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What is a Combat Cut in Leather Holsters? Standard cut in leather holsters? What is the fastest drawing holster?

July 27, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

Starting with the basics, what is a combat cut hybrid holster? Combat cut refers to the cut of the leather behind the gun, the side closest to your body. What it means is that the leather behind the grip area of your gun has been removed. Leather still remains behind the frame and slide of the gun.

This method of cutting the leather got its name because in combat you need to be able to quickly draw from your holster. Removing the leather from behind the grip of the gun results in a quicker and easier draw. Making it not only better suited for combat situations but also for everyday carry.

So, just to reiterate, a combat cut on a hybrid holster, is when the leather behind the grip of the gun is removed for a smoother and easier draw.

What is Standard Cut On A MTR Custom Leather Holsters?

Moving on to standard cut. If you don’t want a combat cut holster, what other cut is available? That would be a standard cut! Since combat cut is the removal of the leather behind the grip of the gun, the standard cut holster is going to still have that leather there.

What this means is the full-size backing (non combat cut) of the holster is sitting between your body and your gun. This leather acts as a cushion between the grip of the gun and your body, sometimes making it more comfortable than the combat cut.

So, standard cut just means the leather backing of the holster is cut to full size. There are no accommodations for easier drawing like there is with combat cuts. But that doesn’t mean drawing from a standard cut holster isn’t easy, it may just take a little extra practice.

Why Would I Want a Combat Cut Holster?

Imagine you are standing in line at the grocery store. You’ve got your cart with your groceries for the week and are loading them onto the counter as you make light conversation with the cashier. You notice someone walking toward your register in a hood, as you continue unloading your groceries you keep an eye on this person.

They approach your cashier and demand that they are given the money in the register as they have a gun pulled out. You quickly reach for your sidearm when they aren’t looking at you but your hand fumbles as you try to draw your gun because of the leather from your holster being in the way. Thankfully you are able to draw your weapon and protect yourself and the other people in the store. But if you hadn’t been able to draw because of the leather getting in your way, you could have been seriously injured.

In this situation, the leather holster you were wearing was a standard cut and that is why there was leather that got in your way as you were drawing. As we mentioned earlier combat cut removes the leather that is typically behind the grip of the gun so you don’t have to fumble with the leather as you draw. Overall, having a combat cut on your hybrid holster makes it easier to draw your gun.

Pros of a Combat Cut Hybrid Holster

(no combat cut)

Let’s talk about the pros of choosing to get your leather holster with a combat cut. We’ve been talking about what combat cut is and why you may want it which leads us into the pros of combat cut.

The primary benefit of having a combat cut is that it allows for easier grip access. Having the full leather backing on your hybrid holster can slow your draw time. With the leather behind the grip of the gun, in order to draw your gun from your holster, you will need to make sure your thumb slides between the leather and grip for a good master grip.

Having a combat cut means you can get a master grip and quickly draw your gun. But keep in mind not having a full leather backing means the grip of your gun will be against your body instead of the leather. If you find this is irritating you can wear an undershirt behind the holster so that the grip isn’t against your skin.

Some people find that not having the additional leather keeps them cooler and reduces sweat. Overall, combat cut is a very popular option when purchasing hybrid holsters to create a smoother and easier draw in an everyday carry holster.

Pros of Standard Cut Holster

We covered the pros of combat cut so it’s only appropriate that we talk about the pros of a standard cut holster as well. To review standard cut is the full size leather backing on a holster.

Many people find that having the extra leather between the grip of the gun and their body adds additional comfort to an already comfortable holster. But the extra leather does something else too. It acts as a barrier between your body and your gun to help protect it from any sweat that may get on it. This can be especially important if you live in a warmer climate like Florida.

So, while combat cut has its benefits a standard cut holster does too. Some people prefer the added comfort of the full leather backing.

Summary

A quick recap, a standard cut holster has a full size leather backing. Some people find this to be more comfortable than the alternative and the extra leather acts as a sweat shield for your gun. A combat cut holster, on the other hand, has the leather removed from behind the grip of the gun for an easier draw. Since there is less leather this cut can result in less sweat.

