Hello,
I recently made a batch of 4 holsters with 9/10 oz. Hermann Oak. I soaked the CZ-75b one in water for about a half hour. By contrast, the two Glocks and Sig I soaked for only about 3 minutes.
I periodically pressed down on the leather with my fingers every two hours for 12 hours after getting them wet.
I found that the CZ-75b one moulded very nicely. The lines of the gun can very clearly be seen. This was not true of the other three holsters.
I don't know if the one for the CZ worked better because it is a slim pistol, if I soaked it ten times as long as the others, or if it just happened that the pieces of leather for that holsters were a little bit thinner than the ones for the other three holsters. Or perhaps it could be a combination of the three factors?
I am wondering if I should just use the 9-10 oz leather for the back and some 6-7 or 7-8 for the front from now on.
I would really like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.