A Small-of-Back (S.O.B.) Holster for a 4" Side Winder

Rick_Jorgenson · July-15-17 22:07

Here is another style of carry some people like.

It is a good way to "conceal" a longer barrel NAA pistol.

The screw in front of the lower cylinder frame is a tension screw. a half-inch rubber bushing is in the holster, when tightened pinches the leather on that part of the frame so you can adjust the resistance of the draw to your liking.

Leather is Veg-tan "Natural Oil Finish" the holster is oiled and put in the AZ sun for a couple days then a final acrylic sealer is put on the surface, same on the belt.

The Belt is our Double Layer Leather with Double Stitch Lines and "Gunslinger" Stitch Pattern.

I have carried this way and for some guns it works well, unless you need to sit!

Thought's, Comments, Critique's are always welcome!

Thanks for looking!

Rick J.

Uncle_Lee · July-16-17 03:07

OUTSTANDING !!
If I didn't set most of the time I would have one...

dale_az · July-16-17 09:07

Nice! You do great work.
Dale

MR_22 · July-16-17 10:07

Wow, what a cool design. Now I need a 4-inch Sidewinder!

Tfm · July-16-17 11:07

That is very nice...

Rick_Jorgenson · July-16-17 11:07

Quote from: Tfm on July-16-17 11:07
That is very nice...

Thank you Tfm

Quote from: dale_az on July-16-17 09:07
Nice! You do great work.
Dale

Thanks Dale!

Quote from: uncle_lee on July-16-17 03:07
OUTSTANDING !!
If I didn't set most of the time I would have one...

Thank you Uncle Lee

Sitting or driving with this style rig just is not comfortable

Quote from: MR_22 on July-16-17 10:07
Wow, what a cool design. Now I need a 4-inch Sidewinder!

Thank you MR_22 There is your excuse for a new gun, Glad to help!

MR_22 · July-16-17 11:07

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on July-16-17 11:07
Thank you MR_22 There is your excuse for a new gun, Glad to help!

Wahoo! I love new excuses!

Bigbird48 · July-16-17 22:07

Beautiful Holster Rick

Rick_Jorgenson · July-17-17 00:07

Quote from: Bigbird48 on July-16-17 22:07
Beautiful Holster Rick

Thanks Bert! It could use some laser work!! Next time!

Bigbird48 · July-17-17 07:07

I was thinkin the same thing LOL

Quote from: Rick_Jorgenson on July-17-17 00:07
Quote from: Bigbird48 on July-16-17 22:07
Beautiful Holster Rick

Thanks Bert! It could use some laser work!! Next time!

JC7071 · July-23-17 17:07

This holster needs to be produced for the entire line of NAA weaponry!!! I also have a cross draw holster for my PUG, but it's not very secure, needs a strap of some sort. I'd LOVE to see a cross Draw Holster for the 380 Guardian.

seak · July-24-17 00:07

Looks like it would work on my leather suspenders also. Left front strap

Rick_Jorgenson · July-24-17 07:07

Quote from: seak on July-24-17 00:07
Looks like it would work on my leather suspenders also. Left front strap

Leather suspenders became pretty popular in AZ. I made some for for a local guy and people (mostly men) would stop him to ask him where he bought them. He started carrying my cards and I made at least a dozen pair referred by him. 2 had a holster made with them to carry on the suspenders.
Sorry, I don't have any photos

that was before cell phone camera.

RogueTS1 · July-25-17 11:07

Rick; you should offer as an option for your holsters, safety snaps rather than belt loops. I only have snaps for easy on and off of my belt for my holsters. They have to be safety snaps though......................

Do that and I will order all new holsters from your shop from now on.

Just a few examples of mine:

Bigbird48 · July-25-17 12:07

? What are safety snaps. I can't find anything online as a safety snap except fishing swivel snaps.

