First thing I put the gun in a ziplock, then soak the holster. Shake the excess water out, and insert the gun into the holster. Then rub the holster to form it around the shape of the gun.
Not bad for a ~$25 holster.
Another wet-formed holster
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Another wet-formed holster
Did this one several months ago (hopefully I haven't already posted on it!). Bought an inexpensive holster at Etsy for my Pietta 1860 Army "snub-nose".
First thing I put the gun in a ziplock, then soak the holster. Shake the excess water out, and insert the gun into the holster. Then rub the holster to form it around the shape of the gun.
Not bad for a ~$25 holster.
First thing I put the gun in a ziplock, then soak the holster. Shake the excess water out, and insert the gun into the holster. Then rub the holster to form it around the shape of the gun.
Not bad for a ~$25 holster.
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2ndovc
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Re: Another wet-formed holster
Pretty slick, Jay!
I really like that revolver. I bought this Taylor's Hickok .45 Colt about a year ago. It's a hoot shooting the .45 Cby. Spl. through it!
jb
I really like that revolver. I bought this Taylor's Hickok .45 Colt about a year ago. It's a hoot shooting the .45 Cby. Spl. through it!
jb
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Re: Another wet-formed holster
Nice belly guns, fellas! Jay, it looks like that holster is cut for crossdraw, right?
I usually wrap my handgun in cling wrap for wet molding. Hadn't thought of a bag ...
I usually wrap my handgun in cling wrap for wet molding. Hadn't thought of a bag ...
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Re: Another wet-formed holster
Hi Bill -
Yes, good eye - it is cut for a cross-draw.
I used to grease the gun, and put Saran wrap on it, but decided to try the plastic bag. The additional thickness actually makes it easier to draw the gun after the holster has been formed.
Yes, good eye - it is cut for a cross-draw.
I used to grease the gun, and put Saran wrap on it, but decided to try the plastic bag. The additional thickness actually makes it easier to draw the gun after the holster has been formed.
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