Tightening A Holster

[triggertreat]

New to leather and Im not sure how to search for this but what I wanted to know is if it is possible after finishing a holster (sealed ect) and wearing it for a period and it doesnt retain well to reform it? Thanks

[Shooter McGavin]

Got a picture handy? I'm guessing the stitch line does not follow to guns profile all that well which will certainly let the leather stretch out over time.

To tighten it up your best bet would be to add another stitch line along the profile.

Assuming that is actually the issue and it's not just that the leather itself was soft and stretched out after a bit.

[mrdabeetle]

If the leather has a lot of elasticity still in it, it may continue to stretch which, like Shooter said you should add another stitch line. If the leather seems to be close to its' limit, then it may need pieces to be replaced. It depends on the pattern and how it is assembled. I repaired a wet formed bag by cutting 4 mm. or so strip from the center and butt-stitched it together. I made it look like part of the design. I don't do holsters, but some "decorative stitching" may do the trick. Perhaps an inlay would fix it.

[triggertreat]

It has stretched from use and has lost some of its sharp profile.It is fairly inexpensive one so I guess its time for me to do some more reading and order what I need to just make one.Thanks to all that replied.

[Dwight]

Can you post a picture of it?

We're always open to looking, . . . probing, . . . delving, . . . and just every now and then, . . . fixing.

A picture often times is the only reason it can happen though.

May God bless,

Dwight