Plastic Iwb Cip

[renegadelizard]

Well, it finally happened...i have a customer i have known for years, he is quite possible the most negative person i have ever met...i should have followed my instincts and not made a holster for him, but i did and now he managed to distort the heavy duty metal clip to the point its useless...i have a strong suspicion he did it on purpose because he has been asking about getting a plastic clip for the last 2 months...anyway, its too late for me to walk away, so i have to try to make him happy...i can make a kydex clip, but i dont think it will hold up real well. Does anyone know where i can get the plastic clip like Galco uses on their tuck and go or scout clip on?..im at wits end here..

[particle]

If it's just a one-off, you might call Galco and see if you can order a replacement clip. I didn't see it listed on their website, but their others seem to sell for around $10... ouch! Makes you wonder - if he mangled a metal clip, how in the world does he expect a plastic clip to hold up!?!? It'll be even thicker, more obtrusive, more likely to snag on stuff. I'm with you - he had to have done it on purpose.

[renegadelizard]

I pulled out my holster, the exact same model as the one i made for him, but mine is 9 month old, and the clip is in perfect condition..he has had his for 2 months and there is no spring in the clip at all....im just gonna make a kydex clip and see how long it will last...

[BigRiverLeather]

CompTac sells their plastic injection molded clips and Garret industries sells the kydex clips.

I predict they last 2 hours for a guy that can wreck a steel clip.

[renegadelizard]

CompTac sells their plastic injection molded clips and Garret industries sells the kydex clips.

I predict they last 2 hours for a guy that can wreck a steel clip.

That's why i have my suspicions that it was well above wear and tear on a two month old holster...he wanted plastic to begin with, i told him i could do plastic but it wouldnt last long, he conceded, but i think he abused it willfully and with malice aforethought...

[TwinOaks]

"The amount of damage to the spring clip far exceeds normal wear and tear, and my warranty does NOT cover abuse to the items I produce. I most certainly can repair that and install a new clip, however, normal labor and material rates will apply. If you want, you can supply the clip and I'll only charge labor."

Incidentally, look at the clip for signs of pliers or any other tool marks. TAKE PICTURES AND SAVE THEM. That way you have proof of what condition things are in when you take them in for repair, AND when you give them back.

[glockanator]

I AM INTERESTED IN SEEING SOME PICTURES OF ABOVE MENTIONED HOLSTER

[Ran]

I'm with the others who are surprised this customer could mangle up one of those steel clips that badly. From my experience, they are pretty stout. I would much prefer them over the plastic ones..

[renegadelizard]

Here is what it should look like...i cant get a pic of the destroyed holster right now, but imagine the clip on it opened up about a half inch...

[Ran]

IMHO....one has to be pretty rough on things to deform that clip to the point of remaining opened halfway. I've 'personally' used those clips on my own IWB holsters for a long time and have never had an issue. The only thing I can think of is if the clip was not right from the factory..