Men are welcome to drop their pants in my shop / What's on the bench

The Future Of Bam Bam Holsters (Levy, Bam Bam's Grandbaby)

It happens all the time, so I might as well invite it. To men, it just comes natural, we undo our britches to try on a holster. I don't know if you ladies do that or not but gundudes just seem comfortable with it.

This was left with me after customer picked up his onmi

Just from my personal observation, the most popular holster to day is the hybrid holster.  It is just what every one uses, so it is what everyone else uses, because "everyone is using it". Its cheaper to produce since the plastic costs less than leather. It cheaper because production of time is way less. It is claimed to be better because it is a faster draw or slicker coming out of the holsters. I am not sure that a slicker draw is what was intended with a holster? I think the reason for the popularity is that when we buy our first gun, we are not sure about spending a lot of money on gun stuff. In our lack of understanding, we buy the cheapest thing possible for our first new gun. And it works! As far as we know? But we don't know, because we have no experience when we first start out.

When men have dropped there bitches in my shop it is by invitation to try on a holster. I invite them to try on different styles of holsters. The leather always wins! If I lend a few to try for a couple of days, most have been drawn to my single clip Omni. One reason is because it takes up less real estate on the belt. Another reason I have seen many times as they undo their britches over and over. "Well, I never thought about it, but it could go here as well". AND with one holster they get to experiment with so many carry positions. I have always encourages new shooters to not get locked into one idea of how to carry. Be "open" enough to realize there is more than one way.

Whats On The Bench

Finished Up

Ruger GP100 Avenger

Shield avenger with alligator inlay

Below is an SDS Omni. I put and additional t-nut to get the holster lower if needed

 Below is a Shield Omni. Again with additional adjustment to depth of position

1 1/4 Dress gun-belt for myself

In The Works

Gun belt in the makings

Strips are cut from the bend of leather (the back)

Two thickness together are just over 2 tenths of an inch

Glue them together

Sandwich and weight them down to set the bond

Trim edges, sand, sand, and sand some more

Dye

 

Burnish, burnish and burnish some more then seal it twice

Glock 19 Omni

It will be a washed brown. When wet molded the color changes dramtaically

A Tomcat 32

 Working on some lefties.  Glock 42 and a shield

 I encourage any questions or comments

A Genuine Compliment / What's On The Bench

One of the best compliments I have received was a person that bought a holster off of ebay. This person was a grandfather of five just to give a hint at his age. He said that he had carried a gun since he was 17 years of age. Mostly in some form of law enforcement or similar employment that require wearing a gun. He said the holster he bought was the best he had ever had.  

People are very ready to give a compliment about the holsters and while they are always appreciated, I find the more genuine compliment in other ways.

It is when a person that has bought a holster comes back for another. Let me explain. There is a sensation that comes with buying something new. Upon buying said item, it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. In my opinion, it takes a little time and experience to fully evaluate what you have just purchased. Sometimes a little time passes and you begin to notice things about this once "greatest thing since sliced bread" item. To me a a genuine compliment is seeing people that have bought a holster come back for another. I find no higher compliment actually. There return means that after wearing the holster for a period of time they have found it worthy of a repeated purchase for another gun or the same gun in another purpose. Now I am not saying that verbal compliments means nothing but if you really want to compliment then buy another holster (could not help it sorry, the last sentence was a shameless marketing plug).

What's On The Bench 

 FINISHED UP

Glock 19 skinny

Twinkie to the Glock 19 Skinny

CZ 75b Omni Lefty ........Black..... certain thing to me are an accomplishment. This is the first omni for this gun which means a freshly drawn pattern (the hardest part). Spot on perfect. This fit is just what I look for.

 A pair for a customer. Glock 19 omni dyed a little different. Very happy with it.
AND a M&P sheild Skinny to match.

 A little story. I mailed this customer the wrong holster. To make it right I told him to keep the Glock 42 holster and give it to some one. I re-made the Sheild holster with a couple of upgrades and personalized it. And he ordered the Glock 19 holster and I gave the upgrades for free and paid shipping. Stupid mistakes can happen (that one won't again).  I simply do my best to make up for the mistake.

 In the works

The magazine development is progressing but, hindered by orders

Hopefully this will turn into a horizontal Glock 42 covered mag pouch.

Omni for shield

Skinny for a glock 42

Avenger with inlay for a shield

 The chaotic mess, where all this happens. We are getting closer to out moving date. Jan 29. The best part of the move is 5 acres and dedicated shop which will be the new home of Bam Bam Holsters.

What goals do you have for next year? / What's on the bench

With out being to cliche with the question and answers, I think it is a great idea to have goals and a plan to attain them. People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan. So what are your gun related goals? Obviously I think each person reading this should have the goal of having no less than 2 BamBam holsters for every handgun, but not everyone will strive for that goal.

I always have some personal goals as I enter the new year. I have some goals set for my holster business and a plan to hopefully attain that goal. I have a couple of different model holsters that I am going to get in the holster line up as well as gun belts and mag carriers and gun Christmas ornaments for next year.

This past year it seemed like everything conflicted with competitive shooting. I plant to increase at least one classification and go to at least one USPSA match. I also have some plans for personal training in regards to self defense. Going to include some night shooting and some long gun practice as well.

I like to have goals that I know I can reach. Not things that will just come without trying but things that with some concentrated effort, can be accomplished. What are yours?

What's On The Bench

 Finished up several that were almost done last week

left handed M&P Shield

Glock 19 Avenger

Glock 42 Skinny

 The wife walked in and said, "thats pretty, who is that for?". I told her I was actually making it for myself. Have been wanting to make this for a while. Its a regular omni with a single leather belt loop/ Prototype of a model I want to make. Been wearing it several days now and so far I really like it.

 The beginnings a a glock 17 skinny

and been working on several mag carriers  designs. Will have more on that next week.

The absolute best gift for a gun guy / What's on the bench

While you would expect a marketing tactic here to get you you to buy a Bam Bam Holster (not to say that you shouldn't), lets take a break from the marketing that we all so tire of during the Christmas season.

The absolute best gift that can be given to a gun guy is already wrapped and ready.

• Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

 The absolute best gift that can be given to a gun guy arrived a long time ago.

• Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

The absolute best gift that a gun guy can be given is waiting to be opened.

• John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

While "gun guys" are notorious for searching for, and purchasing the latest and greatest in a desire to have what they need............the latest and greatest has been available through out the course of history and there is no substitute, nor other that will bring complete satisfaction and fulfillment to the gun guys life.

What' On The Bench

Just finished a pair of XDS holsters. An "Avenger" and an "Omni"

Tan with airbrushed black accent

Belt channel ---will ride the hip with 15deg cant

Hardware does not touch gun. The receiving T-nut is in between the leather.

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Full grip when drawing

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The edge showing is 4 thin pieces of leather 

Sewn in kydex to hold mouth open is barely visible

Finishing up a pair of Glock 19 holsters. An "avenger" and an "Omni"

Hangem High! 12-24 hours between the two coats of sealant

Busy Bench

Lack a little more on a Glock 42 "Skinny"

Last but not least working on an "Omni" Ruger P345

wet molding. Gun is heavily oiled and wrapped in saran wrap

just thought it was cool to see the sight channel