Designing A New Iwb ... Need Hardware Advice.

[Red Cent]

I don't like the appearance of the t-nut on the back of the holster. I put a tension screw all the way through the holster and use Chicago screws. I use the t-nuts a lot in between the leather to secure the skirt/back flap of holsters.

I am going to get these at my local Lowe's.

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Edited January 19, 2015 by Red Cent

[camano ridge]

Rooster the idea is not to pancake them as you put it initialy. You want to put the holster together with the tension screw so that there is not a lot of pressure on the rubber initialy. THis leaves you a range in which you can tighten the tension screw down to give desired tension. Some people make so initialy the rubber is compressed about halfway. This leaves you adjustment either way if you want to lighten the tension or tighten the tension.

[mattsh]

Yep. As others have said, you can use chicago screw posts as well. They give a more 'finished' look. I've used them as well, whichever fits the application.