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NYSEGuy · 05-11-2008, 11:28 AM

So after driving around all last weekend in search of a black leather holster, my efforts came up empty. The only black ones I could find were either neoprene or wouldn't fit the XD9SC.

On the drive home, I thought to myself, why don't I make one?? Hell, I've been making watch straps for Panerais for a while now, I have the skill and materials...

A razor blade, some waxed thread, needles, black cow hide and a couple of hours later, voila! Let me know what you guys think... I did, however cheat a little bit, being that I couldn't find the clips I wanted to use, I bit the bullet and bought a holster to use the clip

Anyways, comments and criticisms much appreciated!

xwarp · 05-11-2008, 11:33 AM

nice job,

i did the same as you. i was interested in the smartcarry set up and no one local carries them. i was bored yesterday since the wife and daughter were at the mall.

pulled out the machine and fabricated this:

(you might like diytactical.com - Home)

**Se2002** · 05-11-2008, 11:41 AM

Looks very nice.

My only gripe is the ambi-mag release should be covered/protected.

It's not hard for that little button to be pushed (especially IWB)compromising your ammo supply when you need it most!

EV1L · 05-11-2008, 11:42 AM

You both have skills. Nice job.

NYSEGuy · 05-11-2008, 11:44 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xwarp

nice job,

i did the same as you. i was interested in the smartcarry set up and no one local carries them. i was bored yesterday since the wife and daughter were at the mall.

pulled out the machine and fabricated this:

(you might like diytactical.com - Home)

Damn, that's real nice!

xwarp · 05-11-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Se2002

Looks very nice.

My only gripe is the ambi-mag release should be covered/protected.

It's not hard for that little button to be pushed (especially IWB)compromising your ammo supply when you need it most!

the pistol does slide down a little more in the pocket, so the mag release is not exposed when it is on. i wore this setup up until i went to bed last night and had no issues with this pack.

thanks for the props

xwarp · 05-11-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FotoPhocus

Wow, NICE! How much would you charge to make another one and send it my way?

Or maybe even something smaller that could hold 2 (or more) mags for my 45c...

to be honest, i'll tell you that you might be better off going to Gun holsters concealed by SmartCarry concealed holsters and getting one from them. i believe they are 48 bucks and up, and they offer a 60 trial. they would definitely have the right one for your gun.

i made mine because i guess i'm just a cheap bast*rd and i have no patience to wait for one...... LOL

saw · 05-11-2008, 12:30 PM

Do you use a machine for the stitching? I use an awl and my stitches work but never look that uniform.

xwarp · 05-11-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by saw

Do you use a machine for the stitching? I use an awl and my stitches work but never look that uniform.

i used a machine for mine, but i ran the machine by hand.

looking at nyse's stitching, i bet he could draw a perfect circle by hand too..

FotoPhocus · 05-11-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xwarp

to be honest, i'll tell you that you might be better off going to Gun holsters concealed by SmartCarry concealed holsters and getting one from them. i believe they are 48 bucks and up, and they offer a 60 trial. they would definitely have the right one for your gun.

i made mine because i guess i'm just a cheap bast*rd and i have no patience to wait for one...... LOL

You're faster than my delete button :P I was actually thinking I would be better off either getting a leather pouch to protect the mag when I put it in my pocket

05-11-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
NYSEGuy XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 31	Made myself a new holster!!! So after driving around all last weekend in search of a black leather holster, my efforts came up empty. The only black ones I could find were either neoprene or wouldn't fit the XD9SC. On the drive home, I thought to myself, why don't I make one?? Hell, I've been making watch straps for Panerais for a while now, I have the skill and materials... A razor blade, some waxed thread, needles, black cow hide and a couple of hours later, voila! Let me know what you guys think... I did, however cheat a little bit, being that I couldn't find the clips I wanted to use, I bit the bullet and bought a holster to use the clip Anyways, comments and criticisms much appreciated!

05-11-2008, 11:41 AM	#3
Se2002 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 422	Looks very nice. My only gripe is the ambi-mag release should be covered/protected. It's not hard for that little button to be pushed (especially IWB)compromising your ammo supply when you need it most! __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

05-11-2008, 12:30 PM	#8
saw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 107	Do you use a machine for the stitching? I use an awl and my stitches work but never look that uniform. __________________ SAW The Show Me State The better you are the better you will be, with more practice.

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05-11-2008, 11:33 AM	#2
xwarp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	nice job, i did the same as you. i was interested in the smartcarry set up and no one local carries them. i was bored yesterday since the wife and daughter were at the mall. pulled out the machine and fabricated this: (you might like diytactical.com - Home)

05-11-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
EV1L XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Posts: 86	You both have skills. Nice job.