Reds Leather Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Im looking for a place to find these. I am making my own holsters and one for my buddy but i need these plates. Something similar to the little plate at the top of the holster with the snaps riveted to it. ' Most are metal, but either way, anyone know where i can find these things? And protective snaps to use as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringobill Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Those are called Thumb Breaks. One member of this board, High Desert Leather, sells them. There are other sources too that I am not remembering now. I have seen then in different lengths. I make my own. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds Leather Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Thank you Gringo! What do you make yours out of? Thin Steel? And what, just drill them out wide enough for the rivets and snaps to fit through? Also, what about protective snaps that wont scratch the gun? On my buddies Galco, the outside of the snap has a plasic covering so it doesnt scrape up agains the pistol and scratch it. Thanks again! Red Those are called Thumb Breaks. One member of this board, High Desert Leather, sells them. There are other sources too that I am not remembering now. I have seen then in different lengths. I make my own. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringobill Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I've been using 16 ga steel cut 1/2" wide and you're right, I drill two holes, one larger for the snap and one smaller for a jiffy rivet. I line all my holsters so there are no snaps or rivets that rub directly against the gun. The jiffy rivet goes through the outside to the back, this rivet gives more stability to the break. This rivet can only rub against clothing. Of course the two sides of the snap can potentially rub the gun if they are not snapped together. The back side of the male half of the snap is covered by the lining. If you are not going to line a holster then you would need some kind of safety back for half of the snap. I have seen those but don't know a source. I think High Desert Leather may carry those as well. I know there are others on this forum who specialize in holsters exclusively that would have sources for all those parts. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted March 15, 2012 I've been using 16 ga steel cut 1/2" wide and you're right, I drill two holes, one larger for the snap and one smaller for a jiffy rivet. I line all my holsters so there are no snaps or rivets that rub directly against the gun. The jiffy rivet goes through the outside to the back, this rivet gives more stability to the break. This rivet can only rub against clothing. Of course the two sides of the snap can potentially rub the gun if they are not snapped together. The back side of the male half of the snap is covered by the lining. If you are not going to line a holster then you would need some kind of safety back for half of the snap. I have seen those but don't know a source. I think High Desert Leather may carry those as well. I know there are others on this forum who specialize in holsters exclusively that would have sources for all those parts. Bill FWIW from the grumpy old guy; I do just as gringobill does, although I make few holsters with a thumbreak anymore. High Desert Leather has the steel thumbreaks AND also the cap that goes on the back side of the male piece of the snap . I believe that they are a teflon thing, and are made just for that application. As said, High Desert can help you. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
