Best Way To Attach Iwb Straps

[glockanator]

What's the best way to attach IWB straps? Should I glue a T nut in between the layers or is there a better way of attaching them?

[Shooter McGavin]

I poke the t-nuts through the back side. I used to sandwich them and then stripped one out. No more t-nut sandwiches for me.

[glockanator]

Thanks shooter!

[chiefjason]

For IWB straps, I tend to punch holes for them. For safety straps, I've been sandwiching them. Mainly because of where the snap is located and not wanting any metal inside the holster with the gun. If you sandwich them be sure to figure out your stitch line before you place the t nut. Can't stitch through metal. And stitching around it looks funny.

[Lobo]

I poke the t-nuts through the back side. I used to sandwich them and then stripped one out. No more t-nut sandwiches for me.

+1 on this. T-nuts can be stripped out by overtightening the attachment screw. Cross-threading happens with some frequency, ruining both the T-nut and the screw.

It has been my experience that hardware failures are the cause of over 90% of all warranty returns, so anything that complicates changing out the hardware seriously complicates the correction. A T-nut can be popped out and replaced in about a minute, as compared to manufacturing another holster.

The straps and associated hardware undergo far more wear and tear than any other part of the holster. It makes sense to allow for easy replacement. It also provides the customer with a product that provides much longer service life.

As Chiefjason has noted, any hardware placement that results in exposed metal parts inside the holster requires another approach. A good holster should protect the contents, not cause unnecessary wear or damage.

[glockanator]

What size T nuts for line 20 snaps?

[cjcinin317]

I hate the sight of screw nuts on the back of a holster.

SO UNPROFESSIONAL!

Buy better quality nuts.

Does milt sparks have exposed t-nuts? NO!

Who sells more holsters? You or Milt Sparks?

If it comes back fix it.

Do it right or don't do it.

No offense. Just a pet peeve.

Send a letter with your holsters letting them know its not supposed to be used with a pneumatic driver. Puts it on them. And then still fix it!!!!

Again no offense.

C.J.

[chiefjason]

What size T nuts for line 20 snaps?

I use 6/32 screw and T nut on line 24's and pull the dots. You can also use 8/32. The main issue is getting the screw where the head will sink into the hardware so that it does not interfere with function. Round headed screws can poke up out of the hardware and interfere with the snap seating correctly. I use flat head machine screws like this, but with a phillips head.

http://www.mcfeelys....0130526171744:s

I also use brad nail T nuts. They are the flat ones with holes. If you use the standard T nuts they will dig into the leather. I'm not opposed to the customer choosing those on their own. They tend to be a touch more secure and don't allow the clip or loop to turn on the holsters. But I'm not going to send hardware that is adjustable and pokes holes in the holster.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_223649-37672-883043_0__?productId=3025380

Edited May 26, 2013 by chiefjason

[Dwight]

I use snaps, . . . sandwiched, . . . as said before, . . . if you do it right the first time and use quality products, . . . your trouble should be minimum.

I only use t nuts when putting furniture together. Leather gets snaps and rivets.

May God bless,

Dwight

[SooperJake]

I use snaps, . . . sandwiched, . . . as said before, . . . if you do it right the first time and use quality products, . . . your trouble should be minimum.

I only use t nuts when putting furniture together. Leather gets snaps and rivets.

May God bless,

Dwight

Aren't the base part of the snaps too short to attach the loop to the holster?