Kydex paddle holster is way too tight

[Aero Denezol]

... I can't fit my pistol in there without the action moving backwards (dangerous). There is no screw to loosen it either...

Anybody know a trick to loosen these up? Should I just return it to the store?

thanks,

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[Lazyfaire]

... I can't fit my pistol in there without the action moving backwards (dangerous). There is no screw to loosen it either...

Anybody know a trick to loosen these up? Should I just return it to the store?

thanks,

I'd return it. Why deal with and think about it every time you carry?

 

[Unka-Boo]

1: Are you sure it's correct for your gun?

2: If you have a heat gun, you could soften it a bit then seat your pitol in it and let it cool.

3: Return for different one?

 

[PNWguy]

Use a hair dryer on highest setting, heat it up, and put your gun in and out a few times until it feels right.

I have a auto grade heat gun and have tightened up a couple of holsters.

 

[Member 34319]

I agree, return it if possible.

If too much of a PITA to return, a heat gun can soften the Jude's to rework it b

 

[edzz]

Pot of boiling water big enough to dip it in, tongs to dip it with, leather gloves to work the plastic with the gun in it. Dip it, shake it dry, put gun in it, work it, repeat as needed. The leather gloves aren't really necessary if you have a high tolerance to burning pain.

 

[EPS]

I have a few paddle holsters

I don't like any of them .
They dig in when I'm in the car.
But I never tried the hot water treatment.

 

[L84Cabo]

Return immediately. Wouldn't even mess with it. Start over with a quality maker.

 

[Aero Denezol]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas. It is the correct holster for my pistol, even says so right on the package Unfortunately this is going to be a big PITA to return, so I will try apply heat and/or boiling water.

I've had very good luck with Kydex before. This is the first one that turned out to be a dud.

 

[DirectDrive]

One trick for breaking in leather is to nose the pistol into one, two or three layers of plastic grocery bags. (the hard plastic ones at the checkout, not the soft clear ones from Produce)
Makes the pistol a little fatter everywhere.

Might work when doing the Kydex heat-treat.

 

[44s rock]

One trick for breaking in leather is to nose the pistol into one, two or three layers of plastic grocery bags. (the hard plastic ones at the checkout, not the soft clear ones from Produce)
Makes the pistol a little fatter everywhere.

Might work when doing the Kydex heat-treat.

Or, a heavy zip-lock bag!

 

[titsonritz]

Will it holster with your thumb pressed on the back of the slide?

 

[titsonritz]

Should I just return it to the store?

IMO, it is pretty rare to find a holster in a store worth owning.

 

[DB is Here]

IMO, it is pretty rare to find a holster in a store worth owning.

True statement. With how many guns variants out there, the only thing my LGS has are the 1 size fits all Uncle Mike stuff.
I use the word stuff loosely here...

 

[DirectDrive]

Or, a heavy zip-lock bag!

The grocery check-out bags are slick, tough and can be layered to adjust retention.
I've gone as thick as 5 bags.

I wish I thought of it, but Wes Dahl of Privateer Leather told me about.
Wes is a master holster maker.

 

[bbbass]

Walmart...

 

[Aero Denezol]

Will it holster with your thumb pressed on the back of the slide?

You know, I hadn't tried that, I will try it when I get home. The problem will then be pulling it out of the holster.

I really have had good luck with other similar holsters. I guess it was finally my turn to get a bad one.

 

[Kid@Heart]

Just do what I do.


Throw the holster into one of the boxes of holsters in the "Man Cave" and go buy a new one.

 

[DirectDrive]

Walmart...

Walmart bags are the best ones.
How did you know that ?

And chicks dig 'em.

 

[bbbass]

And chicks dig 'em.

All the chicks I know dig those cloth bags that I always forget in the rig. (Maybe on purpose.)