Final pics of the AB Holster...

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:45 pm

Ladies and Gentlemen, finally the finished Adventurebilt holster. These fine pictures was shot by our very own IndyK

There's two types: The Brand New Holster and The Beaten up Adventure Holster.

Here's the Brand new:

All the pics:
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/ ... 20Leather/

Enjoy

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:35 pm

The Beaten up Adventure Holster Wow!
Just awesome :!:

rhboyd · Post by **rhboyd** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:14 pm

ohmigod.... the weathered version is GLORIOUS!!!!!

wow.....

thanks for posting THOSE!!!!
-r!

Indiana Neri · Post by **Indiana Neri** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:44 pm

Great! Now I gotta save even MORE money

May I ask how you got it to distress so well? Did you use a replica Indy gun or a resin copy inside the holster? I am just curious. Fantastic job

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:48 pm

its beautiful!

when/where can I order one

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:03 pm

Thanks for the kind words Gentlemen.
The distressing was done with a Tanaka air soft gun, I used it to shape the (wet) holster.
This is the gun:
viewtopic.php?t=21162&highlight=

and the holsters can be ordered here:
http://www.adventurebiltdeluxe.com/
Incl. taxes, taxes and taxes again, shipping ( this is un-insured) the final price is 99 Euro via Paypal.

Best regards,
Kim

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:45 pm

K, Thats a #### of a job you did.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:57 pm

Question: did the original Raiders holster have the double groove on the flap strap, too, or was it a single groove? I was always under the impression the strap had a single groove.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:03 am

I thought the same thing...

Shane

djd · Post by **djd** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:11 am

Very nice work !

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:20 am

It does have the double groove, the evidence was supplied by Agent 5.

Best regards,
Kim

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:25 am

I was always under the impression the strap had a single groove.

Never underestimate the power of the Agent5 consulting agency

Jason has been the ultimate help from the very start on this project, which started in February.

Regards,

Marc

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:50 am

Works for me! I just never remembered seeing any grabs or pictures that pointed that out, so I figured by asking, you'd provide the pic. Thanks!

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:50 pm

That holster looks more gray than brown though...

Wow! Good shot though! No more questions from me!

Shane

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:04 pm

Just a quick update: all holster except two have been shipped today. On the last two holsters it was decided to wait until the hats are done - which is 26 Euro (almost 36$) less

Just to give you an idea of what it actually costs to have an item shipped from here, even without insurance.

Regards,

Marc

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:37 pm

Hard to believe only 10 people (?) ordered AB holsters... This is AB history, people!

I for one can't wait to see how mine turns out...

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:39 pm

Well, maybe because that's $145+ to the U. S. based on today's Euro to USD exchange rate.

History or not, and as much as I'D like one, that a bit more than I care to put out for a holster at this time. Apparently others are of the same mind at this time.

Regards! Michaelson

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:01 pm

Michaelson wrote:Well, maybe because that's $145+ to the U. S. based on today's Euro to USD exchange rate.

History or not, and as much as I'D like one, that a bit more than I care to put out for a holster at this time. Apparently others are of the same mind at this time.

Regards! Michaelson

I know, I'm in the U.S. as well... but considering that an off-the-rack third rate leather holster at a sporting goods store costs around $40-60, I think of this as something as a deal...

I mean, spending that much cash on an Indy holster isn't that much different from spending 600 on an Indy jacket, or 150 on an Indy shirt, or 200 on Indy pants, etc...

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:23 pm

Agreed, with the exception that I can wear the hat, jacket, shirt and trousers any day of the week.

The holster, on the other hand, is something that is can be used strictly as a costume piece, or an actual holster.

I have mine made by El Paso Saddlery at $115, and the difference in cost for a more SA holster isn't something I'm personally willing to pay myself....but that's just me.

That said, I carry my revolvers (the real ones that go 'bang', by the way), and I'm more interested in obtaining a tried and true, field tested gun carry holster. (no offense, Marc/K).

Regards! Michaelson

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:25 pm

Absolutely no offence taken Mark!

I'm confident that the AB holster will soon be tried and true as well

Regards,

Marc

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:27 pm

I'm sure it will too!

When ever the dollar gets stronger, I'm sure you better get your inventory built up, as you're going to be flooded with orders.

That said, you MIGHT want to seriously consider making these early models numbered to differentiate between the first AB holsters and those that follow, as once the price difference drops, there will be nothing to show these folks HAVE the first out the door.

They will have paid $145, and folks following paid less, and should the first folks want to resell, they have nothing to show they WERE first.

Just a thought.....

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:17 pm

Great idea... now that I've sent them out already

Anyway, from the Euro point of view, the price will remain the same.

Regards,

Marc

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:48 am

Amazing, I will order one as soon as the dough comes here.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:09 am

Well, you've all twisted my arm enough, thank you.

I'm in discussion with Marc about acquring one in the near future.

(You are all evil. :evil: .........

)

Regards! Michaelson

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:10 am

Marc;
How about numbering the next ones, and the unmarked ones will be those from the first run?

Just a thought.

Regards,
Swindiana

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:20 am

Ok, I'll use this opportunity to ask Kim:

Kim, any chance for putting a 2 somewhere on the inside where it won't bother on the second batch?

Regards,

Marc

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:17 am

I'll look in to it. Maybe not a "2" then I would have to get a "3" for the third batch and so on. But something to differentiate the rest from the first batch.

I'll get back to ya.

GoldenHistorian · Post by **GoldenHistorian** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:25 pm

WOW,
just found this thread and the weathered holster looks WOW.
Great work

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:59 pm

hey k,

you used a s&w victory m10 to weather the distressed version.....does that mean that its big brother, the 1917 would not fill in the gaps? the cylinder and frame is much larger. i have an m10 myself but would like the holster to fit my artsee .45.

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:23 pm

Indiana G: There's room to spare when I put the 38 in the holster. Your artsee .45. should fit just fine. Can you measure the diameter of the drum and the height of the frame from just in front of the trigger guard to the top of the frame?
Preferably in cm. Then I'll check it out ASAP.

Best regards,
Kim

carebear · Post by **carebear** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:34 pm

If you want a weathered holster for your 1917 you'd probably be better off buying a "new" one and weathering it yourself.

The barrel length will be the same (for the 4" bbl anyway) so the cylinder front edge will line up but the trigger guard on the 1917, with its larger frame, is closer to the back seam. The marks on the leather from the Victory will probably not align with it, Eventually you'll have two distress marks, the original and the new one.

Which you may find looks odd.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:07 pm

Once I've got the Magnum (mentioned in the other thread), I'll send it to Kim so he can cut down the barrel. After that, the distressing would actually fit the N-frame

Regards,

Marc

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:02 pm

Just for you info. A pic showing a regular AB leather bit next to a distressed bit.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/ ... r_comp.png

The pic's oversize so the texture of the leather appear bigger that it actually is.

Regards,
Kim

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:06 pm

Oh yes, the issue about marking the holsters, From now on all holsters will have a small star imprinted in the leather. It will be out of sight but in plain sight if you look for it

regards,
Kim

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:20 pm

You know that I'm usually rather from the Michaelson U when it comes to distressing but... this looks NICE!!!

Regards,

Marc