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September 10, 2008, 09:45 AM | #1 |
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Tips for breaking in new holster
I just got a Bianchi Shadow 7 II for a SW 1911 and it is extremely difficult to put the pistol in the holster all the way and extremely difficult to remove. I didn't have this with the Don Hume I purchased for my XD. Anyone have any tips for breaking in the Bianchi? This is my first of that brand.
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September 10, 2008, 10:05 AM | #2 | |
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From the Milt Sparks website, but would apply to any leather holster, really:
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September 10, 2008, 10:09 AM | #3 |
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IMHO the tac rail is most likely the issue ( dont all smiths have rails lol ) and if not a rail issue some non colt/springer/kimber brands have slides that are a bit thicker than some holster makers allow for . Try putting the pistol into a ziplock freezer bag ( heavy plastic bag ) and holstering it fully for a day or two . That may formfit the holster enough , if not do the same thing after " spritzing " the inside of the holster untill damp .
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September 10, 2008, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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I have used waxed paper on all my holsters. Wrap the gun in waxed paper leave overnight, for me the next morning the fit was perfect. I'd say use a fair amount of the paper to stretch out the fit a little.
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