Retention Screws

[JLSleather]

1 hour ago, 327fed said:

I guess you can have too much retention.

A ...n... d... there's another reason for tension screws.  What is fine for you may not be for somebody else.  I've had people pick up holsters at a show, try the fit.  One person complains that's far too tight - the next person loves the fit.  You get a call, somebody says they want a holster, "not as tight as some I've seen".  I have no idea what that actually means unless I've seen the ones you didn't like.

Not to long ago, we made holsters for Sig 238's, fella and his wife (not a matched set, but same layout).  He likes to PULL a gun, she likes it to slide out in her hand.  Gun that small, just one screw lets them both set it the way they like it.  

A rubber washer acts a bit like a lock washer - a little starter tension on it keeps the screw from backing itself out.  With a little thought, it can be placed where it would be difficult to "over crank" it.

Josh, that's nice lookin' stuff ya got there -- simple and clean, but still solid and functional 

Edited December 25, 2020 by JLSleather

[Mocivnik]

On 12/2/2020 at 5:38 PM, Josh Ashman said:

As for a specific answer to your question, #8 machine screw, #8 T nut, a finish washer and a piece of fuel line just big enough for the screw to pass through and cut to the appropriate length for the "rubber washer". I get stainless or black oxide screws, T nuts (always stainless as they don't have black oxide ones) and finishing washers from McMaster-Carr by ordering online. They are fairly pricey but they deliver quick and have everything you need when it comes to fasteners. A decently stocked hardware store shoudl also have everything needed but you might have to settle for zinc plated in lieu of stainless. 

I generally agree with Dwight and Lobo as to whether retention screws are needed. At the same time there are cases where they are nice and I do put them in some holster types. I generally put mine in down at the end of the barrel for whatever that's worth. The pic below shows a screw at the bottom of the holster and 2 used to separate the mags in a double pouch.

And as you have noted a number of times, it's for a personal holster so you can learn what you like and what works for you by experimenting. 

All the best, Josh

You can't imagine how I admire this work and therefore I cannot really just pass it without asking many many questions. But decided to ask only what's neccesery.Đ
 

1. What's this GEORGEOUS dye? I'd say it's dipped into neatsfoot, but I was never able to get this dye, so please share this info :D

2. What's holding those belt loops together, rivet or stitched together? Is is possible to get any additional pictures?

[Josh Ashman]

On 12/26/2020 at 10:55 AM, Mocivnik said:

You can't imagine how I admire this work and therefore I cannot really just pass it without asking many many questions. But decided to ask only what's neccesery.Đ
 

1. What's this GEORGEOUS dye? I'd say it's dipped into neatsfoot, but I was never able to get this dye, so please share this info :D

2. What's holding those belt loops together, rivet or stitched together? Is is possible to get any additional pictures?

Hello Mocivnik! I made a post on this rig when I built it which you can find in the link below. sorry I don't have a more scientific description of the dye.  As for the 2nd question, the belt loop straps are connected over the D's in the holster and mag pouch with Chicago screws and they have line 24 snaps to attach them around the belt. 

Sorry for hijacking this thread! 

Have a great day and Happy New Year everybody!