Considerations For Conceal Carry Location?

[gwillys]

Rob - the leather i used was pretty stiff and thick. i wet formed it. hot soapy water. if you want some tips, google - forming leather/holster making etc.

[Boomboy007]

Frankenholster my fat a**! That is a damn fine piece of work, my friend. There are many who would pay good money for a holster of that quality. Good job!

[gwillys]

well thanks, but Jim @ Hidden Holsters has a better way to go.
now there's some craftsmanship.

[Boomboy007]

Originally Posted by gwillys

well thanks, but Jim @ Hidden Holsters has a better way to go.
now there's some craftsmanship.

I would bet that the price differential would be equally amazing.

[gwillys]

Originally Posted by Boomboy007

I would bet that the price differential would be equally amazing.

yep, he wants 50/70 bucks for one similar. of course it would be much nicer, fancy smancy. its not easy & takes quite a bit of time for a novice, so i suppose theres value there. and the leather is expensive. those leather guys have hundreds of dollars tied up in tools. i'd guess there's maybe 2 or 3 hours of actual work in making one, with a couple or three days of waiting for things to dry.

[RobdnBulverde]

well thanks again. I am working with some old suede for my prototype.

I hope that FDegree got some answers and thoughts on his initial carry questions.

[fdegree]

Originally Posted by RobdnBulverde

I hope that FDegree got some answers and thoughts on his initial carry questions.

The topic sure has shifted from my original post, but that's OK...all knowledge is good.

[Spuds]

Damn, I have a micro eagle as well, but i paid 20 bucks for a pocket holster, and that one looks like it conforms much better. Wish I'd have seen this earlier, I'd have paid you the money... oh well.

[Comp_sH00tEr24]

So back to the topic that was originally posted. Fdegree you will definitely have to try different positions before you settle with your favorite. I started carrying at the small of the back position, after I got sick of that (which didnt take long) I bought a nice IWB tuckable holster that I would carry at 1 o'clock. This only requires a tshirt to conceal, but wasn't all that comfortable when sitting for long periods of time. Now i think i have settled with 3:30-4 o'clock being my favorite. This is the most comfortable way for me to carry, and the only printing i experience comes when i am bending forward at the hip. I would also recommend a belly band. It's a very comfortable set-up and you can carry in any position you wish, not to mention it's cheaper than most holsters worth using. gl finding a set-up that works for you.