Adams LeatherWorks (ALW) is family-owned and operated in the great state of Texas. We have no storefront -- everything we make is produced in a small corner of a 2-car garage. We are located just outside of Aubrey, TX -- north of the DFW Metroplex.
This RU-vid channel was created to help others like myself learn more about the art and craft of making custom leather holsters for fun and profit. We hope you enjoy watching our videos!
If I wanted to make a holster like this for a Glock with a flashlight would I need to make the to of the holster wider than the bottom to make room for the pistol after seeing or do you think it would fit with just wet molding?
It really depends on the light's dimensions. Most of my newer videos show the leather-strip method of measuring for the stitch lines. You can likely carry the stitch line at the top of the trigger guard (wides part of the top opening) straight down to the muzzle. But you'll need to curve the stitch line towards the muzzle a bit to create a shelf for the light to rest on so the gun doesn't slide too far into the holster. I have a car holster video that might help convey the idea.
Nice to see someone concentrate on the pattern. So important! I learned by watching beginners filming. Ended up making tons of mistakes by following someone who's just learning instead of experienced leather workers.
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.
Love the click at the end when you holster the dummy gun! Very well done, that’s a perfect holster. I prefer these summer special style holsters as for me they are the most comfortable even with full size guns.
Are you dip dying the leather, or using a dauber, or airbrush? I only use an airbrush, and have never had good experience with dipping. When I airbrush, I generally spray about 4 coats.
❤ Awesome job, man!!! I'm totally drooling over the holster!! Two questions: How much for you to make me one for my Taurus 856 .38 special and isn't the 605 the same with the 357, and it also fires the .38 special ammo. They look the same at least!! 😅 and now for my 2nd question: I have a couple of leather holsters that are wet formed for different pistols, so can I heat the water and reform the leather to the new pistol. Well, thanks, man!!! And good luck in the future!!!! 🎉
I've made 2 of these using this video about 5 years ago and they look brand new still!. And now I'm about to make another for my son's first handgun who's in the Army. I give all the credit to you. Makes me feel good that he wanted one made for him ❤
Personally, I wouldn’t leave a real gun inside a damp holster any longer get than necessary. The don’t trust getting all the openings in the cling wrap completely sealed up.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks Yeah I thought about that too. What do you recommend for making a leather holster without the physical gun, but knowing the measurements? The thing is that my uncle lives in Georgia and I live in Puerto Rico. So I’m a bit far off.
If you can buy a mold, that’s your best bet. www.knifekits.com/vcom/holster-making-moldsprops-c-585.html Otherwise, just oil the gun before forming the holster. Then remove the gun after forming and let the holster air dry in front of a fan. Then immediately field strip the gun after forming and dry and oil it again. That’s what I do with my personal guns if I don’t have a mold.
Spot - on work , I see it 4 yrs late. just some in prints in white leaver & little white stitching to contrast , colours ? ( Only my opinion or my style ) Thanks....from U.K.
I haven't worried too much about putting a front sight channel in the holsters I've made. To each his own though. Thats a very nice holster and you made a great video also.
I dont get why people use paper then put it on leather if it's something you do all the time your not gonna mess it up and I have found that you need a little more leather than when it's on paper and your doing 2x the work
I saw this video a couple years ago, and just rewatched it. If I were to make a similar one, i think I'd make the main body of the holster with the rough side out (inside out), and not dye it.
Well yes, but it was $13,000 new, and I bought it used from a friend with a very steep discount (half price) because he needed it gone asap. I was only able to purchase it because I sold my previous laser for more than I bought it for (which I also bought used locally). Buy used, save big!
Very nice job! When I was growing up, my father used to tell me, if some else can do it, so can you. He was right, as usual! I’m very glad I listened. Best regards, Richard
They can be a little daunting. Just go slow and do lots of sewing on test pieces. Getting the tension set can be a pain. Sometimes I’d rather just hand sew thin stuff so I don’t have to change the tension.
