Tried this method. Left it for 48 hours. Worked great! Couldn't get gun in without slide moving and using considerable force. Afterwards, slides in and out easily, but still holds gun firmly. Perfect!!
I like leather holsters for my two pistols and when I bought mine they were the same way to draw the weapon so what I done was I use wax paper from the cabinet in the kitchen and wrap my pistol kept it in the holster for about 2 weeks I'm with the wax finish of the paper getting on the leather inside of the holster it now enables me to withdraw that weapon very very smoothly very easily and not scratching up the finish
Having worked in the shoe repair business and stretching leather shoes out, we used to spray alcohol on the shoes with a shoe stretcher devise inserted. The alcohol helped the leather stay stretched without discoloring or damaging the leather. I think if you insert the pistol while inside the bag, and then spray with alcohol, this should speed up the stretching process to overnight.
This is the same process as breaking in ur first baseball time , if u rush it they suck , if u take ur time there Awsome for a long long time ! Take ur time boys don’t rush it ! Remember ur wife when she was 20 😂 compared to now 😂
Just got my first leather holster for my EDC, always used Kydex before. It was VERY tight at first and I almost returned it immediately because I thought it was the wrong size. But, all leather products need breaking in. I did the plastic bag trick and now my firearm fits like a glove. And, it's so much more comfortable. Thank you.
I have always preferred leather over kydex. It's alot more forgiving when you sit down. And call me childish, but I've always loved the slight squeak of leather. Reminds me of cowboys.
BoomStick Tactical I just bought a Tagua outside the waist band for my Taurus public defender. I've learned that there is a difference in leather. You get what you pay for.
I bought a custom made leather holster for my 1911 and the instructions with the holster said to mist the inside of the holster with a little bit of water from a spray bottle, wrap the pistol in Saran Wrap and stick it in the holster for a couple of days. Repeat if still too tight. I did this and it is a perfect fit now.
Great info! I just ordered a new leather holster for my 1911 and it is due to come in in the next couple of days. I wasn't sure how to break it in and this video gave me the needed info to make it happen. Many thx!!!!!
Works like a charm! I put 3 big sammitch bags on my 1911 and let it sit while I worked on the garden for an hour or 2 and she's still snug but totally workable now.
Thank you for this video. I’m relatively amateur when it comes to guns, I’m new to the game and I had a little automatic and I bought a leather holster and I was upset because I thought they sent me the wrong one. Went on RUclips and found you. I subscribed I’ll check you out when I see something interesting.
While your stretching the holster with the bag an old cobblers truck is to use isopropyl alcohol on the real tight areas.. this will shorten the break in without leaving and residue as the alcohol evaporates off.
@boomsticktactical I like leather holsters I just got one from Midway is a shoulder holster and I immediately modified it with a second strap on the other side and now working to soften up the leather I'm using , I used blackrock leather 'n' rich first then applied redwing shoes leather conditioner and will apply redwing mink oil on it to soften it more as the leather was very stiff and thick.
@@BoomStickTactical I'm not working on the holster I'm working on the extra straps I put on they are on the thick side maybe 8-10 once leather it's almost 1/4 inch thickness and it's the part that goes under the Arm and over it if I had your email I would send you pictures of it and it's from saddle making .
Urban Carry Lockleather owb for my VP40 arrived very tight but is great now. Excellent holster. Had to trim a bit to allow full grip for the draw. Arrived about 10 days after order.
I had that same problem on an OLD (B28-Perfect Fit) kind of Hard. holster similar to this one s So after i tried 9 neat's-foot oil rub in applications, trying to slowly stretch it , I put my holster in water. Yes in water. just long enough while i wrapped my pistol in cerran wrap. I added though some strips of wood on the sides and top on the gun and wrapped it in the clear cerran wrape . I wraped it in this so the gun wouldn.t get water on it. I PUSHSED the gun in holding the slide... and PULLED (stretched) the snap strap over and snapped it . I let it fry over night so next day OH YA it worked.!!!! Nice holster now for my 380. thanks God bless
I'm thinking mink oil on the retaining strap, as it doesn't need to retain a form, but does need to stretch & to be pliable without tear. (It is v.tight, at present, 1st week). Thoughts?
