Holster Break In
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huntsman22
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Uhhh.... Use it?....
Widow maker 223
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100 quick draws in front of mirror, wait for it to cool every 10 draws.
tactical assault
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Originally Posted By: Widow maker 223100 quick draws in front of mirror, wait for it to cool every 10 draws.
I will use this next day at the range......with a disclaimer of course, because I'm sure one of the idiot I work with will shoot his mirror!!
I will use this next day at the range......with a disclaimer of course, because I'm sure one of the idiot I work with will shoot his mirror!!
Toxophilus
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I've been told to keep the firearm in the holster with a ziplock bag around it for 24-48 hrs. I've done it several times with my Springfield 1911 and a Milt Sparks VM II but the dern thing is still too tight to draw comfortably.
tactical assault
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Spray some silicon in it. It will make your gun slid in and out easier until the holster breaks in.
huntsman22
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Do ziplocks have some magical powers pertaining to leather break-in? Maybe you ain't zipping it up properly and the magic is escaping from the improper seal? Just a thought.......
Do ziplock bags work on stiff new boots, too? That would sure beat actually 'breaking them in' by wearing them and real use.....
Do ziplock bags work on stiff new boots, too? That would sure beat actually 'breaking them in' by wearing them and real use.....
huntsman22
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Originally Posted By: tactical assaultSpray some silicon in it.
Can you use silicone caulk instead?
Can you use silicone caulk instead?
tactical assault
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Originally Posted By: huntsman22Originally Posted By: tactical assaultSpray some silicon in it.
Can you use silicone caulk instead?
It is just me, but I would stick with the spray !!!! Pick it up at your local bike shop.
Can you use silicone caulk instead?
It is just me, but I would stick with the spray !!!! Pick it up at your local bike shop.
Toxophilus
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Originally Posted By: huntsman22Do ziplocks have some magical powers pertaining to leather break-in? Maybe you ain't zipping it up properly and the magic is escaping from the improper seal? Just a thought.......
Do ziplock bags work on stiff new boots, too? That would sure beat actually 'breaking them in' by wearing them and real use.....
Here's a quote from the manufacturer who hails from Boise,ID.
"My holster is too tight! What's the best way to break it in?
Tightness in a new holster is not uncommon and is much preferable to the alternative. If the draw is a little stiff at first, it is recommended that you work with it to see if it doesn't loosen up with a bit of use. About 25 to 50 presentations should be a good indicator of whether the holster will break in sufficiently on its own or if maybe a little blocking out of the leather is in order. There are many variables as to why a holster would be excessively tight ranging from the texture of your guns finish, to slight changes in climate or humidity from where the holster is made. Regardless of the reason, a too tight holster can easily be remedied by the end user with a method we have been recommending to customers for over 20 years.
To block out (stretch) your new holster first UNLOAD your pistol or revolver and place the gun into the 4 mil plastic bag that your new holster was packaged in. Then carefully insert the bagged gun all the way into the holster (do not! I repeat, do not!! wet or spray the holster with any solution to aid in the stretching process). The blocking out process as described above will in no way harm the crisp detailed molding of your new holster, nor will it ruin its retention qualities. It serves simply to stretch the leather a few thousands of an inch larger than the gun. The amount of stretching time needed for satisfactory results range from a just a few minutes to overnight. Any clarifications or concerns on the above, or if you would rather we talk you through the process, then please call us."
I've been a member of various forums for quite some time and haven't visited this one for several years. Obviously there's a reason for that. There are definitley some weird mo fo's on here which also relates to one of my last posts. Mods, ban my dupa if you so desire. No harm done.
Do ziplock bags work on stiff new boots, too? That would sure beat actually 'breaking them in' by wearing them and real use.....
Here's a quote from the manufacturer who hails from Boise,ID.
"My holster is too tight! What's the best way to break it in?
Tightness in a new holster is not uncommon and is much preferable to the alternative. If the draw is a little stiff at first, it is recommended that you work with it to see if it doesn't loosen up with a bit of use. About 25 to 50 presentations should be a good indicator of whether the holster will break in sufficiently on its own or if maybe a little blocking out of the leather is in order. There are many variables as to why a holster would be excessively tight ranging from the texture of your guns finish, to slight changes in climate or humidity from where the holster is made. Regardless of the reason, a too tight holster can easily be remedied by the end user with a method we have been recommending to customers for over 20 years.
To block out (stretch) your new holster first UNLOAD your pistol or revolver and place the gun into the 4 mil plastic bag that your new holster was packaged in. Then carefully insert the bagged gun all the way into the holster (do not! I repeat, do not!! wet or spray the holster with any solution to aid in the stretching process). The blocking out process as described above will in no way harm the crisp detailed molding of your new holster, nor will it ruin its retention qualities. It serves simply to stretch the leather a few thousands of an inch larger than the gun. The amount of stretching time needed for satisfactory results range from a just a few minutes to overnight. Any clarifications or concerns on the above, or if you would rather we talk you through the process, then please call us."
I've been a member of various forums for quite some time and haven't visited this one for several years. Obviously there's a reason for that. There are definitley some weird mo fo's on here which also relates to one of my last posts. Mods, ban my dupa if you so desire. No harm done.
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Varminterror
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The ziploc bag just adds size to stretch the holster a bit more than the gun would itself. It works.
If it's just barely too tight, you can stretch the holster a little in a matter of minutes by sliding it out a little at a time and twisting it in the holster.
Another option is to run hot water through the inside (only for veg tan lined holsters) WITHOUT soaking through the outside layer, then inserting the gun, wrapped in a ziploc bag. Rub the holster on the outside aggressively to mold the interior lining. The trick of sliding it out an 1/8" or so and repeating does help here also.
All you're trying to do is increase the clearance in the pocket. A properly blocked holster will hold your gun better after break in than a holster that was simply used to wear it in. If you simply use it, i.e. just draw a lot from it, you break down the interior molded form that holds your pistol. Plus a properly blocked holster does also help a little with bluing wear, but frankly, holstered guns show it over time.
If it's just barely too tight, you can stretch the holster a little in a matter of minutes by sliding it out a little at a time and twisting it in the holster.
Another option is to run hot water through the inside (only for veg tan lined holsters) WITHOUT soaking through the outside layer, then inserting the gun, wrapped in a ziploc bag. Rub the holster on the outside aggressively to mold the interior lining. The trick of sliding it out an 1/8" or so and repeating does help here also.
All you're trying to do is increase the clearance in the pocket. A properly blocked holster will hold your gun better after break in than a holster that was simply used to wear it in. If you simply use it, i.e. just draw a lot from it, you break down the interior molded form that holds your pistol. Plus a properly blocked holster does also help a little with bluing wear, but frankly, holstered guns show it over time.