Cheap and Functional 1377 Holster

[Mo]

So, it's not pretty, but it works!  I spotted a tape measure leather holster in a hardware store for $5 and the belt for $7. 

Removed the bottom 3 fasteners and the 1377 fits in nicely.  I had originally planned on trimming off the bottom loop  to tidy it up a bit after removing the fasteners, but in the end decided to leave it on since it covers the trigger guard.  The safety strap holds the pistol in -- but snapping it closed can partially or fully release the safety.  So after closing it, I reach a finger up from the bottom to make sure it's fully slid to safety.

Those are RB grips and pumper.  The first real mod I'm planning is to put fiber optics into the sights.

--Mo

[quickster47 †]

That is one fine looking holster for your 1377.  Nice find and thanks for sharing it. 

Carl

[Nightshade]

Get some shoe leather dye and color that bad boy so it will look complete!! 

[Mo]

I do have some leather dyes on hand and will test them shortly.  The belt comes in a super-huge one-size.  I trimmed down the excess off of the belt when I did the holster.  And then I cut that bit into several pieces to use as test swatches for the dyes.

[tinker]

Great idea

[Smaug]

I love these "thinking outside the box" solutions. This is probably the same leather used in $50 purpose-made pistol holsters, and costs a fraction of that.

It even covers the trigger, like a proper holster! Well-done, man. 

[1377x]

good job!
now thats creative!

[RC1947]

Creative and clever leave nothing not to like.  Well done :-*RC

[Mo]

I love these "thinking outside the box" solutions.

Or, quick thinking inside the big box hardware store!  =^,^=

--Mo

[Plasticman]

If you put a red dot or scope on it it won't fit in the holster. It looks good the way it is. Nice find.

[Crosshairs]

Very cool idea 
                 Mike

[NorthStaR]

If you put a red dot or scope on it it won't fit in the holster. It looks good the way it is. Nice find.

You could cut a side slot/opening for the sight to fit in. As long as that safety strap is secured it should do just fine. IMHO.

Just need to get some dark boot polish and get rid of the pink leather effect!    (Unless you like pink!  )

[Mo]

I don't have any plans to add a scope or red dot to make the pistol bulky.  I would like to see if I can just drill holes in the existing sights and insert a bit of optical fiber.  Doing some googling, I found a thread on another forum where somebody had done exactly that.  But there are some technical difficulties with registration at that site right now, so I haven't been able to register over there yet and ask some questions.

I also have a Gamo Whisper rifle which came with fiber optic sights and I really enjoyed using those for a time before putting a scope on it.

And, umm, I do like pink!  And butch colours too     
The plan is to dye the belt something that will go with the brown & olive laminate of the grips.

[pirouge]

  Mo, your my kind of man. I like it. I use the nylon crosman holster with the "clip" pouch for my stock 2240. $6.95 at walmart. The pouch holds 2 extra co2 cylinders. I've used regular Kiwi liquid black shoe polish with success on various leather projects, then I always rub in vaseline for a preservative.

[Crosshairs]

I like your Grips and forearm.
                                 Mike