An example of a holster that offers these two cut options is our A-1 Thoroughbred Holster. This holster falls under the category of IWB Holster. It is an IWB holster made of our durable all natural bull hide leather or horse hide leather of your choice. Each of our holsters are made to order and molded for your specific gun model.

Ultimately what holster and cut style you choose to carry with is based on what meets your needs and what you find comfortable.

We recommend visiting our Holsters by Gun Model page if you are looking for holsters that are custom made for your weapon of choice. For all of our belt and holster options and for more information to help you choose the carry system that works best for you, visit our MTR Custom Leather, LLC website.

Looking for items beyond holsters and belts? Check out our Shop Page for popular products links like MAGAZINE POUCHES, maintenance, LEATEHR CONDITIONERS, RIFLE SLINGS, UKOALA CONCEALMENT BAGS, SPEED LOADER POUCHES and more.

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Leather Holster Belt Attachment Options. Multiple Options to carry your holster on your belt.

July 26, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

Unsure which one to choose? Try all of them!

Tuckable Spring Steel Clip come on the holster, this clip requires a sturdy 1-1/2″ gun belt 1/4″ for the best function of this holster. Ulticlip3+ has a flat mounting area with 2 slots and 1 hole allowing for multiple mounting options; does not require a belt, mounts directly onto the pants and the belt would go on top of the clip for better concealment. Ulticlip XL is the world’s first multi-tool holster clip and locking steel belt loop. No longer do you have to choose between a holster clip or belt loop; with Ulticlip XL you can have both.

All leather with a military directional snap. Each leather loop has additional holes to adjust the ride height and cant of the holster. This is a great option, so you do not scratch your belt or car seats, allergic to metals, etc. ! Each strap can accommodate up to 1-1/2″ gun belt. Wider straps can be made to order!

Powder coated spring steel tuckable or non tuckable clips:

Ulticlips

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Leather Paddle

We take the original plastic paddle and we encase it with a leather sleeve (barrier).Therefore, the plastic paddle will not be touching the skin, still adjustable for cant and ride height.

Exotic Leather Color Options

July 15, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

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Below is a list of our Exotic Leather color options, keep in mind that the colors may change in shade slightly due to every animal hide has pores and may absorb more color than others. Also, some photos are taken with more of a lighter/brighter shade due to the lighting. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of each exotic leather, please click the link below to our FAQ page to learn more. Check out other BLOG articles concerning our exotic leather. If you are looking for another color or another exotic leather than please send us an email to sales@mtrcustomleather.com and provide us a picture of the shade of color and we will try our best to meet your needs. Keep in mind, some exotic leather or color options may not be in stock due to the exotic leather shortage.

Royal Blue, Pink, Natural (bottom middle)

Sky Blue Shrunken Bison Leather 6-7oz Carolina Blue Shrunken Bison

Peanut Bison Rolled Peanut Shrunken Bison

Ice Grey Tipped Elephant Antique Grey Elephant

Standard Grey Elephant

Brown Elephant

Ostrich Leather

See the source image Alligator/Cognac Leather

American Alligator - Belly - Burgundy - Millennium Mahogany Alligator Leather

Beaver Tail Crust
Beaver Tail Crust
Beaver Tail Glazed Orange
Beaver Tail Glazed Orange
Beaver Tail Glazed Forest
Beaver Tail Glazed Forest
Beaver Tail Glazed Red
Beaver Tail Glazed Red
Beaver Tail Glazed Cobalt
Beaver Tail Glazed Cobalt
Beaver Tail Glazed Navy
Beaver Tail Glazed Navy
Beaver Tail Glazed Burgundy
Beaver Tail Glazed Burgundy
Beaver Tail Glazed Cognac
Beaver Tail Glazed Cognac
Beaver Tail Glazed Brown
Beaver Tail Glazed Brown
Beaver Tail Glazed Black
Beaver Tail Glazed Black
Beaver Tail Matte Orange
Beaver Tail Matte Orange
Beaver Tail Matte Red
Beaver Tail Matte Red
Beaver Tail Matte Cobalt
Beaver Tail Matte Cobalt
Beaver Tail Matte Navy
Beaver Tail Matte Navy
Beaver Tail Matte Burgundy
Beaver Tail Matte Burgundy
Beaver Tail Matte Cognac
Beaver Tail Matte Cognac
Beaver Tail Matte Brown
Beaver Tail Matte Brown
Giraffe Denim Blue
See the source image Eel Leather
See the source image Brown Hippo Leather
See the source image Lizard
Ring Lizard
See the source image Stingray Color Options
Rainbow Stingray

