gregintenn Report post Posted February 6, 2010 If you are making an IWB holster with belt loops and snaps, do the belt loops need to be sewn to the holster, or does the snap secure the straps good enough? Thanks in advance for any help you could give. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Attach the base of the snap to the holster with 6-32 or 8-32 machine screws and t-nuts, or use something like a chicago screw. I've seen a lot of use of the 8-32 screws and t-nuts, but I haven't seen any strength issues from the 6-32 size, and with the smaller size, I can pick them up at Lowe's (CHEAP!)and they fit inside the snap with no modification. You can also just attach the strap with Chicago screws and not worry about the snap- That's what I did on my personal EDC, because I'm not going to be taking the holster off until I'm ready to take off my pants. So, no need for snaps. Edited February 7, 2010 by TwinOaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carljc72 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Attach the base of the snap to the holster with 6-32 or 8-32 machine screws and t-nuts, or use something like a chicago screw. I've seen a lot of use of the 8-32 screws and t-nuts, but I haven't seen any strength issues from the 6-32 size, and with the smaller size, I can pick them up at Lowe's (CHEAP!)and they fit inside the snap with no modification. You can also just attach the strap with Chicago screws and not worry about the snap- That's what I did on my personal EDC, because I'm not going to be taking the holster off until I'm ready to take off my pants. So, no need for snaps. I agree with Mike. I use T-nuts with 6-32 screws and they hold just fine. There are no issues with strength.The only issue I have ever even heard of is the screws loosening up, but that is easily solved with a drop of loc-tite (blue not red) or clear fingernail polish. Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted February 7, 2010 I agree with Mike. I use T-nuts with 6-32 screws and they hold just fine. There are no issues with strength.The only issue I have ever even heard of is the screws loosening up, but that is easily solved with a drop of loc-tite (blue not red) or clear fingernail polish. Carl Thanks. That was exactly what I was looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
