Eric, can I do this to a holster I purchased from Falco for my Astra .357 Magnum revolver that fits slightly loose. I'd really like to tighten the fit. Any thoughts
Maybe….If it’s been dyed and clear coated then it will be harder but you can try. Get a fan you can hang it in front of. Get the holster wet with hot hot water…from a sink. Mold it where you think it needs it and let it dry in front of the fan. As it dries keep molding it a little bit. Mold it around your new gun for the first little bit. After that? It will shrink up more without the gun in it. So let it dry without the gun in it the last bit. Hope that helps.
@@ericlarsenhbeleatherworks4992 yes it's dyed and finished. I will try it and see how it turns out. If anything shrinking it just a little bit will be an improvement. Thank you for your swift response.
My slots are usually 1/2-5-8" from my the weapon it's self. When I pattern I keep them tight and give my self enough room for the stitch lines and slots and not much more. Make sense?
Thanks for sharing this Eric very informative, great inspiration thank you from New Zealand
Nice Eric! I just picked up a PCR for myself and love it so far.
really good video.answered alot of questions
Very helpful-thanks, Eric!
Very informative, thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thanks for sharing I'm new to this but really found this helpful.
Eric, can I do this to a holster I purchased from Falco for my Astra .357 Magnum revolver that fits slightly loose. I'd really like to tighten the fit. Any thoughts
Maybe….If it’s been dyed and clear coated then it will be harder but you can try.
Get a fan you can hang it in front of. Get the holster wet with hot hot water…from a sink. Mold it where you think it needs it and let it dry in front of the fan. As it dries keep molding it a little bit.
Mold it around your new gun for the first little bit. After that? It will shrink up more without the gun in it.
So let it dry without the gun in it the last bit.
Hope that helps.
@@ericlarsenhbeleatherworks4992 yes it's dyed and finished. I will try it and see how it turns out. If anything shrinking it just a little bit will be an improvement. Thank you for your swift response.
@@egger46 anytime. The hotter the water and the longer it dries. The more of a chance it will shrink a tad.
Be safe.
Looking good, what leather thickness you were using ?
Either 7/8 wickett n Craig.
I cant tell but is he putting a lot of pressure on it??🤔🤔🤔
what is the spacing on your holes when you do the stiching on your holsters?
My slots are usually 1/2-5-8" from my the weapon it's self. When I pattern I keep them tight and give my self enough room for the stitch lines and slots and not much more. Make sense?
I was actually referring to the spacing between each stitching hole..I ended up figuring it out for myself. Thanks anyway though.
Jon Monte 6spi
Did you do anything for a sight channel?
Yes. I use 1/4 dowels. I make sure there’s plenty of room.
Did I miss the test?! I'm sorry I was running late professor!