molding a holster to fit a 1911

[rhuff]

Originally Posted by Ice

It came out good. Another way of moulding a holster is to soak the leather and then cover the gun with Saran wrap to protect the metal. Stuff the plastic wrapped gun into the holster and use a toothbrush handle to form the contours of the leather to the pistol. Let dry and you're good to go.

Charlie

This is the method that I have used for many years to mold a new holster to a firearm.

You know, if your mold/mock handgun was chrome plated with pearl grips, you might make a buck or two on Ebay!!

[pitsword]

I have had excellent results by really soaking the leather, Vacuum seal the pistol. Insert the pistol in holster, put the holster in a zip lock bag to retain the moisture and let it set for up to a week. Exercise the holster, remove the pistol and reinsert several times, then when the holster is totally dry, it is good to go. Never had a bag leak or a mold issue.

[sheepherder]

FWIW, a company by the name of "Cathey Ent" had the contract for the 45 shoulder holster (chest holster, really). They were still in business back when I was into such things; sometime in the 80's...They made holsters commercially, too...