Quote from: RogueTS1 on July-25-17 11:07
Rick; you should offer as an option for your holsters, safety snaps rather than belt loops. I only have snaps for easy on and off of my belt for my holsters. They have to be safety snaps though...................... Do that and I will order all new holsters from your shop from now on.

Just a few examples of mine:

RogueTS1 · July-25-17 12:07

It is a snap that will only close or open one way. I believe it is because of a small stud placed on the snap. It snaps closed firmly and will not come off the belt unless unsnapped in a very particular way. Keeps your holster on your belt until you are ready to remove it.

Bigbird48 · July-25-17 14:07

were do you buy them??

RogueTS1 · July-25-17 18:07

I have no idea. They come on the holsters I have had made in the past. I would assume any leather or holster man worth his salt would be able to get them from his material supplier.

You might find them better under, "One Way Snaps" or "Lift the Dot Snaps."

Rick_Jorgenson · July-25-17 22:07

Quote from: RogueTS1 on July-25-17 11:07
Rick; you should offer as an option for your holsters, safety snaps rather than belt loops. I only have snaps for easy on and off of my belt for my holsters. They have to be safety snaps though...................... Do that and I will order all new holsters from your shop from now on.

Just a few examples of mine:

It looks like I have a new customer!!

It looks like you wear your gun "Hi-Ride" a little more than most. Many of the holsters in the photo look as though the center mass of the gun is at least above the middle of the belt line. (just an observation from the photo, might just be the angle)

I build holsters with the "Lift the Dot" Snaps. When I bought them from Scoville (the co. that makes them) I had to buy $300.00 worth so... I stock about 400 pieces for them. Several suppliers have them available now so hobbyists can buy for 1 or 2 holsters.

I call mine a "Snap-Cake" its just our regular pancake holster with the "ears" narrowed and leather snap straps made & installed to fit your width belt. (I went through my photos and I don't have any. I should build one to photo. I'll put it on the to-do list for sure.)

I don't advertise that I make them, it seems the people that want them ask for them, others want the belt slot or belt loop.

Adding that as an option for semi-newbie gun owners would make their head explode. They can hardly decide what color leather & thread!

Quote from: Bigbird48 on July-25-17 14:07
were do you buy them??

You can get them from me. Hell, You sit 5 feet away from them when you are at the shop!! lol!!

OV-1D · July-26-17 02:07

Sounds like quite a commute there Rick . Any tolls in between .Ha Ha .

Rick_Jorgenson · July-26-17 06:07

Quote from: OV-1D on July-26-17 02:07
Sounds like quite a commute there Rich . Any tolls in between .Ha Ha .

So far there are no toll roads or bridges in Phoenix, we do pay a pretty hefty electric bill for A/C during the summer! lol!!

BigBird48 (Bert) is local (AZ) he lives north of Phoenix and comes by my shop frequently when he is near by or has a laser job he has worked on. The laser work he does is great, we have used it on some customers holsters with rave reviews!

Most of the time he is on his motorcycle, even when its 110 degrees out! I set him up with a chair and a bottle of cold water. We catch up on what is the latest "cool gun" in the shop or strange holster request going on that day, if we're lucky one of us has a new gun!

RogueTS1 · July-26-17 12:07

Quote"It looks like you wear your gun "Hi-Ride" a little more than most. Many of the holsters in the photo look as though the center mass of the gun is at least above the middle of the belt line. (just an observation from the photo, might just be the angle)

Rick; I do wear the gun somewhat high and with no cant. Bottom of belt is about even with the bottom of the trigger guard.

I look forward to my next holster then.

Rick_Jorgenson · July-26-17 12:07

Quote from: RogueTS1 on July-26-17 12:07
Quote"It looks like you wear your gun "Hi-Ride" a little more than most. Many of the holsters in the photo look as though the center mass of the gun is at least above the middle of the belt line. (just an observation from the photo, might just be the angle)

Rick; I do wear the gun somewhat high and with no cant. I look forward to my next holster then.

Time for a new gun! (and Holster) lol!!!