Making leather paddle holster for a 1911 and a Kimber

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I stopped by the gun range to drop off a finished project, but before I could get away two people caught me and ordered holsters. Since both of them wanted paddle holsters I am making them both in this video. A paddle holster doesn't have a belt loop, but has a leather paddle that just slides into your waistband or behind your belt. It has a stop to hold the holster in place. The advantage of this is that you can take the holster off without taking the belt off, and it doesn't have a metal clip. This pattern can be easily altered for different angles, like strong side, cross draw, or small of the back. This pattern is available for purchase at https://bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com/listing/1586341734/digital-pattern-for-1911-government I am always working on building something and try to average a YouTube video once a week. Most often leather work, but I have also posted videos on black smithing, knife making, casting, and even how I make soap. Be sure to Subscribe if you are interested in any of these topics, or just making things in general. Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links) Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: https://amzn.to/3q2Lfgi I also use a lacing fid: https://amzn.to/39fK9XU The tool I use to cut lace: https://amzn.to/35sWQxc Hand stitching needles I use: https://amzn.to/39ivStf A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: https://amzn.to/35snEhj Edge beveler: https://amzn.to/3bliXtr Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: https://amzn.to/39a62ri Round knife I used before I made my own: https://amzn.to/39iw7o9 Wing divider: https://amzn.to/3nt77jd Rawhide mallet: https://amzn.to/2MSCkjr Strap cutter: https://amzn.to/3q6aluU Barge contact cement: https://amzn.to/35Hylgb A more respiratory friendly glue: https://amzn.to/3bpsJuv Basting tape: https://amzn.to/39kVFRw Books and patterns I use (Amazon Affiliate links) How to make holsters by Al Stohlman https://amzn.to/3putSFr Holster and gunbelt patterns https://amzn.to/3ovqj0m Pancake holster pattern by Slickbald https://amzn.to/3ouWA7B Leather braiding by Bruce Grant https://amzn.to/3oxGU4l Forge parts and knife making supplies (Amazon affiliate links): Respirator: https://amzn.to/39lEgbL Cartridges for respirator: https://amzn.to/2MOBnZk High pressure regulator I use: https://amzn.to/38sc3jZ Pol adapter (connects regulator to propane tank: https://amzn.to/2MJFUfn Cut off wheels for angle grinder: https://amzn.to/35lCQwD Flap disc Grinding wheels: https://amzn.to/39fLspM Epoxy I have been using: https://amzn.to/3nx2t3L Surface conditioning belts: https://amzn.to/3nuWH2C Hand sanding paper rolls: https://amzn.to/3nqql93 2”x72” ceramic grinding belts: https://amzn.to/2XqAyIa 3M trizact belts: https://amzn.to/3ovIVOy Drill bits for tougher steels: https://amzn.to/3bs9H6G Way too much Ceramic fibre insulation to build forges: https://amzn.to/3nsyhqA Rigidizer for ceramic fibre insulation: https://amzn.to/3nvv61p Hardness testing files: https://amzn.to/3bpttzN Amazon affiliate links for video gear A useful tripod: https://amzn.to/3r0OJAX