SmokeCigars Report post Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Hey there, I just picked up a Taurus PT709 Slim and made my first from scratch holster for it. I made a few little errors, mainly that rivet that is off a bit. The loops are a little long, but I made them with a 2 inch belt in mind. I find it to be more comfortable than my Crossbreed holster that I spent close to $100 on for another gun. The retention is very good as well. Edited February 22, 2013 by SmokeCigars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperJake Report post Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) I'd suggest making your loops smaller. How well does the mouth stay open under belt tension once the pistol is drawn? Edited February 23, 2013 by SooperJake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeCigars Report post Posted February 23, 2013 The mouth stays stiff enough to reholster. After wearing it yesterday, yah, I really need to change those loops. I thought it was a good idea when I made them, but I can see now that they were not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperJake Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Your design is an idea I, too, have kicked around, but thought the mouth might crush under belt tension. I guess I'll have to give it a go. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeCigars Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Well, I've been wearing the holster since 9am at work today, and I can honestly say that I have forgot I was wearing it a few times. Where it sits, it hardly prints on my shirt at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
