fudgie
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« on: February 21, 2012, 03:16:24 PM » |
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Got a new holster for our .22 SAA. Holster is leather and was pretty flat in the package. Took a little force to get the gun in there and is pretty tight getting out. Any tips on getting this broke in so it draws easy? Water, heat, etc?
1st leather holster I've owned.
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012, 03:18:51 PM » |
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wrap the gun in 2 layers of saran wrap and stick it in the holster for a week
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012, 04:00:48 PM » |
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wrap the gun in 2 layers of saran wrap and stick it in the holster for a week
Also occassionally grasp the holster in one hand and the pistol butt in the other and twist back and forth.....Works well with the wrapping. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 04:11:23 PM » |
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You can also try to soften the leather with neatsfoot, saddle soap, mink oil. If you put the pistola in a wet holster, wrap like suggested above.
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 04:20:49 PM » |
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You probably won't want to do this but, it works. I'd recommend visiting your local western equine store and see what products they have available to soften and clean leather. Works on saddles and other leather I've had. Neatsfoot oil comes to mind but, it will take a while for the holster to absorb it and not leach it back out onto your weapon. Of course, wrapping the weapon in plastic and inserting it will help the holster take shape and soften up but, you have to give the leather time to absorb and then dry before actually using it. Doesn't take a super long time but, it's not an overnight process either. You might also find a similar product in shoe/boot stores.
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012, 05:00:38 PM » |
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You can also try to soften the leather with neatsfoot, saddle soap, mink oil. If you put the pistola in a wet holster, wrap like suggested above.
Mink oiled it last night. Its pretty thick leather. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 05:05:35 PM » |
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You can also try to soften the leather with neatsfoot, saddle soap, mink oil. If you put the pistola in a wet holster, wrap like suggested above.
Mink oiled it last night. Its pretty thick leather. Inside and out? |
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2012, 05:46:07 PM » |
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I just bought another High Standard 22 LR pistol today at a truck stop outside of Nashville ,TN the holster it's in is stiff as brick . This will be ( 3 ) High Standard 9 shots I own now...I plan on useing saddle soap to soften up the leather.
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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2012, 05:58:57 PM » |
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You can also try to soften the leather with neatsfoot, saddle soap, mink oil. If you put the pistola in a wet holster, wrap like suggested above.
Mink oiled it last night. Its pretty thick leather. Inside and out? Just outside. I was thinking doing the inside would turn the leather since its no smooth like the outside, its ruffed up a bit. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2012, 07:01:03 PM » |
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Many many, years ago, (the wheel was a new invention)  when I used to make holsters, wallets etc out of leather, I SOAKED the holster in water, wrapped the pistol in plastic, put it in the holster and left it until completely dry. Perfect fit, and subsequent oiling (outside) does not affect the fit. Just my own experience. YMMV. Stan |
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2012, 07:01:22 PM » |
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You can also try to soften the leather with neatsfoot, saddle soap, mink oil. If you put the pistola in a wet holster, wrap like suggested above.
Mink oiled it last night. Its pretty thick leather. Inside and out? Just outside. I was thinking doing the inside would turn the leather since its no smooth like the outside, its ruffed up a bit. Yeah, common to have suede inside smooth outside (so the gun stays put). The mink will work inside, but it may take a long time to dry. You can speed it up with a blow dryer but the whole point is to get the leather to stretch and be a bit softer. Neatsfoot oil is also mainly for smooth leathers, but it will dry much quicker. Also, you could just wet the inside with gun oil. It would help to know what kind of holster we're talking about. For carry, I would look for some high tech Bladetech/synthetic thing that will be perfect right out of the package. The problem with a super tight collapsing holster for carry is, once the gun is drawn, it's almost impossible to get it back in, esp IWB holsters. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2012, 07:04:28 PM » |
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Maybe not the best for the leather but what i have done is soaked the holster in warm (NOT HOT) water until soaked. I then put the gun in the holster (saran wrap if you want, my Glocks were not fussy) then put it into or by a furnace vent until dry. Once completely dry i would use a quality leather oil to treat the leather. I have seen flat pancake holsters that are sized but not fit to a specific gun model sold at gun shows. Their instructions say to use this method. Sorry Old Grouch we posted at the same time I guess.
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2012, 07:22:05 PM » |
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lexol is what i used to use on my saddles... its a great leather conditioner.. aside from that I would like to SERIOUSLY recommend you go to remora.com and get ona their cc holsters for about thirty bucks.. they work incredibly well and ya almost forget yer packin they are sooo comfortable..
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2012, 08:41:16 PM » |
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You can also try to soften the leather with neatsfoot, saddle soap, mink oil. If you put the pistola in a wet holster, wrap like suggested above.
I have a friend that makes holsters and this is what he does. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2012, 08:50:33 PM » |
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I have a horse hide holster, stiffer then cowhide. The makers recommended putting the pistol in a tube sock then putting the pistol back in the holster for a couple of days. This works great.
Avoid the water treatment.
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« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2012, 04:38:18 AM » |
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Its a mexican double loop wester style holster. It wont be my carry gun, just something to have around home asnd take into the field. I used det's response and it has helped alot. I'll get some more oils you all posted. Kits works just fine. I think I'm having trouble cause mine is left handed and is hitting parts that hers is not. Thx.
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« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2012, 06:05:15 AM » |
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I have a horse hide holster, stiffer then cowhide. The makers recommended putting the pistol in a tube sock then putting the pistol back in the holster for a couple of days. This works great.
Avoid the water treatment.
The tube sock will help, too tight will cause "holster burn"  Plus gives a little more slack for easy removal and put back.  |
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