See the source image Tiger Shark Leather

See the source image Cognac Shark

See the source image Evergreen Shark

See the source image Navy Shark

Burgandy Shark

MTR Custom Leather Stitching (Thread) and Leather Color Options for Belts, Holsters, Mag Carriers and More!

July 14, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

Color Chart

New Colors Grey and Copper

Leather Color Options are below with the same color matching thread color!

 

 

LEATHER TYPES & TERMS-Raw leather-Craft Leather-FYI

July 14, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

A summary of some of the common types and terms.

Aniline– Type of leather dyed exclusively with soluble dyes. Only the skin is dyed, the surface is not coated with a pigment, a dye coat top is sometimes applied to give a more even colour. Its lack of cover means it is the most attractive, supple and expensive leather, it also the leather which needs the most care.

Bellies – Taken from the edge of the ‘bend or butt’, vegetable tanned, the flank. This article is smaller & narrower in cutting area, it gives the user a classic veg leather at an economic price.

Bends – Term used for sole leather which denotes a half butt, vegetable tanned and rolled flat and hard for use in soles and heels.

Buffing – The process in which leather is sanded or buffed to remove the very top surface or imperfections.

Butts – A part of the hide, usually vegetable tanned, below the shoulders. The leather is generally thicker, less marked and longer & wider in size, suitable for cutting items such as belts.

Chrome Tanned Leather – tanned with chromium salts and/or chromium sulphates for a supple, pliable effect and to prevent discoloration and loss of shape when exposed to moisture.

Coated Leather– Generally made on a split, there is polymer coating applied to the surface which can be embossed to mimic a grain leather. The flexibility and breathability of the leather can be significantly different with a finished split.

Cordovan Leather – made from the tight, firm shell portion of horse butts. Cordovan has very fine pores and a characteristic finish, and is very durable.

Corrected Grain – Leather which is buffed to smooth out imperfections and a pigment is applied to the surface. The leather can then be used as a smooth hi-shine or embossed.

Full Grain– The term used for the outside original skin or hide which has had the hair removed, but otherwise has not been corrected or buffed. Full grain leather possesses the genuine grain of the skin and can also be known as Top Grain.

Linings – Generally a lower grade or economical priced leather used for lining products.

Nap – the term used to describe the fibres standing up on a suede or nubuck.

Nubuck– Aniline dyed leather which has been lightly abraded on the grain surface to create a velvety finish or nap. The nap is very fine because of the tight fibre structure in the grain layer.

Oily Nubuck – Nubuck can also be made with an oily top to give a ‘distressed’ or worn look used mainly on casual boots and shoes.

Patent – High gloss coating on the surface of the leather. It is flexible and retains some breathability.

Pigmented– A durable finish that is provided by a polymer surface coating which contains pigments.

Pull Up – The leather has had a surface finish of a dark wax, when the leather is flexed in shoes or creased in use the top colour lightens to give a ‘worn’ or used look.

Raw Hide– A hide or skin which has only been treated to preserve it before the tanning process.

Semi Aniline– This finish is more durable than aniline it still retains a natural appearance and the light pigment top coat gives a more consistent colour.

Shearling – Wooled sheep and lambskins, tanned with the wool intact.

Shoulders – These are used in both heavy vegetable form for insoles, heels etc. or in lighter weights for leather goods.

Sides – Half a whole hide, generally a cow hide, cut down the back bone to make two sides.

Suede- Leathers that are finished by buffing the flesh side (opposite to the top grain side) to produce a nap.

Suede Split – Leathers that are the underside of the skin, split away from the top grain, dyed and finely buffed.

Veg Tanned Leather– leathers that are made in pools where they remain for some weeks soaked in extracts of natural origin, like quebracho tree, mimosa, chestnut and animal fats.

