Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words.
Instyimp; The strap is something I put on about 20% of my holsters, depending on the client's preference. The remainder is a slip on/off retainer and no retainer at all, which is the most popular. I fit them well so falling out of the holster isn't something the client really needs to worry about.
Joeahearn: It's a heavy gun, full frame 6-shot model, so magnums would be do-able but not my preference either! .38 or .38 plus-p would be great in it IMO.
Rondyr: Yes sir, it is 100% handmade by me: cut, fit, dyed, edged, the whole 9 yards.
Al: I use my fingers! :lol: All Kidding aside, I hand punch all the slits (not holes) and saddle stitch it all by hand. I use a sewing/lacing chisel (sometimes a spacing wheel) with 3-4 prongs to set the stitch marks and spacing along the top piece. After the top is done I put the back in place and use a diamond-point awl to go through all layers of leather before final stitching it together. I use braided waxed nylon thread, from 2-5 strands thick, depending on the project, and blunt saddlers needles. Let me know if you have more questions, my friend (and that goes for all of y'all!).