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Craft Holsters
Got this Craft Holster in today. It's supposedly hand carved and made by one man. First impressions, it seems to be a very nice holster. What initially turned me on to Craft Holsters was a video by sootch00.
It wasn't until later that I found out that the actual holsters are Falco's. But, that's fine as Italian Leather is really nice too. It was made in I think, Slovakia.
One things for sure and it's that it's tighter than a banjo string. I sprayed the inside down with the conditioner they sent with it, let it soak in and then grabbed a zip lock freezer bag which I wrapped around my 1911 and put it in the holster. I'll take it out tomorrow afternoon and see how much that helps.
It wasn't until later that I found out that the actual holsters are Falco's. But, that's fine as Italian Leather is really nice too. It was made in I think, Slovakia.
One things for sure and it's that it's tighter than a banjo string. I sprayed the inside down with the conditioner they sent with it, let it soak in and then grabbed a zip lock freezer bag which I wrapped around my 1911 and put it in the holster. I'll take it out tomorrow afternoon and see how much that helps.
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Very nice. I like the double rows of stitching. It adds a little extra flair.
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Ingenious, I love it!
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Thank you. & yes it does.
Thus far, I've been able to trust sootch00 & his reviews. I really don't believe he's paid to do the Craft review. Said he bought several of thier holsters.
And, I know for sure his review of the CZ Bren 805 Ps1 was spot on, as I bought one.
I just say all that because I imagine some reviewers are paid to do some reviews or at least get for free what they are reviewing or a heavy discount.
And, with most things imo, it's impossible to see it in person before ya buy. Especially now a days.
But, I think this holster is really pretty dam nice.
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Good time to wet mold it as well.
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Well, I took it out of the holster & it's very nice.
That really loosened it up. It's still tight when you have it on but, not too tight. It'll just need to be worked in.
Gotta say, it's very easy to re-holster. I really like the his holster a lot.
That really loosened it up. It's still tight when you have it on but, not too tight. It'll just need to be worked in.
Gotta say, it's very easy to re-holster. I really like the his holster a lot.
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What size are the belt loops? Dress pants belt?
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Yeah Jim, there 1.5" - however, it stays glued rmro your body. Very nice.
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Paul holster looks so good filled up . Those grips are very impressive . Dan
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Thanks, Dan!Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:13 pmPaul holster looks so good filled up . Those grips are very impressive . Dan
Ya know, that 1911, is a Bul Armory Government Rail
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The grips, which are Bul Armory are nice. The only things that could be improved- imo, are the finish on the gun and the sights. But for $890 it's just staggering for what you have - and, I'm not kiddin one bit.
She's a real witch if there ever was one. Bul, went up on their pricing this year. These now cost $1,350 - and imo, still a helluva bargain. I do think however the finish and sights may be better quality on the 2022 models.
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Holster matches very nicely with the gun/grips.
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Very nice looking holster, and the 1911 looks great too!
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Hahaha!! " a glock in a croc"!!The Deacon wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:58 amVery nice looking holster, and the 1911 looks great too!
Whatever works for you Bloke. Not my style, but I'll grant you that a Glock in a Croc is better than a rock in a sock.
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MacLaren wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 5:24 amHahaha!! " a glock in a croc"!!The Deacon wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:58 amWhatever works for you Bloke. Not my style, but I'll grant you that a Glock in a Croc is better than a rock in a sock.
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Well, she's finally broken in and gtg. I love the Mahogany color to this holster and Sheridan 5 Petal Wild Rose
I can definitely highly recommend Craft to anyone looking for a very nice leather Pancake Holster.
And, again - it's super easy to re-holster.
Here's a few closing pics.
I can definitely highly recommend Craft to anyone looking for a very nice leather Pancake Holster.
And, again - it's super easy to re-holster.
Here's a few closing pics.
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