Thank you, I prefer leather holders, Infeel they last longer and hold the Firearm better. You do a great job in explaining the break in process, keep up the good work.
1791 leather holsters are great. Try the ultimate Custom holster, best holster I've ever owned. As long as you follow the instructions, takes about 10 minutes, you'll never buy another holster.
Good video. Much appreciated. I do prefer leather holsters and have several different models of hand guns. I feel that the leather holsters hold the guns closer to my body and therefore are slightly hidden better. The canvas/cloth/plastic holsters feel much more bulky and the weapon is obviously farther away from my body.
The first holster I bought was a leather one from relentless tactical. The instruction that came with it said to get a nylon dress sock and put my gun in it for 24 hours. I did and my gun wouldn't stay in my new holster. I haven't had a leather one since then. The first cc1 I went to the instructor said I couldn't use because it took two hands to re holster. I put a light on my EDC and couldn't find a kydex holster that was "light bearing". I searched the internet looking and for one and the only place I could find was JM customize holsters. I sent him my light and a check and he was starting on it today (10-26). He's in Minot, ND and I read a couple of bad reviews, but so far he has sent me pictures every step of the way to make sure that's what I wanted. So I'm getting a leather holster that's re holster-able, according to him, with sweat guard, 0 degree chant. He did tell me with a sweat guard, my thumb may catch it when I draw. Hopefully with a lot of dry fire and draws I'll learn not to do that.
I know this video is old, but it’s great! Thank you so much for posting. I used your method and it worked like a charm. I bought a Galco leather shoulder holster for my 1911 Sig nightmare carry. To say that the holster was stiff and the fit tight was an understatement. Trying to get my gun in and out was a joke. I had even shoved it in and left it in for two days, did absolutely nothing. Put it in a freezer bag and got it in the holster. I had major doubts. There was no way I could even snap the strap. I did take it out the holster each night and worked the leather, I also worked the strap. Did this every night for 4 days. I took it out on the fifth day and it went in like butter. I was even able to snap it. I prefer leather shoulder holsters. Galco is by far the best and most comfortable. I did not like the leather hip holsters, didn’t feel right and honestly it made me uncomfortable. The Galco purchase was the best investment. I had gone through probably 6 holsters before I found one that worked for me. It was expensive, but I learned a lot from that experience. What my preferences were, what I liked, etc. Thanks again, much appreciated.
I love the Leather Holsters My Tucker is beautiful and still as all get out. I am using wax paper from the kitchen to wrap the gun and put it in the Holster. It is helping. I have never seen a holster as stiff. I also bougth their belt It to is very stiff
Just bought a Craft shoulder rig for my XD, I love it. It is tight though. Hopefully, these methods will help. Glad that I watched this because I was contemplating a leather softener
It is hard to go wrong with a Craft Holster for sure! I have purchased three of them so far. The craftsmanship is hard to beat. The holsters are worth the wait.
I had ordered a custom holster made for my sp101 but the retention strap was too short after I put a set of Hogue grips on it (off by 1/4") after working the strap and loosening the fibers and getting it snapped up I left it for a day and then worked in some mink oil (Just into the strap and used an old hair drier on hot setting to help it really go into the leather strap and left it like that for a few days and it's now a perfect fit with my hogue grips! ☺👍
That’s a beautiful Smith. Since they don’t make them anymore, they are hard to find but I have my eyes out for one. Sooner or later I’m going to run into one and I’ll be making it mine.
Thanks for covering this topic. No question about it, I prefer quality leather holsters and don't appreciate Kydex. Your instructions back up those I received from the holster manufacturer.
