 👍👍
Thank you sir! I agree - love that color combination! Thank you for watching and commenting!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Great Job as Always. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Really well done! Great work as always!
I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you found the video educational. :)
So nice man, also wanna thank you. I started making leather holster since Nov 2021 all because of watching your vid. Also joined the FB group, learned alot there.
That's awesome! Great to hear! Thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it!
@@AdamsLeatherWorks my pleasure, please post more vids.
Absolutely gorgeous. Bravo
Can’t wait to order one this is what I need for my S&W M&P 9C
Very nice ! Always enjoy watching your videos.
Beautiful work! Thank you for the video.
That's beautiful.
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Beautiful work
Hi Eric, I know I'm a little late to the party, with this being a 2 mo th old video. I just found your channel and I am absolutely blow away with the level of detail and craftsmanship you put into these leather holster. It is truly a pleasure watching you work. But I was wondering, are there and benefits (and/or drawbacks) to having a steel lined holster compared to holster without one. Like, does it help protect the gun from outside forces, like accidentally tripping and falling onto it or bumping hard into something? Or does it help hold the gun in the holster tighter for longer without having to re-wet it and sculpt the lines again? This video has my curiosity peeked, thanks 😊
With an in the waist band holster like this you wear it inside of your pants and the clip hooks on to your belt. Since the holster is sandwiched between you and your pants it can crush the holster if you’ve got your belt very tight and this will prevent you from reholstering your pistol effectively. The steel reinforcement piece ensures this won’t happen by bracing the bend of the holster and preventing it from collapsing under normal conditions.
I bet you were really good at coloring and staying in the lines as a kid
Great job thanks for the update
No Brasil poderia ter proficionais assim ...parabéns perfeito ...
GREAT WORK
Perfeito!!! Esplêndido!!! Parabéns
I really want one for my Ts9. Im from Brazil.
Those are the best combination of colors in my opinion!!! Like the addition of the metal retention.. Would that work on the avenger holster? ✌
Yep - it would work fine!
Great work as always! How about a shop tour?
Dang I need one of these for my Glock 19M!
Man im late just found your channel sir love your work how can i order from you .
We’re you able to complete a stitch with the presser foot locked in the up position? I guess I was under the impression that the foot had to be down before the needle went past 6 o’clock. Otherwise it would skip a stitch. Nice work as always 🙂
Thank you! The machine functions normally with the presser foot locked in the upward position, but you have to force the leather downward with your hands to avoid the skipped stitch. I run with the presser foot at just about its minimum pressure amount. I always have to be careful about skipped stitches and press downward with my fingers to keep the needle from lifting up the leather or letting the leather slide backwards when the machine pulls tension.
I noticed you’ve switched up your burnishing technique and materials, can you go into greater detail on this change and it’s benefits?
hi. I like your work, excellent craftmanship. Do you have a Clip-On mag pouch pattern for Taurus G3c?
We're can I buy that holster for sig p238
Would like to order a holster like that with a XL ulti clip
Eric, Beautiful work as always.
I got the Cowboy CB4500 last Tuesday, which is similar to your Cobra Class 4. How do you adjust to align with the holes of stitches you have already sewn? Also I noticed you have an Open Center Toe Presser Foot...so you can see the needle, Is that the one from Cobra that has a groover under it? If so, how does it work and do you like it?
I like this holster do you have a patern for a p365 sig.
Your holsters are absolutely STUNNING! Not sure theirs another leather smith out their that does better work. 🧐
Hola muy vuenos su video amigo donde se puede conseguir la maquinaria de sellado al vacío
I injoy the video and I have a question where do you get the clips for the holster
Thanks for watching! There should be a link for the clip in the description.
Hello you do great video.what is your machine model and how thick of leather can it sow who would you buy one from
Thank you! I sew with a Cobra Class 4 from Leather Machine Co. It can sew up to 3/4" thick. If you Google "Juki 441 Clone", you'll find several models based off that design. Find someone local to you selling & servicing the machine, and make sure it's configured with a servo motor and speed reducer. For smooth leather, you'll want to also make sure the upper and lower feed dogs are ground smooth & polished.
I just purchased a 1911 with a rail how much would a iwb holster be for that
If I buy a tan leather holster, is there a way to strip the dye and the protective clearcoat and redye the holster black? I refinish shoes and that’s the way I would do it with shoes, but I’m not sure how the clearcoat works with holsters
What kind of membrane on your vac press are you using?
