I found an online template for a common pancake 1911 holster and saved it. It printed out in 3 separate pages, all broken down in pieces (back side w/ tab for thumb safety, front (main) side, and a reinforcement piece in center). It also had a page showing it all assembled.
I took the three individual pages and printed them out on thick card stock on my printer. I have a good friend (and fellow Mason in our Masonic Lodge) who does leather work as a hobby. He has all the tools, cutters, heavy gauge needles & stitching, and tons of stamps and punches of all varieties.
With me being a "southpaw" I simply reversed the cutout design patterns and showed them to my friend. He said it looks easy enough to do, but would like my RIA 1911 during the final assembly/fitting, to make sure it will work and be secure enough.
As seen below, I also got creative with the last page showing it all assembled and did a screen print and uploaded it into Photoshop. I did a "mirror" of the image so it appears lefty, and filled it in. I also added a few tiny images to show my Lodge Brother that I want a Masonic Symbol stamped right up front in center. With me also being retired Coast Guard, I want a USCG shield stamped on one side, and of course, you have to have the American Flag stamped on it too!
Give me your honest opinion... What do you think of my design of an OWB lefty pancake holster?
Lastly, for any Masonic Brothers out there, I am also a Past Master of my Masonic Lodge and also a 32° Scottish Rite Mason here in Richmond, VA. Anyone a member of a Masonic Lodge on these forums?
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