+Rich Weatherly glad to help. I've got a couple good leather holsters that I love to use and each of them had to be stretched a bit. Thanks for watching
Kydex is like velcro. Extremely loud in a stealth situation. Plus leather rocks! Another thing you can do is lightly spray the holster with alcohol. Insert pistol and mold to liking then let dry.
Any tips on front sight rub? I have a 1911 I just bought a Bianchi leather holster for, and when it goes in, it doesn't like to come back out.. The Novak sights are a bit higher than a regular govt. 1911
I prefer leather thanks for the information i have a H-K 40cal paid 100$ for my holster and it was hard to fit it in so im going to try your plastic bag method.
I carry my Glock 43 in a Galco leather holster. It is an outside the waistband and is very comfortable. I just bought a De Santis Dual Carry 2 in leather and am stretching it now. It has the little strap that snaps on top. I put a sock over the pistol and forced it into the holster to stretch it. I'll leave it like that for a day or two and I'll carry one of my other pistols until it gets stretched. Leather is the only way to go for comfort.
I can say without a doubt that the G43 is the last concealed carry pistol I'll ever own. I use a Taran Tactical +2 mag extension, a Ghost 3.5 connector, Glock night sights on rear and XS Big Dot on front, and Talon grips as mods. I load it with Ruger ARX +P 9mm ammo. Great self defense pistol.
I have the Glock 43 and purchased a leather holster from Holsterpro.com. Great retention, covered trigger and fit perfect from day one. Go check him out. Got nice in about 2 weeks!
Im sorry this may be an ignorant question but why use a plastic bag what purpose does it serve? And why not just put your gun in the holster and let it sit? Honestly wondering because i just bought a leather holster from 1791.
Thanks for posting this video. I also just got a leather holster for my Beretta 96 Brigadier, and I was wondering how to loosen it up. Your video gave me the answers. Thank you again!
Do leather holsters have good retention? I am used to using a kydex AIWB which has great retention. I dont have to worry abou it when I am running/jumping
QuickTip to get your break in process done in 20 minutes. Take what you have there and put in large ziplock pour a smidge of water in and keep in the corner (not touching leather) and set it on top of a space heater. The heat/moisture will soften up the leather and you’re ready to carry out the door in 20 to 30 minutes.
Can you recommend to me an IWB cross draw holster for a Bersa Firestorm .380? I'm right handed, and am having a tough time finding ANY cross draw holsters. Thank you so much.
+John Edwards there are so many on the market and everyone has their own likes and dislikes. Alien gear makes some nice ones and there are a lot of custom made holsters on the market as well. Amazon and eBay are where I usually get mine.
+mdwiese I actually found this on ebay. I did a search for the 4506 and this was one on the list. It's not a big brand name but is real leather. Thanks for watching.
Can I shrink my holster some by getting it wet then use a heat gun/hairdryer to dry it.? It is a easy draw but if I just the holster upside down the weapon will slip out!!
@@BoomStickTactical How do i get the leather to stiffen back up? I got a holster and, using your advice, got the leather to soften up nicely so that my pistol draws nice and smoothly. Problem now is I want the leather to contour to the pistol a bit better. Help?
I will take a leather holster over kydex anytime, yes it takes a while to break it in. They look great, smell good, they are softer over all a class act over kydex.
Do leather holsters have good retention? I am used to using a kydex AIWB which has great retention. I dont have to worry abou it when I am running/jumping.
Tried this method. Left it for 48 hours. Worked great! Couldn't get gun in without slide moving and using considerable force. Afterwards, slides in and out easily, but still holds gun firmly. Perfect!!
Glad it helped.
I like leather holsters for my two pistols and when I bought mine they were the same way to draw the weapon so what I done was I use wax paper from the cabinet in the kitchen and wrap my pistol kept it in the holster for about 2 weeks I'm with the wax finish of the paper getting on the leather inside of the holster it now enables me to withdraw that weapon very very smoothly very easily and not scratching up the finish
I prefer leather also
Have just bought a leather holster from Sportsman’s Guide and he is spot on with his video.Thanks R.D.E
Glad to help
Just bought my first leather holster . 1791 leather holster with thumb break. love it.
