Holster metal baking

[sfcdan]

Hello everyone, I need help finding this type of metal backing that's used as re-enforcement for holsters. I'd like to also find the snaps at the ends that are used to hold the metal in place. Any information will help greatly, Thank you, sincerely Daniel.

[tonyc1]

Hello everyone, I need help finding this type of metal backing that's used as re-enforcement for holsters. I'd like to also find the snaps at the ends that are used to hold the metal in place. Any information will help greatly, Thank you, sincerely Daniel.

I bought mine from the Fastsnap Corp. in the US.

Tony.

[sfcdan]

Wow, Tony I appreciate the fast responce, one more question if you don't mind, do you have the website to fastsnap Corp. I've searched the web but I have not been able to find it. Thank for your help. Sincerely Daniel.

I bought mine from the Fastsnap Corp. in the US.

Tony.

[tonyc1]

Wow, Tony I appreciate the fast responce, one more question if you don't mind, do you have the website to fastsnap Corp. I've searched the web but I have not been able to find it. Thank for your help. Sincerely Daniel.

Sorry Dan, but I misspelled it. The correct name is Fasnap and they are in Indiana. Kind regards, Tony.

[rickybobby]

Hello everyone, I need help finding this type of metal backing that's used as re-enforcement for holsters. I'd like to also find the snaps at the ends that are used to hold the metal in place. Any information will help greatly, Thank you, sincerely Daniel.

sfcdan,

I have made them with strips of brass cut from "d-rings" that we use for breast collars on saddles. The ones from tandy are about 1 1/4 in. to long and I use tin snips to cut them off. I sand them to shape with a drum sander, polish them on a wheel and drill the holes. I hold them with pliers that have leather for padding so they don't get scratched. It sounds like a lot of work but it takes just a few minutes and is a nice look on a holster.

Rick Jorgenson

Thanks tonyc1 for the info on fasnap. If I ever need to make a bunch of holsters at once I will use them!

Fasnap corp.

800 624-2058

sales@fasnap.com

[brathair]

You should be able to find everything you are looking for here.

http://www.highdesertleather.com/id74.html

If you want something local to you I have had some success in the local hardware stores and automotive parts stores. You can attach a metal reinforcement piece/ thumb break with the snaps of your choice. You can then purchase plastic pieces that protect the guns finish from the snaps at the hardware/automotive stores. What you will be looking for is the plastic thumbtack looking pieces that are used to secure upholstery, door panels, and the like to the interior of cars. They look like plastic thumbtacks with barbs, but I have no idea what these fasteners are called. Just push them into the hole in the center of the snap back and trim the inside so it does not effect how the snap functions.

below is a picture of one I have used with Tandy line 24 snaps.

[LeatherWerks]

I've ask this question once before, got some responses but still don't understand how these thumb snap holsters are constructed, just the reinforcement part. In the picture it would appear that there are three holes in the metal piece, a rivet top and bottom plus a hole for the line 24 snap. I've told on one forum that this is not true. Can someone explain how you are supposed to build this?

Thanks,

Steve

[mncarpenter]

I've ask this question once before, got some responses but still don't understand how these thumb snap holsters are constructed, just the reinforcement part. In the picture it would appear that there are three holes in the metal piece, a rivet top and bottom plus a hole for the line 24 snap. I've told on one forum that this is not true. Can someone explain how you are supposed to build this?

Thanks,

Steve

You can make them with just 2 holes also,with a rivet on top and snap at the bottom hole. I've made several that way with just a Line 24 snap and they work great. RMB Leather sells the stiffener, is a member of this forum and great to do business with. Rob sells blue guns also and various hardware, and is very quick to get shipped and reasonable prices. look him in the directory or look for him in the holster forum. I don't work for Rob, just appreciate his services.

[camano ridge]

I've ask this question once before, got some responses but still don't understand how these thumb snap holsters are constructed, just the reinforcement part. In the picture it would appear that there are three holes in the metal piece, a rivet top and bottom plus a hole for the line 24 snap. I've told on one forum that this is not true. Can someone explain how you are supposed to build this?

Thanks,

Steve

The picture at the top of this thread shows a top and bottom rivet with the snap in the middle. Most of the metal backing that i see for thumb breaks have two holes. All of the thumb breaks that i do have two holes top hole i use for rivet, bottom hole for snap. This site has several pictures that show pretty clearly a two hole strip with rivet at top and snap bottom http://search.aol.com/aol/imageDetails?s_it=imageDetails&q=thumbreak+holster&v_t=keyword_rollover&b=image%3Fquery%3Dthumbreak%2Bholster%26s_it%3Dkeyword_rollover%26oreq%3D194f05d2271b4423850b4fa7a0f49340&img=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hipowersandhandguns.com%2FRoss%2520Holsters%2520for%2520the%2520BHP_files%2Fimage004.jpg&host=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hipowersandhandguns.com%2FRoss%2520Holsters%2520for%2520the%2520BHP.htm&width=101&height=90&thumbUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages-partners-tbn.google.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTWy8ERRyjqLecXYTVwayGaeHGAsQXLd6QmwYwNkLMjGO7sDTgg8D1ou2c&imgWidth=302&imgHeight=270&imgSize=12605&imgTitle=thumbreak+holster.

[LeatherWerks]

The picture at the top of this thread shows a top and bottom rivet with the snap in the middle. Most of the metal backing that i see for thumb breaks have two holes. All of the thumb breaks that i do have two holes top hole i use for rivet, bottom hole for snap. This site has several pictures that show pretty clearly a two hole strip with rivet at top and snap bottom http://search.aol.co...mbreak+holster.

Thanks for replying to my post. Your pictures and comments clear things up.

Thanks,

Steve