Looking for the linen li e holster for my sig p238. Do you sell holster or just pattern?
Would this holster work for a Ruger LCP Max? 380
do the clips damage your pants?
Hola, saludos cordiales desde Chile. Donde consigo esas plantillas
Beautiful build Adam, where do you get your belt clips at? Thanks Steve. Oh I just got my new Cowboy 3200 machine it makes life so much easier. Take care
Thank you! There’s a link to the clip in the video description, assuming they haven’t updated their website.
Found it thank you
How can I order a holster from you please post info
That gorgeous piece of hardware with a Fomi... so sad. Do you make holsters to order?
Fomi? I do make holster to order, but not accepting new orders at the moment.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks that's awesome, you're truly an artist. A Fomi is that style of belt clip. I make kydex holsters to order and typically steer people away from that design if possible. There is not a lot of solidity with those clips. J Hooks work the best for kydex stuff, or the snap loops. I'm leather-illiterate however, so the interaction IWB might differ when using a Fomi, the pants and design of the holster may keep it in place better.
@@searchBLOC941 Thank you Dan - I appreciate it! This clip worked pretty well in this use case, but the clip does flex the top of the holster a bit. The customer was happy with it and I like how this clip integrates easily with the way I'd normally design this holster (with leather belt loops). If someone doesn't like the leather loops, switching to this clip is an easy upgrade (so long as the hole spacing is the same). It may benefit from a steel band in the throat of the holster to stiffen it up, but that adds a lot of work to the holster build.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks that makes sense. Other than where it comes from, I know very little about leather. I do however enjoy learning from your videos!
If you are not taking g orders what's the point
Do you have a glock 19 IWB pattern ?
Just watched this video and was wondering if you have done a similar one for any of the Glocks? Specifically I am interested in the Model 23 and 43.
And do you have the patterns for them?
Thanks.
Hi Pat - I have made a few over the years, and I have this style of pattern available on my website for both the guns you mentioned. That said, the holster in this video was unique with the lining and steel insert, as well as the plastic clip. If you're building a holster to use the plastic belt clip, you'll need to make sure the hole spacing on the pattern matches the mounting hole spacing on the clip and adjust the pattern accordingly. www.adamsleatherworks.com/digital-patterns?Category=IWB-1
@@AdamsLeatherWorks thanks for the quick response. I’ll take a look at the patters. Love your work.
How long does the holster have to stay in the vacuum bag?
I didn’t leave it in the bag any longer than it took for the initial forming process.
How do I buy your holster
How can I order a holster
Hi. What kind of metal sheet you put between leather layers?
The sticker for the metal is shown at 2:52. Everbilt brand, 22ga sheet metal from Home Depot. I don't know what metal other holster makers use, but this is borderline too thick to easily bend once it's laminated between the layers of leather.
What type of folder are you using to detail your wet molding?
I use a real bone folder - not the cheap plastic kind from the hobby stores. I don't recall where I bought mine, but here's one on Amazon. amzn.to/3UJL2OP
What is that bar you are rubbing on the edge? Saddle soap or something?
Yes, it's Fiebing's Glycerin Saddle Soap Bar.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I am going to give holsters a go. I don't have a sewing machine so I will have to hand stitch until I can afford one. 🥴@@AdamsLeatherWorks
What is the edge marker you use?
Montana Acrylic Empty Marker, and I fill it with Fiebing's Pro dye, full strength. amzn.to/3ip4HAE
You should make a owb holster for a 6 inch python, then sell it to me lol
LOL - that'd be a beast of an IWB! Thanks for watching & commenting.
What kind of steel are you using?
22ga from Home Depot. ua-cam.com/video/U7rWC-WDLsk/v-deo.html
Any chance I could be directed to a resource for a “blue gun” for a K6S 4” barrel?
Makers leather supply has blue guns on there site
Makers like Dave said, or I usually buy my molds from knifekits.com
@@AdamsLeatherWorks I’ll have look see. Thanks.
Or what’s my wait time if maybe I paid to make me a holster for a K6S Combat 4” that accommodates a 2.5” wide belt?
Can I have one please?
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Eric, Great job with this video. A great complement to the mag Pouch. Please check you email.