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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2010, 01:36:20 PM »
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2010, 04:05:40 PM »
I ordered the Galco yesterday. It should be here before my weekend trip to the range with my new FNP 9 USG. The Crossbreed looks like one that I'll have to pick up also but maybe for my Commander. Thanks again everyone!
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2010, 07:21:57 PM »
Here it is....My new Galco "Concealable Belt Holster" after a few hours of break in it's still pretty stiff but pretty damn comfortable. I will only carry this gun once in a while because my S & W 442 is so comfortable in a pocket holster. I just picked up some MILITEC-1 to help break in my new FNP 9 USG this weekend at the range. I'll report on all three after the weekend.

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"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty, teeth and keystone under independence. The church, the plow, the prairie wagon and citizens' firearms are indelibly related. From the hour the pilgrims landed to the present day, events, occurrences and tendencies prove that, to ensure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable. Every corner of this land knows firearms, and more than 99 and 99/100 percent of them by their silence indicate that they are in safe and sane hands. The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil influence. They deserve a place of honor with all that's good. When firearms go, all goes. We need them every hour." George Washington

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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2010, 07:46:23 PM »
Put the gun in a plastic bag and then into the holster.  It does a pretty good job of breaking them in properly.
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2010, 08:07:03 PM »
Quote from: Timothy on April 23, 2010, 07:46:23 PM
Put the gun in a plastic bag and then into the holster.  It does a pretty good job of breaking them in properly.
Nice that's a great tip, I'll do that right now. Thanks!
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Re: Holster blues.......
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2010, 08:10:25 PM »
Tim forgot to mention soaking the holster, THEN put in the pistol in the plastic bag and let the holster dry out.
My Dad makes Holsters and that is how he fits one to a gun, with out the holster being soaked there is no need for the bag.
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2010, 09:35:33 PM »
For initial forming, I use water to soak the holster during boning the shape of the pistol to the holster, and the nice thing about doing your own, you can put in on your body, and let the holster take the shape of your body contour. If the holster is already made, I soak in denatured alcohol, pistol wrapped in saran wrap or a bag, then put it on the body, the advantage is it dries almost immediately, sometimes will remove some color, and it will need to be oiled again to protect the leather.

Warning: Alcohol vapors are highly flammable, do not use the technique near any open flame. The vapors can be very strong to the nose and eyes, so only do in an open, airy area.
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2010, 12:36:05 AM »
+ 1 on the alcohol. I've used that for knife sheaths before.
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2010, 09:52:03 AM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on April 17, 2010, 10:37:41 PM
Every Galco I've run across seems to be well made. They are a well-established holster maker that has been around a while.

+1 on Galco. I've been to their plant that is located here on the north side of town. I once worked for a company that was just down the street from them. They have an ultra modern facility much like Bianchi's plant in Temecula, California. They are expensive, but worth what you pay. With more Internet sales today that don't involve face to face meetings anymore, that is becoming much more rare in business.

I purchased one of their F.L.E.T.C.H. Holsters for my Glock 21 and I'm very pleased with their workmanship. Beautiful grade of leather and stitching. The pistol fits perfectly. Melanie wants to get one of their "Pistol Purses". They have several models, and again are very expensive, but the quality is very good. I can't see skimping on something that is going to protect the handgun that protects you. I want to get a better belt that is CCW specific, and again I'm going to look at Galco first.  I have yet to see anything they make I can find fault with.  Bill T.
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Re: Holster blues.......
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2010, 01:01:17 PM »
D.M. Bullard (http://www.dmbullardleather.com/)   is making holsters for the FNP-9 - here is his right hand 'Bodyguard' http://estore.websitepros.com/1565531/Detail.bok?no=246.  I have several of his holsters for my carry guns, including the crossdraw - really good quality and excellent price.  He has other styles and can make changes, add thumb strap, etc., if you wish.
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