Moderator Art Posted June 6, 2007 Moderator Report Posted June 6, 2007 Hi Jim, Spring Clips are not the greatest attachment method, even for IWB. Adrenaline will overcome most "clip on" attachment systems. I have personal experience on this one. I was the suprise target of an armed robbery where I brought out a fully holstered .45 Gold Cup. I had to use it as a club (damned effective but I'm sure the adrenaline was the real weapon). I don't think there is any clip system that is adequate for carry purposes other than the locking clip system for the molle gear like the Bianchi service holsters. Either sew it on or get one way snaps from DOT (Scovill). That being said, this might work with a belt that filled the clip: http://www.theclip.com/store/product.php?p...47&cat=0&page=1 Also if you sew or have a loop or slots, you can get the weapon closer into the body which is a plus for concealed carry. Art Thanks for the input guys. All help and suggestions are appreciated. The springclips I've been looking at are actually from Tandy. There is an offset at the bottom of the clip to prevent it from sliding up the belt without pulling out from the side. I've made some calculator/pocket computer cases and tool cases that use them and they seem to work well. Takes a little effort to remove them. Just asking for guidance from the more experienced. Again thanks Jim Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Moderator Art Posted June 6, 2007 Moderator Report Posted June 6, 2007 I use horsehide a lot but have used veg tan and haircell printed chrome tan with no problems. I have found nothing that will prevent wear on the blueing, if it worrys you get stainless although that will burndish in wear areas with time. If you carry and use (even for practice), wear will occur, if that bothers you, leave it in the box. Art Excellent info. I was just fixing to post a question about what type of leather touse for the lining of a holster. Never thought about some types reacting with the bluing. I'm glad I saw this. Another item I was curious about, was what type would be less likely to prematurely wear the bluing off, I guess less fiction. Once again great post and thanks. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members tlowry Posted June 7, 2007 Members Report Posted June 7, 2007 Art, you're right, if worried about wear, leave it in the box, however with the collectors value of some handguns, one tries to keep wear to a min. I have a 6" blue Colt Python my wife paid $379.00 for, check that price today for a used one, new no longer available. Thanks again for all the great ideas. I have holsters from Safariland and Bianchi, but like to have something I made myself, plus have a project to work on with the grandson. tlowry Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted June 19, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted June 19, 2007 once the leather is prepaired oiling it would be both benificial to the leather from wearing and to the weapon to help prevent it from wear right? or would it do the oposite? Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Moderator Art Posted June 19, 2007 Moderator Report Posted June 19, 2007 Oiling is beneficial to the leather, like once or twice a year, overoiling will destroy the leather. When the wepon touches the leather and then you move around, you will wear the gun. If you had a film of oil it might offer some protection, however the leather will soak this up. If you could maintain a film of oil, the wepon would not be retained well by the leather which is the whole point. If I have to take the wepon out of the holster, I am more concerned about it working than how it looks, a little holster wear is inevitable. Art once the leather is prepaired oiling it would be both benificial to the leather from wearing and to the weapon to help prevent it from wear right? or would it do the oposite? Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
rhall Posted February 14, 2009 Report Posted February 14, 2009 The Tut is agood one I did notice a typo at the begining under veg tan paragraph..I think the word should be "Carnauba" cream,Thanks for sharing Joanna...Your the best! Quote
Members skipj Posted February 15, 2009 Members Report Posted February 15, 2009 Would leather conditoner go thru Resolene? SkipJ Quote
King's X Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks Ms. Johanna, whatever you put on here I print as well. I appreciate you sharing it with us. Greetings from Round Rock, Texas Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
rhall Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks Joanna your the best! I just got off the phone W/Steve and I have taken the Plunge...Ordered the class 4 Cobra,3-4 week delivery, but am happy that I made the Jump,My hands will be even happier I think LOL!Art will be happy as well because I won't be bothering him with Questions Thanks Everyone for the thoughtful help! Quote
Members Blackey Cole Posted August 7, 2011 Members Report Posted August 7, 2011 It looks like a great outline. How about adding photos to illustrate the points to make it that much more informative? Quote
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