They're my favorite holsters
Having worked in the shoe repair business and stretching leather shoes out, we used to spray alcohol on the shoes with a shoe stretcher devise inserted. The alcohol helped the leather stay stretched without discoloring or damaging the leather. I think if you insert the pistol while inside the bag, and then spray with alcohol, this should speed up the stretching process to overnight.
Interesting tip. Thanks
What kind of alcohol did you use 70 or 90%?
This is the same process as breaking in ur first baseball time , if u rush it they suck , if u take ur time there Awsome for a long long time ! Take ur time boys don’t rush it ! Remember ur wife when she was 20 😂 compared to now 😂
Just got my first leather holster for my EDC, always used Kydex before. It was VERY tight at first and I almost returned it immediately because I thought it was the wrong size. But, all leather products need breaking in. I did the plastic bag trick and now my firearm fits like a glove. And, it's so much more comfortable. Thank you.
Glad to help.
I have always preferred leather over kydex. It's alot more forgiving when you sit down. And call me childish, but I've always loved the slight squeak of leather. Reminds me of cowboys.
+Neal Poole I'm a fan of leather holsters also. But I own several different types. Thanks for watching
BoomStick Tactical I just bought a Tagua outside the waist band for my Taurus public defender. I've learned that there is a difference in leather. You get what you pay for.
+Neal Poole yes you do. I'm sure you enjoy the judge. I've got an original judge magnum I did a video on a while back.
I bought a custom made leather holster for my 1911 and the instructions with the holster said to mist the inside of the holster with a little bit of water from a spray bottle, wrap the pistol in Saran Wrap and stick it in the holster for a couple of days. Repeat if still too tight. I did this and it is a perfect fit now.
Just don't get it too wet.
Just recived a Barsony leather pancake for my new Taurus G2C . and it is perfect. Very comforably for wearing and the G2C fits perfect
The Taurus is a great pistol
Great info! I just ordered a new leather holster for my 1911 and it is due to come in in the next couple of days. I wasn't sure how to break it in and this video gave me the needed info to make it happen. Many thx!!!!!
Thanks for watching. It's an easy process. If you're looking to add a new set of grips also, check these out: amzn.to/3zn5qj8
Works like a charm! I put 3 big sammitch bags on my 1911 and let it sit while I worked on the garden for an hour or 2 and she's still snug but totally workable now.
You want it snug so I'd be wary of letting it sit too long with bags
The more you wear it the more it will loosen up. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video. I’m relatively amateur when it comes to guns, I’m new to the game and I had a little automatic and I bought a leather holster and I was upset because I thought they sent me the wrong one. Went on RUclips and found you. I subscribed I’ll check you out when I see something interesting.
Thanks for watching
Bought my first leather holster today for my .40. Always have been a kydex guy lol. Thank you for the information.
Thanks for watching.
I do like leather holsters I just bought a lock leather holster it definitely needs break in period thank you for great video
Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more
Yup, love my leather holsters. Have found that wax paper wrap works far better than plastic in stretching, breaking in the holsters I own. 😉
Thank you, I just got a leather holster, will use your method
+Marylou Mader it will help speed up the process of breaking it in. Thanks for watching
Great video! I bought a leather one for my Taurus model 66 and after following your suggestion it now fits perfectly.........thank you
Glad to help.
While your stretching the holster with the bag an old cobblers truck is to use isopropyl alcohol on the real tight areas.. this will shorten the break in without leaving and residue as the alcohol evaporates off.
It will also dull the finish and may even discolor the leather.
Hell yeah man I’ve got the s&w governor w/new holster I left it in the bag for three days+ conditioner now it’s perfect!
Cool. It's a simple trick that works well.
Craft holsters are the mainstay for me..they do absolute outtanding work..
