DIY Holsters

[Tpepper70]

Evening,

Since I'm such a tightwad and like figuring things out on my own, I decided to make a few holsters for my CM9. I needed a pocket carry holster for work and wanted a hybrid IWB holster for personal use, so I searched the net to get some ideas. The only place in the Austin area that had kydex was Tandy Leather, which was good since I needed some leather too. I found everything I needed and headed out the door for less than $30. These work very well and meet my needs. They're not the purtiest, but they work and aren't for sale. If you DIYers need an explanation, or how I did it, let me know. I'll gladly explain. Took some trial and error, but I like how these work.


Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[Bobshouse]

Great looking holsters. I have a few kydex but I was looking for a new leather holster here a month or two ago. Thought I'd save some money and make my own. WRONG! Leatherworking tools are expensive! But hey, did leatherwork as a kid and since I really don't have much to do in my off time, figured I'd start back in.....slowly.

[Tpepper70]

I hear ya. I thought about leather, but dang, those tools ARE expensive. Tandy has a sale on leather remnants bags for $6.99. Depending on the leather, you can prob get enough leather to make a holster.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[b4uqzme]

I'm not sure I follow the design of that pocket holster. Is that leather flap to mitigate printing? They look good. Well done.

[Tpepper70]

Yes sir. I made it without the flap 1st and noticed it would print so I saw wallet style pocket holsters on line and liked the idea. I didn't want the flap up too high and wanted plenty of room to get a grip on the gun. I also put a little flat spot on the kydex for a thumb push off. I've practiced drawing prob 50 times and it hasn't come out with my gun. Seems to be working good.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[b4uqzme]

Cool. Sounds well thought out. Does the hook at the bottom still catch on your pocket material (and help keep it from drawing with the gun)?

[Tpepper70]

Yes, the leather is soft and flexible enough that it folds as the holster is pulled allowing the hook to catch if need be. I made a leather pocket holster but the kydex is thinner. The CM9 is about the largest pistol I'd want to pocket carry. I'm sure a P380 would be sweet in a pocket holster.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[Dragracer]

Nice job, Tim!

Well, here's my DIY version of a CW45 holster. I'm a big fan of K-Holster, who unfortunately is now out of business. I like the large amount of leathar on the backside of the holster to keep the gun from digging into my fat belly! The gun came with a kydex OWB holster, so I took it apart, went to Michaels, bought a $10 piece of black leather, and copied the K-Holster I have for my 2 Taurus guns. I'm happy with the results. It's completely comfortable, and doesn't allow the gun to dig into me.

[Tpepper70]

There you go dragracer. looks good.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido