Paddle Holster

[Mark@Sea]

Seems like something different every other week... I finished this one Friday. It may be uglier than homemade sin, but it's rock solid.

Edited July 1, 2012 by Mark@Sea

[Dennis1209]

It looks pretty darn good to me!

What material is the "paddle" made out of?

I bought a nice paddle holster a couple years ago, works great, however...

The hard plastic paddle starts to hurt my hip in less than a hour so its become another "chalk this one up to the other 16 holsters in a cardboard box".

Thought about how to add some padding to the inside of the paddle to get it out of prison on occasion?

[greenego]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think it looks great. . What gun did you make it for? .

[Mark@Sea]

It's for a baby eagle. The paddle is soft leather, rough side out. Not dishrag soft, but pliable. The 'rib' across the paddle isn't to give it rigidity, it catches the underside of the belt through the pants, and helps to keep the holster from coming out of your pants when you draw. It's needed - the holster is boned tightly enough that it will retain the loaded pistol when held upside down and (lightly) shaken. That are a heavy gat!

A modified steel spring clip is sewn to both the paddle and the holster to keep the holster from being floppy. No exposed metal or seams inside the paddle. There are some stitches, but they are recessed to avoid irritation.

Dennis, it would be a simple matter to add something to the plastic paddle with contact cement. If you'll mail me a tracing, I have some thick suede that might be suitable. I could cut and send you a piece. But the plastic is still going to be rigid regardless.

Edited July 1, 2012 by Mark@Sea

[Dennis1209]

Dennis, it would be a simple matter to add something to the plastic paddle with contact cement. If you'll mail me a tracing, I have some thick suede that might be suitable. I could cut and send you a piece. But the plastic is still going to be rigid regardless.

Thanks, I really appreciate that! Haven't worn it for awhile but I believe the problem is the hard plastic paddle has no give, and that's causing the discomfort.

Thanks again Mark.

[Mark@Sea]

No worries. Sent you my address in a PM.

[Guest sL1k]

Looks great! I'm starting to get Into holster making myself.