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@boomsticktactical I like leather holsters I just got one from Midway is a shoulder holster and I immediately modified it with a second strap on the other side and now working to soften up the leather I'm using , I used blackrock leather 'n' rich first then applied redwing shoes leather conditioner and will apply redwing mink oil on it to soften it more as the leather was very stiff and thick.
Be careful because if you soften it too much it will lose its form.
@@BoomStickTactical I'm not working on the holster I'm working on the extra straps I put on they are on the thick side maybe 8-10 once leather it's almost 1/4 inch thickness and it's the part that goes under the Arm and over it if I had your email I would send you pictures of it and it's from saddle making .
Urban Carry Lockleather owb for my VP40 arrived very tight but is great now. Excellent holster. Had to trim a bit to allow full grip for the draw. Arrived about 10 days after order.
Cool. I know a lot of people who like the Urban Carry
I had that same problem on an OLD (B28-Perfect Fit) kind of Hard. holster similar to this one s So after i tried 9 neat's-foot oil rub in applications, trying to slowly stretch it , I put my holster in water. Yes in water. just long enough while i wrapped my pistol in cerran wrap. I added though some strips of wood on the sides and top on the gun and wrapped it in the clear cerran wrape . I wraped it in this so the gun wouldn.t get water on it. I PUSHSED the gun in holding the slide... and PULLED (stretched) the snap strap over and snapped it . I let it fry over night so next day OH YA it worked.!!!! Nice holster now for my 380. thanks God bless
Thanks for watching
I'm thinking mink oil on the retaining strap, as it doesn't need to retain a form, but does need to stretch & to be pliable without tear. (It is v.tight, at present, 1st week). Thoughts?
'retainiing strap' = 'thumb break' strap.
Oils will cause the Holster to lose form.
Thank you, I prefer leather holders, Infeel they last longer and hold the Firearm better. You do a great job in explaining the break in process, keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching. I'm a big fan of leather holsters and have several.
I prefer leather. Less holster wear than kydex. Great review. I use a thin sock to break my holster in. Worked perfectly.
I'm a leather fan myself
I just use a sock as the holster.🤭
1791 leather holsters are great. Try the ultimate
Custom holster, best holster I've ever owned. As long as you follow the instructions, takes about 10 minutes, you'll never buy another holster.
I actually have one but haven't molded it yet. I plan on it sometime in the near future.
Good video. Much appreciated. I do prefer leather holsters and have several different models of hand guns. I feel that the leather holsters hold the guns closer to my body and therefore are slightly hidden better. The canvas/cloth/plastic holsters feel much more bulky and the weapon is obviously farther away from my body.
Thanks for watching.
The first holster I bought was a leather one from relentless tactical. The instruction that came with it said to get a nylon dress sock and put my gun in it for 24 hours. I did and my gun wouldn't stay in my new holster. I haven't had a leather one since then. The first cc1 I went to the instructor said I couldn't use because it took two hands to re holster. I put a light on my EDC and couldn't find a kydex holster that was "light bearing". I searched the internet looking and for one and the only place I could find was JM customize holsters. I sent him my light and a check and he was starting on it today (10-26). He's in Minot, ND and I read a couple of bad reviews, but so far he has sent me pictures every step of the way to make sure that's what I wanted. So I'm getting a leather holster that's re holster-able, according to him, with sweat guard, 0 degree chant. He did tell me with a sweat guard, my thumb may catch it when I draw. Hopefully with a lot of dry fire and draws I'll learn not to do that.
Practice makes perfect.
I know this video is old, but it’s great! Thank you so much for posting. I used your method and it worked like a charm. I bought a Galco leather shoulder holster for my 1911 Sig nightmare carry. To say that the holster was stiff and the fit tight was an understatement. Trying to get my gun in and out was a joke. I had even shoved it in and left it in for two days, did absolutely nothing. Put it in a freezer bag and got it in the holster. I had major doubts. There was no way I could even snap the strap. I did take it out the holster each night and worked the leather, I also worked the strap. Did this every night for 4 days. I took it out on the fifth day and it went in like butter. I was even able to snap it. I prefer leather shoulder holsters. Galco is by far the best and most comfortable. I did not like the leather hip holsters, didn’t feel right and honestly it made me uncomfortable. The Galco purchase was the best investment. I had gone through probably 6 holsters before I found one that worked for me. It was expensive, but I learned a lot from that experience. What my preferences were, what I liked, etc. Thanks again, much appreciated.
