Holster ??

[SHARPPOINT]

Just bought a Don Hume Pocket Holster for my P238 and it is way to tight. Thoughts on stretching the holster?

Thanks

[tnfan]

I used the search feature and found the following link which should answer your question. I have a couple of Don Hume holsters and with use they will loosen up. Initially I spent a log of time holstering and unholstering my unloaded weapon to loosen up the holster. Hope this helps.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/firearm-accessories/19354-tip-those-breaking-mass-produced-leather-holster.html

[SHARPPOINT]

Thanks. I have done what your saying for two weeks now but when drawing, still both gun and holster come out of my pocket. still very tight.

[Luckyforward]

The Don Hume for my S&W 686 was tight. I took a heavy boot sock, put it on the 686, placed the revolver in the holster, and left it there for a week. Perfectly stretched when I took it out.

[TNMP40]

This might sound strange but you can stretch leather by heating it first. Place in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 10-15 mins. You want it to get hot but not too hot. When you take it out have your bun in a gym sock and insert it into the holster. Leave it in place over night. If you only need it stretched out a little bit that should do the trick. One other was is to soak it in warm leather place you gun in a plastic bag and into the holster over night. Leather will naturally give and loosen up... this will speed up the process.

[fastbs]

get the holster wet with water. Wrap gun in wax paper (wax side out) shove it in the holster and wear it a day or so. After it has dried to your liking i spray mine with some camp dry water proofer stuff (some say don't do the water proofer).

Edited January 7, 2010 by fastbs
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