j-frame holster fix

don't shoot it's me · September 25, 2001, 02:19 PM

For all you guys (and gals) who use the uncle mikes IWB clip on holster, i found a way to make the gun a tad more secure since they do tend to slip out easily....put the gun in the holster, then pinch the material at the top along the back strap until you get the desired tightness...then simply remove the gun and stitch it up about an inch from the top (i had my shoe repair guy do it at no charge)....you can turn the holster upside down and it won't fall out but a good pull unleashes it....

**Mike Irwin** · September 25, 2001, 04:34 PM

Yep, I've made that modification to both nylon and leather holsters for a number of revolvers over the years.

don't shoot it's me · September 25, 2001, 06:08 PM

damn...i knew i should have patended it.....

VictorLouis · September 25, 2001, 08:25 PM

Do you mean to say you stitch up the portion over the TOP-strap? IOW, where the fixed rear sight notch rests?

don't shoot it's me · September 26, 2001, 05:18 PM

yes, you stitch it just above the rear sight back to the metal that covers the internal hammer..not too tight or the gun won't come out..just give it a slight fold inward and stich it there (cleaner looking than stiching it flat, less material showing)...works like a custom holster....

September 25, 2001, 02:19 PM	#1
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	j-frame holster fix For all you guys (and gals) who use the uncle mikes IWB clip on holster, i found a way to make the gun a tad more secure since they do tend to slip out easily....put the gun in the holster, then pinch the material at the top along the back strap until you get the desired tightness...then simply remove the gun and stitch it up about an inch from the top (i had my shoe repair guy do it at no charge)....you can turn the holster upside down and it won't fall out but a good pull unleashes it....

September 25, 2001, 04:34 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Yep, I've made that modification to both nylon and leather holsters for a number of revolvers over the years. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 25, 2001, 08:25 PM	#4
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	I'm not sure I'm clear on your description Do you mean to say you stitch up the portion over the TOP-strap? IOW, where the fixed rear sight notch rests?

September 25, 2001, 06:08 PM	#3
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	damn...i knew i should have patended it.....

September 26, 2001, 05:18 PM	#5
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	yes, you stitch it just above the rear sight back to the metal that covers the internal hammer..not too tight or the gun won't come out..just give it a slight fold inward and stich it there (cleaner looking than stiching it flat, less material showing)...works like a custom holster....