BigMack1990 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Hello, I am new to the forum and fairly new to leather working. I want to make a holster for my fathers 1911 modeled after the WWII style over the shoulder. I was wondering if anyone knows where to find the certain type of snap they used on the top strap that holds the gun in the holster? I am just going to use a regular snap for the belt strap but was trying to make it authentic. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted November 23, 2014 The one and only I have ever seen had a post instead of a snap. They are available at Tandy's. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMack1990 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 That's what I was considering. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Are you refering to this style snap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMack1990 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Yes, the top snap. Not sure where to find them or if they are even made anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Yes they are still available. THey are Lift the-Dot 4 piece fastners. They are manufactured by the Dot company. THe easiest place to find them is if there is a Marine/boat supply place near you. Ordering on line most require a minimum order of 100 and sell the pieces individualy. I found a place on ebay that sells a five pack of all 4 pieces for $15.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lift-The-Dot-Stud-Socket-w-Backing-Plates-Black-Oxide-5-Piece-/221312158480?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item33873b8b10&vxp=mtr The issue holster had them either government Black or brass. Either is period correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMack1990 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Thank you for the research and information. I will give that a shot. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
