Holster hardware help

[bjbwt2]

Hello,

I've been making tuckable IWB holsters for a little while now using the kydex clips from Comp-tac. I'd like to branch out a bit and try one that is anchored by the leather loops that snap together. Problem is Tandy is about 2 hours away and I don't know anywhere else to get the snaps OR even what type would be the best to work with.

If anyone could provide me with a source +/- what kind works best for you I would greatly appreciate it.

brady b.

[woolfe]

Hello,

I've been making tuckable IWB holsters for a little while now using the kydex clips from Comp-tac. I'd like to branch out a bit and try one that is anchored by the leather loops that snap together. Problem is Tandy is about 2 hours away and I don't know anywhere else to get the snaps OR even what type would be the best to work with.

If anyone could provide me with a source +/- what kind works best for you I would greatly appreciate it.

brady b.

I use DOT fastners from http://www.dotfastenersdirect.com/

or the Line 24 snaps from Tandy.

[Lobo]

Brady: Snaps are available from any number of on-line suppliers. There are some excellent products made by reputable companies (Dot Fasteners comes to mind), and there are some lesser quality knock-off products (look the same, but performance may not be as good----frankly, this is what you are likely to find at the leather shops!). Buy quality, not low price.

Try Fasnap.com or Fastenall (spelling?), should be able to find what you need.

Two additional notes:

1. Quantity purchases will cut unit cost quite a bit. I usually buy in increments of 100, last time I ordered I bought 500. Prices are better, and freight charges are lower (shipping 500 costs about the same as shipping 100).

2. Post lengths: Most manufacturers offer several post length. Keep in mind the leather you will be attaching snaps to. 8-oz. cowhide is about 1/8" thick, so a 1/8" post is just a little too short for good results. If you will be attaching snaps at any point involving multiple layers of leather, you need a snap post long enough to penetrate and still provide some length for forming the attachment (snaps are attached very much like a rivet, requiring peening the metal of the post around a hole in the other part).

[bjbwt2]

Thanks for the advice. I was out checking Hobby Lobby this morning and I wasn't very pleased with what they had available. I almost caved and bought a bag, now that I've ready your replies I'm glad I didn't. Thanks for all the help.