Leather pancake holster

Bullfrog · Nov 11, 2020

Zorros said:
.I would be ok with a DA/SA like the 229,220, 226, RAMI in IWB. They are just large.

A RAMI isn't 'large'... and isn't really in the same category as the other three you mentioned. A P229 is nearly identical in size to a CZ PCR or P01. A CZ 2075 RAMI is significantly smaller, and closer in size to your G43. Heavier though.

jimbobborg · Nov 11, 2020

River02 said:
Don't think this is really a hi-jack but another aspect of owning a leather holster--if wrong I apologize. I just received an Aker leather holster this week for my 1911. I was really surprised by the stiffness-- seems thin and stiff like Kydex. Don't recall my Galco SH being like this at all. Anyway-- any old pro/experienced tips, tricks for breaking in the leather? Viewed a couple of you-tube vids and some recommend wrapping firearm in wax paper and letting it sit for a few days. Any drawbacks to this-- 1911 is parkerized.

I used a couple of layers of Saran Wrap, since it's waterproof, on my Safariland leather holster/Ruger Blackhawk combo. Wax paper may leave some residue on you 1911.

cobra · Nov 11, 2020

I use neets foot oil to soften leather. May take a couple of applications but will make leather soft and pliable so it forms to your body.

For iwb I carry cross breed super tuck for my g 26. It allows you to adjust cant and height. Although I have never had too you can use heat gun to adjust kydex portion of holster to adjust retention.

Aside from that lc9 or LCR in pocket holster.

Only time I open carry is on property in W V and that’s a 1911 in black hawk retention holster or Ruger 44 mag in leather holster with retention strap.

Biggfoot44 · Nov 12, 2020

Are you in a hurry to break in your leather ?

The accelerated method involves saran wrap and moisture .

If you can spare the gun and holster for a week or two , just put the bareback gun into dry holster ( with any straps or devices engaged ) , and stick in a drawer . Check in a week , if still tight , put back in drawer for another week .

Blaster229 · Nov 12, 2020

Put a dress sock over the pistol, insert into the holster. It should stretch overnight usually.

THier · Nov 12, 2020

I took my leather pancake, soaked it, oiled pistol very well, put pistol in very thing plastic pag, put everything in my food saver bag, with dissicant, pulled vacuum, left overnight. Cut open FS bag removed, oiled pistol, I now have a formed fitted holster.

River02 · Nov 12, 2020

Gentlemen-- Thank you all for the various methods. Appreciate the input and ideas-- time to get after it.

River02 · Nov 18, 2020

Gents- Of the various methods suggested I decided to go with Blaster229's method first. Happy to report that it worked like a charm-- perfect fit at this point. Once again--thank you all

Blaster229 · Nov 18, 2020

River02 said:
Gents- Of the various methods suggested I decided to go with Blaster229's method first. Happy to report that it worked like a charm-- perfect fit at this point. Once again--thank you all

Glad it worked! Beautiful set up there.
Do not use any leather liquid anything on holster leather.

River02 · Nov 18, 2020

Rgr--Got it...Thnx!

outrider58 · Nov 18, 2020

River02 said:
Rgr--Got it...Thnx!

Nice looking Springfield there River02. :thumbsup:

Leather pancake holster

The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast

Member Benefits:

Bullfrog

Ultimate Member

jimbobborg

Oddball caliber fan

cobra

Ultimate Member

Biggfoot44

Ultimate Member

Blaster229

God loves you, I don't.

THier

R.I.P.

River02

One Ping Only...

River02

One Ping Only...

Attachments

Blaster229

God loves you, I don't.

River02

One Ping Only...

outrider58

Eats Bacon Raw

Users who are viewing this thread

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Latest threads

Forum statistics

Share this page