Blue Guns for custom holster making?

t45 · May 21, 2011, 09:09 AM

Guys I think I have narrowed my order list for Blue Guns for my holster making business. I will be making custom leather and Kydex holsters for IWB and OWB. I will be expanding my inventory as needed but would like to see your input. Please choose out of the list what handgun you would choose for a custom holster? I want to see if my list needs to be modified. Also add any that you think I should include. You can choose multiple guns if wanted.

Deja vu · May 21, 2011, 11:37 PM

I believe that the more options you have the better off you will be. I selected all of them. I think that you might want to consider pocket guns (and the Judge) as well because they are big sellers

ClydeFrog · May 22, 2011, 12:07 AM

I did not vote since, to be practical you'd need a few standard handgun designs to start out with; Glock 17/22, 1911A1 full size, Beretta M9/92FS etc...

I'd add that Blue Guns or Blackhawk training models may work, but I'd pay the extra $, and buy a few ASP models(red guns) that are the exact same weight as a fully loaded handgun.
www.Galls.com sells a few models; Glock 17 9mm, Beretta 92F, 1911A1 .45acp, SIG Sauer.

CF

Rifleman1776 · May 22, 2011, 09:07 AM

I didn't vote at all.
The reason is, I have to admit, I am sorta cheap. When I had my gun shop I did some repairs and installation of accessories. All gunsmith tools on hand would have been nice but I didn't want to risk spending money on something that might never be used. So, I ordered as I needed and added the cost of the tool to the job. That way I got my tools essentially free and had them for future jobs.
For holsters, I would order the blue gun when I got an order for a model I didn't have on hand. It would delay things for a few days but custom work is never overnight.

Skadoosh · May 22, 2011, 09:17 AM

No j-frame holster? Snubbies are extremely popular these days for CC.

Dave Cole · May 22, 2011, 09:45 AM

My most popular models are the 1911 Govt.,Glock 19, and Colt SAA.Dave

rayban · May 22, 2011, 09:31 PM

I agree with Dave Cole....plus I would add one...the Ruger GP 100....fit's a lot of K, N, frames.....I've used that blue gun a lot.

View Poll Results: What Blue Guns to order for holster making
Beretta 92F	4	30.77%
Colt Govt	8	61.54%
Colt Commander	5	38.46%
Glock 17/22/31	8	61.54%
Glock 19/23/31	7	53.85%
Glock 26/27/33	7	53.85%
Kahr PM9	4	30.77%
Ruger SP101 3"	4	30.77%
Ruger LCP	6	46.15%
Ruger SR9	3	23.08%
Sig 226	6	46.15%
Sig 229	5	38.46%
Springfield XD9, XD40	6	46.15%
Springfield 1911 Micro 3"	2	15.38%
SW M&P9, M&P40 4.25"	5	38.46%
Taurus 24/7	2	15.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

May 21, 2011, 09:09 AM	#1
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Belews Creek, NC. Posts: 577	Blue Guns for custom holster making? Guys I think I have narrowed my order list for Blue Guns for my holster making business. I will be making custom leather and Kydex holsters for IWB and OWB. I will be expanding my inventory as needed but would like to see your input. Please choose out of the list what handgun you would choose for a custom holster? I want to see if my list needs to be modified. Also add any that you think I should include. You can choose multiple guns if wanted. Last edited by t45; May 21, 2011 at 09:18 AM.

May 21, 2011, 11:37 PM	#2
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 1,750	I believe that the more options you have the better off you will be. I selected all of them. I think that you might want to consider pocket guns (and the Judge) as well because they are big sellers __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 21 of my guns are 45/70 govt 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple

May 22, 2011, 12:07 AM	#3
ClydeFrog Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 3,835	My 2 bits; Galls.com ASP loaded red guns... I did not vote since, to be practical you'd need a few standard handgun designs to start out with; Glock 17/22, 1911A1 full size, Beretta M9/92FS etc... I'd add that Blue Guns or Blackhawk training models may work, but I'd pay the extra $, and buy a few ASP models(red guns) that are the exact same weight as a fully loaded handgun. www.Galls.com sells a few models; Glock 17 9mm, Beretta 92F, 1911A1 .45acp, SIG Sauer. CF

May 22, 2011, 09:17 AM	#5
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach/Norfolk VA Posts: 1,622	No j-frame holster? Snubbies are extremely popular these days for CC. __________________ NRA Life Member (2003) If you cannot defeat your enemy in the crucible of truth, there’s nothing left but a cauldron of hate.

May 22, 2011, 09:07 AM	#4
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,834	I didn't vote at all. The reason is, I have to admit, I am sorta cheap. When I had my gun shop I did some repairs and installation of accessories. All gunsmith tools on hand would have been nice but I didn't want to risk spending money on something that might never be used. So, I ordered as I needed and added the cost of the tool to the job. That way I got my tools essentially free and had them for future jobs. For holsters, I would order the blue gun when I got an order for a model I didn't have on hand. It would delay things for a few days but custom work is never overnight.

May 22, 2011, 09:45 AM	#6
Dave Cole Member Join Date: August 16, 2009 Location: Satellite Beach,Fl. Posts: 55	My most popular models are the 1911 Govt.,Glock 19, and Colt SAA.Dave __________________ http://dcknivesandleather.blademakers.com/

May 22, 2011, 09:31 PM	#7
rayban Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Posts: 66	I agree with Dave Cole....plus I would add one...the Ruger GP 100....fit's a lot of K, N, frames.....I've used that blue gun a lot.