To be honest I'm still learning how to space my stitch lines on the pattern the correct way from weapon to weapon . However I have found that when the stitch lines are closer I have issues with the leather having that stretched look where the stitching is at . Also seems to make the holster really tight and hard to break in . Alot of my customers like to have the holster loose and ready to go , if its hard to holster or unholster right off the bat it turns them way off .
I understand what you are saying about the stitches being pulled into the leather. That indicates a too close stitchline almost to the point of not being able to force the gun into the wet holster. I have to disagree with a close stitchline making a holster hard to break in. My holsters, when delivered, are tight enough that if you put them on and immediately tried to draw you would end up with your pants line in your armpit.
I enclose instructions that the holster should be worn around the house for two to three hours with the gun in before attempting draws. This allows the holster to accomodate to the owners form and how tightly they buckle their belt. Done this way the holster will retain good retention for several years.
A holster that is loose to begin with will have poor retention after a short period of use. I hope you don't take offense at this but you asked what we thought. You show a great deal of talent in your design molding and finishing but the stitchlines really do need to come in. I like them to be 1/8" or less from the perifiery of the weapon this is not too tight and the stitches will not be pulled into the leather.
I use a fairly simple methodology for laying out a stitchline that comes out perfect everytime. If there is any interest I could do a short tutorial with photos when I'm laying out holsters.
Hey Dalton there is an idea a "How do I do that" thread.
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