bigtrev503 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I have come to the point in my build when I have everything except the belt, the holster, and the E-11. I bought my belt this morning from trooperbay and I will be ordering my doopydoos all resin E-11 this afternoon. I am undecided as to which holster is the best and doesn't break the bank. I decided against the trooperbay one and wanted to get one here. The cheapest one I can find is not made in the US and is made out of faux leather. I just can't decide! Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 How about Vern? http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11577 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtrev503 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I have just sent him a PM! I'm so exited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 there are holsters made for a budget, either bernard or some others make vynal or pleather versions much less costly than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Sorry Vern. I wasn't implying that yours were budget holsters. I just like to point members in the direction of trusted sellers that make quality goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 The holsters on trooperbay are from Vern if i recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtrev503 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ok, so does anyone have an opinion on the non-leather ones besides the fact that they aren't screen accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I don't know if this would apply, but Tandy leather sometimes sells oil tanned scrap by the pound. I just picked up a scrap big enough for probably 2 holsters for $12. It means you have to make your own, but if you've already set snaps for your kit you've done the hardest part. There are templates and instructions out there that only need a little modifying. Trace them out on paper first to make sure that they fit your e-11 and all works well. It's a pretty easy leather project - I found it a lot less intimidating than cutting into the plastic.Granted I've done leather work before - so familiarity probably helped some. So very budget conscious, but you have to invest a bit of time. P.S. - skip buying leather needles for a sewing machine and instead buy a thonging chisel - it runs between $6 - $9 and you use it to punch the holes needed to stitch the leather up. Lot less frustration and broken needles when you have the right tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 that's why I take it down to a leathersmith to sew my holsters, much easier to pay someone 5$ to sew it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehickey Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I don't know if this would apply, but Tandy leather sometimes sells oil tanned scrap by the pound. I just picked up a scrap big enough for probably 2 holsters for $12. It means you have to make your own, but if you've already set snaps for your kit you've done the hardest part. There are templates and instructions out there that only need a little modifying. Trace them out on paper first to make sure that they fit your e-11 and all works well. It's a pretty easy leather project - I found it a lot less intimidating than cutting into the plastic.Granted I've done leather work before - so familiarity probably helped some. So very budget conscious, but you have to invest a bit of time. P.S. - skip buying leather needles for a sewing machine and instead buy a thonging chisel - it runs between $6 - $9 and you use it to punch the holes needed to stitch the leather up. Lot less frustration and broken needles when you have the right tools. This is exactly what I did: found some leather scraps, cut it according to plans found online and when I was all done my total cost was $26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsalagi Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 how much leather is needed for one holster? I plan to hit Tandy today for some snaps and want to pickup leather for a diy holster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I used an old leather bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 TROOPERMASTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen91 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I bought mine from Neo_Kerberos for about 35$. It comes pre-made in the style of your choosing. The only difference is it is made of two layers of pleather instead of one layer of leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Don't think of your holster as a cheap un important item on the side. A good leather holster is a beautiful part of your costume and functional. I regularly holster and de holster my blaster during troops for various reasons and goings on. The difference has only got to be around $20 over there. My advice is either make your own from the real leather scraps, or save up and order it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 a holster is very important to the look of armor for me. the blaster and holster details are a sign of care and professionalism in a trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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