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N.J. gun package continues advancing as Supreme Court guts concealed carry laws

June 27, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

N.J. gun package continues advancing as Supreme Court guts concealed carry laws

Senate vote on gun bills likely next week

By Joey Fox, June 23 2022 4:36 pm

Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed carry restrictions this morning, the New Jersey Legislature continued taking steps in the opposite direction, with two committees passing a series of bills further strengthening the state’s gun laws.

Most importantly, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee approved seven gun bills backed by Gov. Phil Murphy, clearing them for a possible vote next Monday. (An eighth bill had already passed the Senate Judiciary Committee last week.) Six bills were also passed by the Assembly Appropriations Committee today, all of which previously came before the Assembly Judiciary Committee just yesterday.

If signed into law, the bills would add new requirements for firearm purchaser identification cards (FPICs), regulate ammunition sales, ban most .50 caliber weapons, and many other things; see the bottom of this story for full details on every bill.

Looming over the day’s proceedings was the Supreme Court’s ruling, which will undoubtedly have a dramatic impact on New Jersey’s existing laws. Precise details aren’t entirely clear yet, but the ruling likely nixes many of New Jersey’s concealed-carry restrictions, which are similar to New York’s, and may open up the state’s other gun laws – including the bills under discussion now – to further legal action.

Gov. Phil Murphy, whose administration has helped shape New Jersey into the state with the second-strictest gun regulations in the nation, blasted the court’s decision in a statement and said his administration is still figuring out what its effects on New Jersey will be.

“Let there be no mistake – this dangerous decision will make America a less safe country,” he said. “Anticipating this decision, my administration has been closely reviewing options we believe are still available to us regarding who can carry concealed weapons and where they can carry them. We are carefully reviewing the court’s language and will work to ensure that our gun safety laws are as strong as possible while remaining consistent with this tragic ruling.”

Notably, however, the governor stopped short of calling on the legislature to convene a special session this summer, which New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she may do.

Responding to last month’s mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Murphy had called for the legislature to pass his third package of gun control legislation, which he first introduced in April 2021 and which had become stalled in the legislature.

This week finally represented a dam break, with most of the governor’s bills coming up before committees in both chambers. It’s the Senate committee hearing that’s the real breakthrough; a similar package died in the Senate last legislative session under former Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford), and new Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Linden) was circumspect on the bill package’s future as recently as last Thursday.

“We’re looking at them bill by bill, making sure that we bring commonsense gun solutions to the people of New Jersey, and to ensure the bills that we pass could have an impact on gun violence,” Scutari said at the time.

So far, the bills have passed almost entirely on party-line votes; no Democrat has yet voted no or abstained on any bill. One bill increasing criminal penalties for the manufacture and transportation of ghost guns has passed unanimously in both chambers’ committees, and State Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Little Silver) also voted in favor of a second bill requiring FPICs for those moving to New Jersey from out of state.

If the bills reach Murphy’s desk, he is very likely to sign them, though not all are technically part of his original eight-bill package. Of the nine gun bills that have come before a committee in the last two days, four are from the governor’s package, three are updated versions of his initial bills, and two are entirely new.

Just as they did yesterday, a number of gun rights advocates and lobbyists testified against the bills in committee today – among them State Sen. Ed Durr (R-Logan), who has become a prominent gun proponent in state government since he took office earlier this year.

“New Jersey already has gun laws that are among the most restrictive in the entire nation,” Durr said. “These new proposals will only impact law-abiding citizens who will suffer a further erosion of their rights and who will find themselves charged for technical violations of the law.”

“I’ve worked tirelessly with my colleagues on trying to create a balanced approach to this legislation,” responded Scutari, who was present for the first few minutes of the Senate committee hearing today. “Gun violence is not a simple problem… There are a lot of safety measures that we do need to continue to take – and I’m a gun owner.”

While Scutari appears committed to pushing for most of the governor’s gun package, two bills have been left behind. One that would raise the age for obtaining an FPIC from 18 to 21 cleared the Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday but wasn’t posted in the Senate today; another that would add safe storage requirements for firearms hasn’t come up for a vote in any committee.

According to State Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union), the lead sponsor on both dropped bills and a perennial advocate for gun control in the legislature, neither has the support necessary to pass with the rest of the package next week.