Thanks for watching
I love the Leather Holsters My Tucker is beautiful and still as all get out. I am using wax paper from the kitchen to wrap the gun and put it in the Holster. It is helping. I have never seen a holster as stiff. I also bougth their belt It to is very stiff
It will loosen up over time
Good tip. I prefer a leather holster for my S&W revolver model 10-6 .38 special with a 4” barrel.
Thanks, Bill in Schenectady NY
I'm a fan of leather myself. Since your from NY are you sure it's safe to mention that you have a gun? 🤔 Don't get yourself in trouble.
Thanks for the info. Really want to break in my new holster with Ballistol but worry about it losing its form
This technique works without it losing form
Just bought a Craft shoulder rig for my XD, I love it. It is tight though. Hopefully, these methods will help. Glad that I watched this because I was contemplating a leather softener
Don't use a leather softener. Use the bag method
It is hard to go wrong with a Craft Holster for sure! I have purchased three of them so far. The craftsmanship is hard to beat. The holsters are worth the wait.
I had ordered a custom holster made for my sp101 but the retention strap was too short after I put a set of Hogue grips on it (off by 1/4") after working the strap and loosening the fibers and getting it snapped up I left it for a day and then worked in some mink oil (Just into the strap and used an old hair drier on hot setting to help it really go into the leather strap and left it like that for a few days and it's now a perfect fit with my hogue grips! ☺👍
Leather can stretch
Great video. I purchased a JM4 Tactical and their break in video was, “lacking.” This one was much better. Thanks a million.
I'm glad to help. Thanks for watching.
That’s a beautiful Smith. Since they don’t make them anymore, they are hard to find but I have my eyes out for one. Sooner or later I’m going to run into one and I’ll be making it mine.
Thanks. They are hard to find but they're worth it.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Leather all the way.
I'm a leather fan myself
Multiple holsters for me. Kydex, Nylon, & Leather. Different tools. The right tool for the right job. Different apparel requires a different holster.
I own a few different types myself
Thanks for covering this topic. No question about it, I prefer quality leather holsters and don't appreciate Kydex. Your instructions back up those I received from the holster manufacturer.
+Rich Weatherly glad to help. I've got a couple good leather holsters that I love to use and each of them had to be stretched a bit. Thanks for watching
Great Video. I also find that if you give a gentle twist to to the pistol while in the bag and holster it opens up the leather a little faster.
+Ckiefer yes it does. Thanks for watching
I'll be trying this in a few days when my 1791 leatherworks holster arrives.
It works. I've got a few of the 1791s myself
I prefer the leather holster...I have one for my Glock 19X Crossover and my 357 Ruger Sp101. It's nice to have
Thanks for watching.
Great tip with the use of the plastic bag 👍
It works. Thanks for watching
Kydex is like velcro. Extremely loud in a stealth situation. Plus leather rocks!
Another thing you can do is lightly spray the holster with alcohol. Insert pistol and mold to liking then let dry.
I'm a fan of leather.
Great advice! Practical and this method works well.
Thanks for watching
Thank you, sir. Very helpful to those of us new to leather holsters.
Glad to help
Excellent video! Thanks for making this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Currently working on this. Nice vid
Thanks for watching
Thank you sir, I'm working on a western holster right now using the plastic bag and some leather conditioner.
Nathan
Be careful with the leather conditioner. Too much will soften the leather too much and the holster will lose its form. Good luck.
Thank you , Great idea
It works for most leather holders
I just got a De Santis for my 686. Not sure if I should use my mink oil. I know mink oil discolors brown leather but mine is black.
