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Offline Bango skank

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leather holster break in
« on: November 10, 2015, 05:50:16 PM »
My leather hip holster for my .460 just arrived, and it fits but its so tight that it takes a good bit of effort to pull the gun out.  Any ideas on how i can break it in, loosen it up a bit to make the gun pull out easily?

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Re: leather holster break in
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2015, 06:07:04 PM »
Keep unholstering it and reholstering it. 

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Re: leather holster break in
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2015, 06:39:33 PM »
Put your oven on low (175*). Put the holster in on a piece of foil for 10-15 minutes. When you pull it out put the gun in and out several times. Works like a charm! I do it with leather ski gloves, baseball mitts, and holsters

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Re: leather holster break in
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2015, 08:27:56 AM »
even leaving the weapon in the holster for a few days typically will help.

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Re: leather holster break in
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2015, 11:39:13 AM »
I have read on one of the holster manufacturers sites that they recommend placing the gun in a thin plastic bag then inserting it in the holster and leaving it for a little while to stretch the leather.  haven't tried it but it sounds like it will work.  If you try it let us know if it works.  thx

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Re: leather holster break in
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2015, 06:43:07 PM »
I have read on one of the holster manufacturers sites that they recommend placing the gun in a thin plastic bag then inserting it in the holster and leaving it for a little while to stretch the leather.  haven't tried it but it sounds like it will work.  If you try it let us know if it works.  thx

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This is from the Milt Sparks web site:

"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 30 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."
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Re: leather holster break in
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2015, 06:56:45 PM »
Just put the gun in a bag and holstered it.  Well see how that goes.

 


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