“In the consensus that is the New Jersey Legislature, there’s not enough votes to pass those,” he said. “As a result of that, they won’t be part of this package.”

Asked about next steps following the decision from the Supreme Court, Cryan said that he intends to pursue legislation to push back against the ruling and maintain New Jersey’s restrictions.

“I certainly hope we pass bills here, and I hope we do it sooner than later,” he said. “I’m certainly going to try to write one that ultimately ends up getting back to the court so that maybe, instead of a Mitch McConnell America, we can have a commonsense America.”

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The details on all ten bills

Bills on track for passage

S1204 / A1179
This bill would require out-of-state firearm owners moving into the state to obtain a firearm purchaser identification card within 60 days; an amendment passed in committee today adds a 30-day grace period for first-time offenders.
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 4-1
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-1-1
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee 6-4

S1893 / A1765
This bill would increase the attorney general’s ability to bring legal action against gun manufacturers and retailers who they determine to have “knowingly or recklessly endanger[ed] the public health and safety.”
Passed Senate Judiciary Committee 7-3
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-2

S2846 / A4367
This bill would upgrade various crimes related to the manufacture or transportation of ghost guns and other untraceable guns from the 3rd degree to the 2nd degree.
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 5-0
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 5-0

S2847 / A4369
This bill would prohibit the possession of body armor in most cases, and requires registration for those who do possess body armor.
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 3-1-1
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-0-2
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee 5-4

S2903 / A1302
This bill would require those purchasing ammunition to show a driver’s license or other government issued photo ID; current law already requires them to show a firearm purchaser identification card (FPIC) or handgun permit. The original bill also established a reporting and tracking system for ammunition sales, but that was removed in committee and will likely no longer be a part of the bill.
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 3-0-2
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee 6-4

S2905 / A4366
This bill would ban .50 caliber weapons by labeling them a “destructive device.”
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee 6-4

S2906 / A4370
This bill requires additional training for those trying to obtain an FPIC, and makes FPICs expire after a certain period of time. The original bill set that time period at four years and included existing FPICs; committee amendments changed the period to ten years and excluded existing FPICs.
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee 5-4

S2907 / A4368
This bill requires retailers to sell microstamp-enabled firearms, pending a decision from the attorney general about their commercial availability.
Passed Senate Law and Public Safety Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-2
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee 6-4

Bills likely nixed from package

S504 / A509
This bill would increase from 18 to 21 the age at which someone is eligible to receive an FPIC, meaning that most people under 21 would be ineligible to purchase or possess any type of firearm, with certain exceptions.
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee 3-2
No action in Senate

A2215
The “Safe Storage of Firearms Act” would impose new requirements for the storage of guns, requiring that firearms be unloaded, placed in a gun safe or locked box, and stored separately from ammunition.
No action in Assembly or Senate

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Kel-Tec P17 Review with Kel-Tec P17 Holster Suggestions

May 18, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

P17TM

Simple / Affordable / Reliable

If you’re in the market for a 17-round, compact .22LR pistol with more bells & whistles than a Christmas Day parade, then the P17 is definitely for you! Oh and with an MSRP of $199, you can’t afford to pass one up!

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Features

Compact / Accurate / Versatile

Compact

At less than 14-ounces fully loaded, and barely longer than a dollar bill, the P17 is concealable for pretty much anyone. Just don’t forget it’s there when you need it! The threaded barrel, Picatinny-style accessory rail, ambidextrous safety, ambidextrous magazine release and three (3) 16rd magazines come standard. That’s a ton of value added in such a small package. And did we mention the price?

Accurate

Don’t let the small size fool you. This little pistol is a tack driver. The excellent trigger, fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight help you extend the P17’s range. It’s a handy little .22LR that builds confidence and burns bull’s eyes.

Versatile

Every tool has a purpose and having the right tool for the job sets you up for success. Its size, weight, and caliber are the perfect combination for training that new shooter in your life. For more experienced shooters looking to hone their skills, the P17 is also a great training tool for when you’re on a budget.

