Thanks, Howard...
I also found a very good article by Marvin Cook that is posted on the P-38 Forum, in the "Tech. Info" section, under the listing of "Holster care".
http://www.p38forum.com/
All of my buckles are now un-done...
Regards,
Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />