Don Hume Holster

djdasher · December 13, 2010, 10:26 AM

Just bought a Kahr PM9. Also bought a Don Hume inside-the-waistband holster that utilizes a spring metal clip to secure the holster to the belt/pants. The PM9 fits so snugly that it's all but impossible to draw the weapon without pulling the holster out as well. Has anyone else encountered this condition?

Thanks,

DJ

shootingthebull · December 14, 2010, 12:52 AM

Yes but not with a Hume. I Wrapped the gun in Wax Paper, wax side out and placed it into the holster for 3-4 days. Couple times a day I'd draw it and put it back. I guess it slightly stretched the leather, while waxing the inside of the holster.

Anyway, after a few days it was good to go.

Kreyzhorse · December 14, 2010, 08:06 AM

Before you wrap the gun in any thing, put it in the holster and leave it for a few days. That by itself may loosen the holster up enough for you without taking any further steps.

rickdavis81 · December 14, 2010, 06:47 PM

I agree with letting it set for a few days. I've had my 2 don humes for about 5 years and they have been great.

Shadi Khalil · January 10, 2012, 09:32 PM

I agree, let it sit in the holster for a few days. I've never done the whole wrapping the gun thing.

Pianoguy · January 11, 2012, 12:21 PM

At first my Don Hume for my S&W 642 would come along with the gun when I drew it. The gun fit very tight, obviously too tight. It did lossen up pretty quickly and works fine now. It's my favorite holster for the 642.

Straightshooter629 · January 16, 2012, 12:19 PM

That is a common problem with most leather holsters. Don Hume makes a quality product. After some break-in, it will serve you well. Constant use is the best method of break-in.

hikingman · January 16, 2012, 03:06 PM

See shootingthebull's post, above. I prefer the thickness/type of plastic of a ziplock freezer bag. A typical trashbag (plastic) is often too thin to accomplish-what you're after. Take scissors and cut the ziplock into a single layer-where it still covers the entire portion of the pistol that will be inside the holster. The gallon size would make a good starting platform, when you get the scissors ready...

That's the trick, along with patience.

December 13, 2010, 10:26 AM	#1
djdasher Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Posts: 47	Don Hume Holster Just bought a Kahr PM9. Also bought a Don Hume inside-the-waistband holster that utilizes a spring metal clip to secure the holster to the belt/pants. The PM9 fits so snugly that it's all but impossible to draw the weapon without pulling the holster out as well. Has anyone else encountered this condition? Thanks, DJ

December 14, 2010, 08:06 AM	#3
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Before you wrap the gun in any thing, put it in the holster and leave it for a few days. That by itself may loosen the holster up enough for you without taking any further steps. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

January 16, 2012, 03:06 PM	#8
hikingman Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 301	See shootingthebull's post, above. I prefer the thickness/type of plastic of a ziplock freezer bag. A typical trashbag (plastic) is often too thin to accomplish-what you're after. Take scissors and cut the ziplock into a single layer-where it still covers the entire portion of the pistol that will be inside the holster. The gallon size would make a good starting platform, when you get the scissors ready... That's the trick, along with patience. __________________ NRA Life Member Last edited by hikingman; January 16, 2012 at 03:11 PM.

December 14, 2010, 12:52 AM	#2
shootingthebull Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Deleware Posts: 40	Yes but not with a Hume. I Wrapped the gun in Wax Paper, wax side out and placed it into the holster for 3-4 days. Couple times a day I'd draw it and put it back. I guess it slightly stretched the leather, while waxing the inside of the holster. Anyway, after a few days it was good to go.

December 14, 2010, 06:47 PM	#4
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	I agree with letting it set for a few days. I've had my 2 don humes for about 5 years and they have been great.

January 10, 2012, 09:32 PM	#5
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I agree, let it sit in the holster for a few days. I've never done the whole wrapping the gun thing.

January 11, 2012, 12:21 PM	#6
Pianoguy Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 235	At first my Don Hume for my S&W 642 would come along with the gun when I drew it. The gun fit very tight, obviously too tight. It did lossen up pretty quickly and works fine now. It's my favorite holster for the 642.

January 16, 2012, 12:19 PM	#7
Straightshooter629 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 475	That is a common problem with most leather holsters. Don Hume makes a quality product. After some break-in, it will serve you well. Constant use is the best method of break-in.