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Post by thywar on Aug 22, 2014 13:06:29 GMT -7
Ok. This friend of mine has a Sig 1911 and for some reason regular 1911 holsters won't fit. So he gets one from Sig and says the fit is tighter than.... Well he says it's REALLY tight. So who has the correct answer (short of pushing and pulling it out of the holster 500 times) on how to 'lube' the holster to make entry and withdrawal of the holster easier?
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Post by kutkota on Aug 22, 2014 13:22:28 GMT -7
Is it kydex? If so heat it a little and it should loosen up.
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Post by thywar on Aug 22, 2014 15:24:51 GMT -7
No it's leather. And I screwed up and posted this in the wrong place. Sorry. Can anybody fix this please
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Post by crashdive123 on Aug 23, 2014 4:13:07 GMT -7
For a fit that is too snug he can LIGHTLY spray the inside of the holster with water, wrap the weapon in plastic wrap (think Saran Wrap) and put it in the holster - let it dry.
Moved the thread too.
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Post by thywar on Aug 23, 2014 4:45:44 GMT -7
Thanks crash
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Post by cajunlady87 on Aug 23, 2014 11:41:45 GMT -7
I don't remember the process but baseball players used to use something on the leather of their gloves for a better fit. Just a thought.  |
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Post by marc on Aug 23, 2014 17:10:36 GMT -7
I do most things old school - which doesn't make it right  But back in the day...... saddle soap was what I used on a long list of almost anything made of leather. Haven't used it in years but I can still smell it. If the holster is tight, it will likely remain tight forever unless you mechanically stretch it. It becomes a balance of wear on the finish, vs holding the gun in place "no matter what." But I will say that some form of lubrication goes a long way in making it slide just right. It really depends on what your friend wants - the security and comfort of a very tight fit, or more slick to get more speed. Sometimes tight is good, other times it's just irritating..... Marc |
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Post by thywar on Aug 23, 2014 17:57:19 GMT -7
Saddle soaped my first ball glove. (My oldest brother was drafted by cardinals baseball team in 1953 and taught me this) then I put a ball in the glove and tied a damp dish towel (embroidered flour sack) around it for 24 hrs. That glove never lost it's shape.
I told him there will come a time he'll be glad it's tight and hopefully he will be aware enough ahead of time that it'll be in his hand long before he needs it. I think they call that 'prepping'. Lol
Thanks guys
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Post by crashdive123 on Aug 23, 2014 18:08:34 GMT -7
I played a lot of baseball. Saddle soap and neatsfoot oil worked wonders.
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Post by angelhelp on Aug 23, 2014 19:01:43 GMT -7
That's what I always used too. |
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Post by Redneckidokie on Aug 23, 2014 22:57:01 GMT -7
Remember how we did the 44?
Wet it, put gun in zip lock bag. Shape n dry.
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Post by woodyz on Aug 27, 2014 23:27:37 GMT -7
That's how I break in boots. Soak them in a bucket of water, put them on and wear them until they are dry. Did it for every pair of boots I have ever had since boot camp. Use the same for holsters. Soak it in water, put the primary occupant in it and let it dry. I don't think I ever heard of the plastic wrap/bag use but it make sense. I just cleaned and re-lubed the piece after.
I have seen more rusted handguns that are police dept trade ins then any where. They never take it out of the holster, never shoot, never clean. I would bet some get issued a duty gun, put it into the duty holster and never take it out until it is traded up or they retire.
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Post by woodyz on Aug 27, 2014 23:29:19 GMT -7
44? We were shooting the heads off of chickens with a 44 just today, a dollar a pop.
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Post by fenster on Aug 28, 2014 5:36:06 GMT -7
I work with leather all the time and I agree with everyone...water and saddle soap are your friends.
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Post by missasip on Sept 7, 2014 8:06:25 GMT -7
Seemed a bit snug, your buddy's rig was just right... On the other hand, that other friend of yours that has the new custom made cross draw for his Ruger Mark III...its perfect... Jimmy |
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