I wouldn't use it. Softening the leather will cause it to lose its form.
@@BoomStickTactical I wont. My 686 seems to fit just fine in it right now.
Nice information and good advice. Nice work and thank you.
Thanks for watching
Personally I like strapless holsters, now using your plastic bag I think I'll try it and see if it works on my holster. Thanks
Let it set for a day or so. You should notice a difference..
Until you get in a fight and your gun falls out or someone takes it away from you.
Any tips on front sight rub? I have a 1911 I just bought a Bianchi leather holster for, and when it goes in, it doesn't like to come back out.. The Novak sights are a bit higher than a regular govt. 1911
You might try using a dowel rod slightly larger than the sight to stretch it
I prefer leather thanks for the information i have a H-K 40cal paid 100$ for my holster and it was hard to fit it in so im going to try your plastic bag method.
It will help.
I really love leather holster 👍🏼
Try 1791. They're even better
hello! nice video. was the holster wet when you put the gun and plastic bag in the holster?? thanks for your time.
No. You don't wet it.
@@BoomStickTactical Thank you i didn't think so.
Kim an old baseball coach, what about barbasol to condition the leather, wrapping weapon in plastic bag to mold the holster?
I personally wouldn't use any leather conditioners
Excellent idea with the plastic bag. I was 2 minutes away from using baseball glove conditioner on the inside.
Conditioners soften the leather too much. A lot of people do that
Wow! Great video explaining this issue.
Glad to help. Thanks for watching
I carry my Glock 43 in a Galco leather holster. It is an outside the waistband and is very comfortable. I just bought a De Santis Dual Carry 2 in leather and am stretching it now. It has the little strap that snaps on top. I put a sock over the pistol and forced it into the holster to stretch it. I'll leave it like that for a day or two and I'll carry one of my other pistols until it gets stretched. Leather is the only way to go for comfort.
+Daniel Casher in a fan of them myself. Been thinking of getting a glock 43 .
I can say without a doubt that the G43 is the last concealed carry pistol I'll ever own. I use a Taran Tactical +2 mag extension, a Ghost 3.5 connector, Glock night sights on rear and XS Big Dot on front, and Talon grips as mods. I load it with Ruger ARX +P 9mm ammo. Great self defense pistol.
+Daniel Casher I have been looking at them for a back-up gun and for super concealability
Back up gun to what?
I have the Glock 43 and purchased a leather holster from Holsterpro.com. Great retention, covered trigger and fit perfect from day one. Go check him out. Got nice in about 2 weeks!
Great pistol! Do you still have it?
Yes
Why do you prefer leather over kydex? I use alien gear kydex holsters and I love them.
+Nathan Simms depends on the pistol. I prefer kydex for some.
Great video, I was completing the same actions on my holster while watching this video :-)
It works
Im sorry this may be an ignorant question but why use a plastic bag what purpose does it serve? And why not just put your gun in the holster and let it sit? Honestly wondering because i just bought a leather holster from 1791.
The thickness of the plastic helps to stretch the leather slightly more
Great video I’ll give it a go 👍🏼
Thanks for watching
Thanks for posting this video. I also just got a leather holster for my Beretta 96 Brigadier, and I was wondering how to loosen it up. Your video gave me the answers. Thank you again!
+Janewski11 thanks for watching
What do you think about mixing water and alcohol and then just applying where one needs to stretch it?
No. You will lose the form from the factory and your basically re molding it.
@@BoomStickTactical oh alright, what if it's just a leather cell phone holster?
@@Rumeel12708 I wouldn't, but its your call
Do leather holsters have good retention? I am used to using a kydex AIWB which has great retention. I dont have to worry abou it when I am running/jumping
It depends on the manufacturer. Some are better than others
QuickTip to get your break in process done in 20 minutes. Take what you have there and put in large ziplock pour a smidge of water in and keep in the corner (not touching leather) and set it on top of a space heater. The heat/moisture will soften up the leather and you’re ready to carry out the door in 20 to 30 minutes.