Specs

 

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

P17™

MSRP: $199.00STANDARDMETRICCALIBER

.22LRWEIGHT UNLOADED

0.7lbs

306gMAGAZINE CAPACITY

16OVERALL LENGTH

6.7″

169mmBARREL LENGTH

3.8″

100mmBARREL THREADS

1/2-28 TPIHEIGHT

5.3″

135mmWIDTH

1.2″

30mmTRIGGER PULL

3lbs

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NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS & EXHIBITS-MTR Custom Leather-Houston, Texas

May 17, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

JOIN US FOR THE 151ST

NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS & EXHIBITS

IN HOUSTON, TX OVER

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

The 2022 Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center May 27-29 in Houston, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it’s all happening in Houston over Memorial Day weekend.  Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family as we celebrate Freedom, Firearms, and the Second Amendment!

FREE Admission for NRA members and their immediate family (spouse and children under 18 years old)!  To obtain an admission badge for the show, simply visit the registration counters located on the 1st level of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Not a member? You may join NRA here or on-site at the registration counters for immediate access! Your admission badge will get you access for all three days of the show!. Book your hotel here for the best location, rates, and availability. 

Join us in 2022 for the 151st NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, TX. Put on your best walking shoes and spend the day exploring products from every major firearm company in the country. You can book the hunt of a lifetime in our exclusive outfitter section and view priceless collections of firearms in the gun collector area. You’ll also see an amazing array of knives, wildlife art, shooting accessories, hunting gear, ATVs, and much more! Bring the whole family, because, with more than 650,000 square feet of exhibit space, there’s something for everyone.
The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is open to all NRA members and their immediate families (spouse and children under 18 years old) and is FREE to attend. If you are not currently a member of the NRA, you can attend by joining at the door or right now at www.nra.org.

MTR Custom Leather will be set up with lots of in stock goodies including- Gun Belts made of double layer bullhide leather in multiple colors, shrunken bison gun belts, holsters including paddles, pancakes, adversary, dual carry. There will be a lot of one of kind items, ammo pouches, key chains, rifle slings and much. We will be set up to take cash or credit cards. We will also be taking custom orders on the spot and setting up wholesale dealers as well. We will have a wide variety of Ukoala Bags to choose from. There will be great show prices, the best deal of the year at the show. Booth number 3239 and 3237.

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Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 4.25″ .45 ACP-Handgun-MTR Custom Leather Holsters

May 16, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

1911 EMISSARY 4.25″ .45 ACP HANDGUN

Combining compact dimensions with qualities inspired by custom-grade 1911 pistols, the Emissary 4.25” in .45 ACP is ready for everyday carry. Its Tri-Top slide features light-diffusing 40 line-per-inch serrations along the sighting plane, and a heavy-profile forged stainless steel bull barrel ensures maximum accuracy. With a forged hot salt blued slide and forged stainless steel frame with squared triggerguard and grenade-pattern checkering, you get a pistol ready for display or defense.

  • 4.25″ BULL BARRELThe shortened heavy-profile bull barrel is designed for maximum accuracy and concealability.
  • FLAT TOP SLIDE SERRATIONS40 LPI flat top slide serrations diffuse light and reduce glare.
  • U-DOT™ SIGHT PICTUREThe tritium & luminescent front sight of the Emissary pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions.
CALIBER
.45 ACP
COLOR
Blued / Stainless
BARREL
4.25″ Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp, Bull, 1:16
SLIDE
Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
FRAME
Forged Stainless Steel
SIGHTS
Tritium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear
RECOIL SYSTEM
Commander Length
GRIPS
VZ Grips® Thin-Line G10
MAGAZINES
(2) 8-Round
WEIGHT
38.5 oz
LENGTH
7.75″
HEIGHT
5.25″
MSRP
$1,349

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H&K Gun Holsters-Heckler & Koch Weapon Info-FYI-MTR Custom Leather Holsters

May 10, 2022 by MTR Custom Leather in Uncategorized with No Comments

There are few firearms manufacturers as respected and revered as Heckler & Koch. The company has been in business since 1949 when they started making machine tools, but it wasn’t until 1964 that they introduced their signature weapon: the MP5 submachine gun. Today, H&K is best known for its handguns, rifles, and shotguns; however, this article will focus solely on its handgun models.

