MDL Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I'm looking for a bag punch to cut belt slots in my holsters. I want one that is approx 1 7/8" X 3/8" or even 7/16". I called Weaver, Zack White, Barry King (who referred me to someone else who did not have it) Springfield and no luck. Does anyone here have a source for one? I have tried the chisel and round punch method and I can't seem to make the slot as neat and clean as I like it to be. Thanks, Dan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Call Texas Custom Dies and have one made. You won't find one that wide otherwise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carljc72 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Call Texas Custom Dies and have one made. You won't find one that wide otherwise. +1. I bought a slot punch from them to get the size I wanted. It cuts like butter and they were easy to work with. Here is a link: http://www.texascust...m/products.html Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDL Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks guys, I'll give them a call tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelhawk Report post Posted January 27, 2010 What is the normal width of a belt slot? I have seen some that look too narrow for double thick gun belts. Are they really too narrow? I have seen a punch from Tandy for 1 1/2" slots. Is this too narrow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted January 27, 2010 What is the normal width of a belt slot? I have seen some that look too narrow for double thick gun belts. Are they really too narrow? I have seen a punch from Tandy for 1 1/2" slots. Is this too narrow? The minimal size for actual gun belts is 3/8" in my opinion. Anything else is too narrow and it just won't work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDL Report post Posted January 27, 2010 I just ordered mine at 1 7/8" X 7/16" from Texas Dies. Nice people and the price was not bad either. It should be here in about a week! Can't beat that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLevine Report post Posted January 28, 2010 The Texas Dies products look like a good bet. For anyone in Europe or anyone wanting an alternative source, you could try Joseph Dixon & Sons website: http://www.josephdixon.co.uk/products/Saddlers_Tooling/Punches/Crew_Punches.html They are more expensive and, of course, there's always postage costs from across the pond, but they are really excellent tools which will last a lifetime. Also, eBay comes up with such items as well, but you can't bet on them being the right size! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Ordered a 1&1/2X3/8 and a 1&3/4X3/8 total cost with shipping was only $144. Very good service and they appear to be excellent quality. Like an Osborne on steroids. They did require a little reshaping on the ends and sharpening as they only come rough ground. Not a problem about fifteen minutes work and they cut through 8/9OZ HO with one whack from a 3lb maul. Edge seems to hold up well. I'm happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
