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I'm sure this has been asked, I just can't find it.  

Is there a better way to seal live(NOT loaded) guns when wet-molding holsters?  I use packing cling wrap, which works OK, but I end up spending more time cleaning, drying and oiling guns than I do working leather.  The cling wrap does about a 90% job of it most times.  I'm just wondering if there is a miracle method out there to keep live guns dry during wet molding.

Also, I vacuum mold the holsters for the rough mold ... if that makes a difference.  A shop press in in the near future!

Thanks!

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I use a ziplock bag for wet molding, I don’t vacuum or press them though. 

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Another vote for ziplocs here

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I gave up on the press idea a number of years ago when so many of the guns became plastic fantastics.

I knew the day would come when I'd crush one, . . . and wind up unhappy having to replace a 500 dollar gun for a 75 dollar holster.

I use a vacuum setup, . . . put the gun in the holster, . . . wipe it down with an oily cloth afterwards, . . . never have had a problem or an angry client.

I also don't get those screwy looking lines down the inside of the holster where the zip lock bag folded over or bunched up.

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited by Dwight
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They'll survive a little water.  Even the cheap ones.  I let my leather case for 17-18 minutes.  Then mold the holster.  Wipe the gun off and let it air dry.  Never had a problem.  

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