 

The company’s first handgun was the P-38, which became standard equipment for German officers. It was retired from service in 1990 as newer designs took its place, but it remains a sought-after collector’s item and status symbol among firearms enthusiasts.

In 1976, H&K introduced their most famous firearm: the MP45 (known to civilians as the UMP). Since then, the pistol has been used by militaries worldwide, including Canada’s Special Forces, who adopted it in 1988. To date, there are more than 50 countries that use this design or versions of it.

One of H&K’s most popular handguns is the H&K P series of handguns. This series was the first H&K pistols to use polymer as part of the manufacturing process. The MP45 was polymer-framed, and in 1982 H&K introduced the VP70Z (a semi-automatic version of their earlier pistol), which was also polymer framed with a steel slide on top.

In 1985 they followed up with the USP line of pistols – designed specifically for military and law enforcement purposes where reliability is critical. They have been adopted by over 30 countries around the world, including Canada’s police forces, who switched from Smith & Wesson revolvers to HK’s USP pistols in 1988. To date, more than 500,000 units have been produced worldwide, making it one of Heckler & Koch’s most successful firearms models ever made.

The HK P2000 series of handguns is another popular model that has seen success among civilians and law enforcement alike. Introduced to the public in 2001, this firearm was an improved version of their older USP models with a design more akin to the Glock line. This firearm features polygonal rifling, which provides for accuracy and longevity when firing jacketed ammunition through it. The early model P2000 handguns did not have a manual safety or decock lever due to their manufacturing process, but later variants are equipped with these devices.

The HK45C or Compact model (alongside its full-sized counterpart) are some more modern models from Heckler & Koch that have seen significant success among both civilian shooters and law enforcement agencies alike. These guns marked their debut at the 2010 SHOT Show, where they won “Handgun Of The Year” awarded by the American Shooting Journal.

Another popular seller for HK has been the H&K P30 series of handguns, which is a full-size, improved version of the H&K P2000 series of pistols. Introduced in 2006, the P30 series also spawned off several variants, including the P30L (Longslide model) and the P30SK, a compact variant of the P30.

Heckler & Koch GmbH (HK; German pronunciation: [ˌhɛklɐ ʔʊnt ˈkɔx]) is a German defence manufacturing company that manufactures handguns, rifles, submachine guns, and grenade launchers. The company is located in Oberndorf am Neckar in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and also has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France and the United States.

The Heckler & Koch Group comprises Heckler & Koch GmbH, Heckler & Koch Defense, NSAF Ltd., and Heckler & Koch France SAS. The company’s motto is “Keine Kompromisse!” (No Compromises!).[2] HK provides firearms for many military and paramilitary units, including the SAS, KMar, the US Navy SEALs, Delta Force, HRT, Canada’s Joint Task Force 2, the German KSK and GSG 9, and many other counter-terrorist and hostage rescue teams.

Their products include the MP5, UMP submachine guns, the G3, HK417 battle rifles, the HK33, G36, HK416 assault rifles, the MG5, HK21 General-purpose machine guns, the MP7 personal defense weapon, the USP series of handguns, and the PSG1 sniper rifle. All HK firearms are named by a prefix and the official designation, with suffixes used for variants.

History:

With the fall of Germany at the end of World War II, Oberndorf came under French control, and the entire Waffenfabrik Mauser AG factory was dismantled by French occupying forces. All factory records were destroyed on orders of the local French Army commander. In 1948, three former Mauser engineers, Edmund Heckler, Theodor Koch, and Alex Seidel, saved what they could from the factory and used what they salvaged to start a machine tool plant in the vacant factory that became known as the Engineering Office Heckler & Co.[4][5]

On December 28, 1949, the Engineering Office Heckler & Co. changed its name and was registered officially as Heckler & Koch GmbH. Initially the new company manufactured machine tools, bicycle and sewing machine parts, gauges and other precision parts.[6]

In 1956, Heckler & Koch responded to the West German government’s tender for a new infantry rifle for the Bundeswehr (German Federal Army) with the proposal of the G3 battle rifle, which was based on the Spanish CETME rifle.[4][5] The German government awarded Heckler & Koch the tender and by 1959 declared the G3 the standard rifle of the Bundeswehr.[7][8] Later on in 1961, Heckler & Koch developed the 7.62×51mm HK21 general-purpose machine gun, based on the G3 battle rifle.[9]

