Replica Pistols For Holster Making

[mcn]

Does anyone know if there is somewhere to buy replica pistols that could be used for holster making. Or any other ideas that might work. In Canada I cannot legally have someone Else's firearm in my possession.

[Mike Craw]

Hey mcn!

Most of us use training guns or "dummy" guns, usually just because it easier on the real firearm than using it to wet mold a holster, but occasionally because we don't have the particular gun that someone wants a holster for and training guns are a LOT cheaper!

Go online to ASP Training equipment or Rings Blue guns. That's where I would start looking for a specific gun I needed.

Hope this helps,

Mike

[mcn]

Hey mcn!

Most of us use training guns or "dummy" guns, usually just because it easier on the real firearm than using it to wet mold a holster, but occasionally because we don't have the particular gun that someone wants a holster for and training guns are a LOT cheaper!

Go online to ASP Training equipment or Rings Blue guns. That's where I would start looking for a specific gun I needed.

Hope this helps,

Mike

Thanks Mike That not only helped but gave me some ideas for more projects

[Samuel]

Thanks Mike That not only helped but gave me some ideas for more projects

I don't know what the guns laws are like in your area, but here are some more options:

• Order directly from ASP or Rings directly from the manufacturer without the color so it doesn't eventually rub off over time.
• Aluminum casted guns. I know http://duncansoutdoor.com/?s=molds is one place, and there was another place that was a non-profit law enforcement training group but can't remember the name.
• Replica blank firing guns, which are generally in 8mm. If you get the replica from the right supplier, they seem to be the same size and weight of a real gun.
• Full metal airsoft pistols will work as well. There are some manufacturers, like Tokyo Mauri, that license the design from actual gun manufacturers.

Edited March 30, 2011 by Samuel