Instead, here is a picture of my first holsters for the H&K P7. On the left is a Minotaur Leather IWB holster of kydex and leather. On the right is a Galco IWB holster intended for the Kimber Solo. Yes, holsters and extra mags are starting to appear out there. Actual shipments to customers is apparently going slowly, because they are still filling backorders.
I found that the Solo is so tiny that there is almost no grip to grab to get it out of the holster. So I wet the holster, stuffed my "blue gun" P7 into it, and let things dry. The modified holster seems to work well, and I've been carrying the P7 most of the week. The Solo, itself, may work better with a Galco pocket holster, instead.
After discovering last week that revolver grips have evolved since last shooting a revolver 20-30 years ago, I bought some Ahrend cocobolo grips. Here they are on the S&W Model 66, with the original goncalva alves grips next to them.
Cocobolo is a dark wood with contrasting lighter streaks in it. The "gonc" grips can range from very dark (like these), looking almost like walnut, to a light yellow-tan color. And everything in between. Both sets of grips are exceptional specimens.
Here's another view, with some photoshop tweaks to show the differences in grain, and the difference in width. The new grips have a flat front and backstrap, which makes the revolver almost feel like a semi-auto. This is good for me, because the flat edges remind me how I should be gripping the gun.
Finally, a profile shot. The new grips are a hugh improvement over the old style, being both thinner and longer.
If I was going to shoot the revolver much, I would probably carve away some of the curve behind the trigger guard, so I could get a higher handhold on it. The old grips are better in that one respect, so I'd try to copy that. And if I felt artistic, I might try my hand at some stippling, since I have the metal punches for that.
That will have to wait until I complete my "trivial" upgrade on Little Panther.