In 1966, Heckler & Koch introduced the HK54 machine pistol, which eventually launched in 1969 as the MP5 submachine gun.[10] Two years later, the company introduced the 5.56×45mm HK33 assault rifle, a smaller version of the G3 battle rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO.[11][12]

The Werknummern system dates back to the first HK rifles. It uses two or three digits, and as such is also referred to as the “HK 3-digit system”[36][37] Exceptions like the Heckler & Koch HK416 exist, but those are almost always for marketing reasons, and do actually have in-house designations that fit the system. For example, the HK416 (originally marketed as the HK M4 and HK M16) was intended to replace the M4 and M16, and so, the different models were amalgamated into simply the HK416, but internally was the HK333. The M320 Grenade Launcher Module is a designation assigned by the US military, the HK product name is the HK 269 and 279.[38]

First digit: generation

  • No digit = First generation
  • 1 = Second generation
  • 2 = Third generation
  • 3 = Fourth generation
  • 4 = Fifth generation

Second digit: form factor

  • 1 = Magazine fed machine gun
  • 2 = Belt fed machine gun
  • 3 = Full sized rifle
  • 4 = Semi-automatic military rifle
  • 5 = Select fire carbine
  • 6 = Shoulder fired standalone grenade launcher
  • 7 = Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher
  • 8 = Hunting and repeating weapons for civilian market

Third digit: caliber

  • 1 – 7.62×51mm NATO
  • 2 – 7.62×39mm
  • 3 – 5.56×45mm NATO
  • 4 – 9×19mm Parabellum/.40 S&W/.45 ACP
  • 5 – .50 BMG
  • 6 – HK 4.6×30mm
  • 7 – .300 AAC Blackout
  • 8 – 37mm Grenade
  • 9 – 40 mm grenade

  • Abbreviations

    Format: Abbreviation = German Text (“English Text”)[citation needed]

    • A = Ausführung (“version”)
    • G = Gewehr (“rifle”)
    • K = Either Kurz (“short”) for pistols and submachine guns or Karabiner (“Carbine”) for rifles and battle rifles.
    • AG = Either stands for Anbau-Gerät (“attached device”) or Anbaugranatwerfer (“attached grenade launcher”)
    • GMG = Grenade Machine Gun
    • GMW = Granatmaschinenwaffe (automatic grenade launcher)
    • MG = Maschinengewehr (Machine Gun)
    • MP = Maschinenpistole (Machine Pistol)
    • PSG = Präzisionsschützengewehr (“precision sharp shooter rifle”)
    • PSP = Polizei-Selbstlade-Pistole (“police self-loading pistol”)
    • SD = Schalldämpfer (“sound dampener”, “suppressor”); In the case of the MP5 having an integral suppressor, in the case of the USP, an extended threaded barrel for attaching a suppressor.
    • SG = Scharfschützengewehr (“sharpshooters rifle”)
    • SK = Subkompakt (“sub compact”)
    • SL = Selbstlader (“Autoloader”)
    • UMP = Universal Machine Pistol
    • UCP = Universal Combat Pistol
    • USC = Universal Self-loading Carbine
    • USP = Universale Selbstladepistole (“universal self-loading pistol”)
    • VP = Volkspistole (“people’s pistol”)
    • ZF = Zielfernrohr (“telescopic sight”)

    Date and country codes

    H&K uses a letter combination to represent the year a pistol is manufactured.[39]

    • A = 0
    • B = 1
    • C = 2
    • D = 3
    • E = 4
    • F = 5
    • G = 6
    • H = 7
    • I = 8
    • K = 9

    The letter J is not used as a date marker. If an H&K pistol has the letter combination of BH it was manufactured in 2017 or CA in 2020. The letter combination of DE represents manufacturing in the country of Germany. Pistols manufactured in Germany before 2008 and those produced at US facilities do not incorporate these letter combinations.

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    Source: H&K Gun Holsters

Heckler & Koch – Wikipedia

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