Prototype Front Carry holster

[RJ HEDLEY]

Trying something new,  the example is a bit rough..   The Pivot feature is still undecided..

Size is 3- 3/4" wide x 5- 1/8" tall  [edited to correct typo]

[FireBreather01]

 
I'll take one!:) - with a little adjustment maybe this could be an ambi-holster? I like the pivot.

[Richard S]

Count me in for two if you go to production -- one for the R9 and one for the G-380, both black and both initialed "TRS."  If you do any trim on the top edge of the holster, I'll take that as well.  (A man can never have too many holsters.   )

[Brenden]

RJ,
I would take one too!!

Interesting design..

It looks like it may mask the form of the gun nicely!!

Brenden

[tracker]

Simple concept and innovative; you should patent that one.

[RJ HEDLEY]

 
No ambi-holster, the "holster body" Is flat on the side that is mated against the Antii- print Panel.
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I hear you too, Richard,  I can always count on you, my friend.

I'm going to work on this thing a bit more,  it will be a good holster for those that want to carry a full anti- print holster in the front pocket..

[BlueGrips]

I like it!  

[chameleon]

Oh man RJ, how do you come up with these ideas? That is a great one!
I'm in.

[tracker]

Maybe a gunslinger from Tucson in the 1800s originated
thiis one.

[RJ HEDLEY]

Thanks Guys.    I still have work to do on the idea,  but thought I would see how it was received...

[BillinPittsburgh]

It looks like there is going to be 2 more Hedley holsters in my future!  Or, maybe 4 - I'll have to give that some thought.

The anti-print panel is awesome.  I like the fact that it doesn't add to the width of the holster, as some other presently available designs with anti-print panels do.  

Two suggestions:

1)  Add the reinforcement to the side facing the body to provide a wider thumb push.

2)  If you do include the pivot, make sure it can be secured so that it doesn't pivot if not desired.

Could you elaborate a little more on the purpose of the pivot?

[WoodstockDoug]

I can think of one reason for the pivot -- in clothing with particularly wide pockets, like jackets or some cargo pants, the print panel could be pivoted to have the long side lay horizontally, thus stabilizing the holster, then flip back to vertical in more conventional pants.

That may not be why RJ was designing it, but it might be a good reason regardless.  I'm thinking that for that to work correctly, the pivot would have to be centered more, instead of low like it is in the prototype.  

[RJ HEDLEY]

Now the hard part, to explain..

First off, I feel every one will find the way this holster will work for "Them".

The Pivot must stay where it is, any higher and it's in the gun area of the holster body.

The pivot, along with the absolute minimum on the anti-print panel  [APP], makes the holster more flexible and not so "blocky" looking non-gun Print..


I can make the "APP"  shift over to the second photo position by placing my hand in my pocket with all finger extended,  the contact the gun on the rear sight with my thumb. and let my last three fingers push the "APP" over..,    Clear as mud, I'm sure..

Right now, I'm working on the locking of the Pivot , if so desired.  

Trying to locate Chicago Screws with screw driver slots on both ends..

Got any more questions or suggestions,  fire away..


Bed time  

[Matt Del Fatti]

Pretty nifty RJ.  I have some small chicago screws with slots cut on both sides if you want to try some.  Shoot me an email if you need some mailed your way.

[mjt]

I am very interested in greater antiprint in a front pocket holster!
Please pardon my ignorance (or don't...my wife doesn't), but can you please tell me the difference between this and the back pocket model?  Is it the pivot?
Thanks.