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ive done a couple dozen thumb break holsters for revolvers and im curious how everyone keeps the cylinder from grabbing the snap on the back of the holster when drawing the gun. I try to grind out a bit of leather and recess the snap but im just curious how yall do it.

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If I can, . . . I make it "springy" enough that once it is released, . . . it scurries over out of the way.

I've used steel, . . . kydex, . . . vinly, . . . never found the "perfect" springy material for every one. I just kinda go by the feel and what I have available.

It is a hard thing to get, though, . . . too much scurry and it will come un-snapped all on its own, . . . not enough and you scrape the side of the weapon.

May God bless,

Dwight

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I usually make the thumbbreak out of two layers of leather. The inner layer (next to the gun) has a hole punched to the same diameter as the snap socket. I set the snap so that the socket is almost flush with the inner leather. The double layer (along with a thin metal shim) keeps the thumb portion rigid and makes it easier to un snap. The buried socket doesn't drag on the gun as it is unholstered.

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I usually make the thumbbreak out of two layers of leather. The inner layer (next to the gun) has a hole punched to the same diameter as the snap socket. I set the snap so that the socket is almost flush with the inner leather. The double layer (along with a thin metal shim) keeps the thumb portion rigid and makes it easier to un snap. The buried socket doesn't drag on the gun as it is unholstered.

This is the same procedure I use(minus the metal shim-great idea!)

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High Desert Leather has snap springs and snap protectors for sale at www.highdesertleather.com click on the DIY tab.

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I use the same technique as Supercub.

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