You can lose the molding details doing that. I wouldn't recommend it
leather for all of my firearms
+youngestson65 I like them for some of mine. Thanks for watching.
Can you recommend to me an IWB cross draw holster for a Bersa Firestorm .380? I'm right handed, and am having a tough time finding ANY cross draw holsters. Thank you so much.
+John Edwards there are so many on the market and everyone has their own likes and dislikes. Alien gear makes some nice ones and there are a lot of custom made holsters on the market as well. Amazon and eBay are where I usually get mine.
Thank u
Thanks for watching
Leather over Kydex any day of the week. I carry in the pocket or IWB only. Kydex is pretty uncomfortable against the skin.
I'm a leather fan myself. Thanks for watching
Been looking for a holster for my 4506, who is the maker if I may ask and where did you purchase it?
+mdwiese I actually found this on ebay. I did a search for the 4506 and this was one on the list. It's not a big brand name but is real leather. Thanks for watching.
this helped me out ALOT thank you
+Dman thanks for watching
I like shoulder holsters what do you think?
I like them also.
I got a leather holster for a nice Walther PP.
:( i was ignorant about the break in and didnt bag it and now my blueing is ruined:(
That can happen. The finish on any gun you regularly Carry can be affected
Can I shrink my holster some by getting it wet then use a heat gun/hairdryer to dry it.? It is a easy draw but if I just the holster upside down the weapon will slip out!!
Don't use a heat gun. Wet it with warm water and remold it to your gun.
What pistol is that?
It's a Gen 3 Smith. Here's a recent video I did on it: ruclips.net/video/7vocDDHdeo8/видео.htmlsi=TyHrlFIqUqvIfMty
Nice video
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Thank you
Thanks for watching
Not complaining and I don't want to seem ungrateful for the advice, but he gets to the point at about 3:30.
Which is sooner than I get to the point in other videos 🤣
@@BoomStickTactical How do i get the leather to stiffen back up? I got a holster and, using your advice, got the leather to soften up nicely so that my pistol draws nice and smoothly. Problem now is I want the leather to contour to the pistol a bit better. Help?
@@gargoyleb stretching the leather using this technique shouldn't have made it any softer than it was originally.
Horse hide holsters do not shrink or expand like cow hide holsters do that have to have a snap strap to keep the gun in the holster
Hard to find those around here
I prefer
Thanks for watching.
thank you-- i found it useful.
+commando340 glad to help. Thanks for watching
Interesting.
Thanks for watching
All my holsters are leather. I have a suede one for my .380... possibly my favorite of all of them.
I'm a fan of leather also
I will take a leather holster over kydex anytime, yes it takes a while to break it in. They look great, smell good, they are softer over all a class act over kydex.
I wear leather more than any other type
leather holsters are the best!!!
I like them myself
Do leather holsters have good retention? I am used to using a kydex AIWB which has great retention. I dont have to worry abou it when I am running/jumping.
I bought a new shoulder holster that is leather...The nylon holster was not good.. my .45 fell out several times
Quality holsters are worth the price.
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The problem with my holster I had made is was made to small! I returned it twice it was returned twice and still the same
Try 1791 Gunleather. I've got a few videos on them.
I only wear , keep up with the info
Thanks for watching
I prefer leather holsters because it fits to the shape of your body better
Very true
UrbanCarry make a good leather holster, which is different from the traditional.
There's a lot of options available
Nice work but I couldn't focus cos of the tree coming out of your head. cons of being a photographer. 🤘
+Mohamed Dima it's hard to know what the scene looks like when you're in front of the camera. Thanks for watching.
Now i cannot unsee it. Thanks.
I love leather my dad used all leather for his duty weapons
+mario serenko I have a couple leather holsters that I like to carry. Leather is a great choice. Thanks for watching
Took about a week to break in, UC lock leather is my choice.
Leather can be